By Paul Ridden – published June 12, 2024 on New Atlas
Excerpt :
“The Karbikes e‑vehicle merges aspects of a micro‑car and ebike… The Karbikes vehicle has been in development for just over 2 years by a Strasbourg‑based startup founded by Lucas Vançon and Gaëlle Richard… There’s a 250‑W pedal‑assist motor and Valeo automatic gearbox combination for pedal‑assist speeds up to 25 km/h… a 1.24‑kWh battery pack… zip‑up fabric doors… aluminum roof and polycarbonate windshield to ensure rider and passenger(s) stay dry during unfavorable weather… bench seating to the rear accommodating one adult or two children… a rear storage compartment for up to 400 litres… hydraulic disc brakes, shock absorbers, turn signals, alarm, horn…”