A French company has introduced an alternative to the e-bike that can reach speeds of up to 120 km/h. This is an option for anyone who finds bicycles too slow but still wants to do something for their health. Because without pedaling, you won’t get far even with Cixi’s electric trike.
E-bikes are considered a modern mode of transportation for quickly getting from one place to another without necessarily using a car. The French company Cixi has now introduced an electric trike that combines the advantages of a bicycle, trike, and microcar, designed as a hybrid mobility solution for everyday use. This is reported by the English-language magazine Techradar.
The Cixi Vigoz is an electric trike designed for 120 km/h
What kind of vehicle is this? The Cixi Vigoz is an electric trike from the French company Cixi. What makes this vehicle special is its drive, as it features the PERS system (Pedaling Energy Recovery System). The pedals in the vehicle act as a throttle: the harder you pedal, the more electrical assistance the motor provides. If no one pedals, the vehicle does not move.
The system essentially consists of a pedal set, as known from bicycles, which functions similar to a throttle body system in cars, capturing user input and signaling the electric motor to supply power to the wheels (via newsmartsafe.com).
- The battery is 22 kWh, with a range of nearly 160 km. Charging takes 6 hours at a household outlet.
- The vehicle is controlled via two side levers, allowing tilting and steering similar to a trike scooter.
- The vehicle is initially only available in a subscription model, focusing on a lifespan of 15 years and company-owned recycling at the end of life.
When can one buy the Vigoz? The manufacturer states on their own website that they have now successfully completed the performance prototype and have the design concept ready for production. However, there is still a lot of work to do before the first products are delivered.
Cixi has also not yet announced a price for the subscription.
Meanwhile, a Japanese dealer has abandoned its plan to fully focus on electric cars. Instead, they have a different goal in mind: CO₂ neutrality. To achieve this, they want to rely on a healthy mix of different technologies for vehicles, including combustion engines: One of the most reliable car brands has just admitted: electric cars are not the goal.
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