Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The EMBRIO Advanced Idea is a one-wheeled leisurely and commuting car for the year 2025, designed by the Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products. Although the riding position is same to that of a motorbike, the vehicle uses alerts and gyroscopes to balance up to two travelers on a huge single wheel whilst driving. Specifications and images of this unusual motorbike are revealed below:


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NAME: EMBRIO Advanced Concept
DEVELOPED BY:Bombardier Recreational Products
STATUS: Concept
YEAR: 2003
DRIVE SYSTEM: Fuel cell electric
FUEL: Hydrogen
LENGTH: 1,240 mm (48.8 in)
WIDTH: 700 mm (27.5 in)
HEIGHT: 1,200 mm (47.5 in)
WEIGHT: 164 kg (360 lbs)
SEATING CAPACITY: 2


Although the vehicle will as well remain constant when motionless, with two small front side tires implemented at speed below 20 kilometer hourly. To progress, the rider activeates triggers a lead to on the eventually left handlebar. At a speed of 20 kilometer hourly the top side tires or “landing gear” retracts so the rider is controlling on the large single wheel. To turn the rider leans to the left or right. The braking system is activated by a trigger on the right handlebar. Petrol cells running on hydrogen provide electrical power for the electric motor which pushes the single wheel.