The Kaiteki – the future of bicycles?
FTV rides around on “THE-KAITEKI”, a futuristic bicycle designed by Mitsubishi:
The bike’s body is made from a strong lightweight plastic and it has an electric motor that can take over when the cyclist needs some help. The battery can be recharged via solar panels or a docking station.
The second vehicle shown in the clip is a special electric bicycle/wheelchair hybrid aimed at elderly consumers. It is being developed by Yamaha and Nikko City and has safety features such as a brake that automatically stops the bike if it is rolling down a hill.
The last vehicle shown in the clip is GM’s experimental Segway vehicle. The news anchor seems to doubt GM’s claims about the vehicle’s safety.
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