The word pendulum is often used wrongly to designate a reclining vehicle. A pendular vehicle is able to tilt to position itself in equilibrium with the forces of gravity, centrifugal force and resistance of the wheels with the ground. The SWINCAR concept, the originality of patented pendulum technology
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There is no actuator or electronic management system in SWINCAR. Harnessing the natural laws of physics produces a safe, exciting driving experience, that is impossible to achieve with an active system.
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The SWINCAR concept was born of architect/inventor Pascal Rambaud’s equal passions for mountain exploration, mechanical sports, and applied physics. Today’s Swincar e-Spider is the result of years of development, protype construction, testing, and patent-filing.
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The SWINCAR e-Spider (single-seater) is the first model in the range. It is a particularly compact and capable option for solo adventures. The SWINCAR e-Spider tandem (two-seater) allows drivers and passengers to share the Swincar experience. The vehicle in this video is early prototype of the e-Spider.
The driver’s compartment or nacelle and the wheels are articulated on a longitudinal axis, which allows the nacelle to tilt on turns or a slope. Swincar e-Spider has a very light environmental footprint and the electric motors are silent with 4-hour range from the batteries. Therefore, it fully respects our beautiful environment with a very low impact on it. SWINCAR e-Spider L6e-A one-seater: 14 500 € EXW. SWINCAR e-Spider TANDEM L6e-A two-seater: 16 500€ EXW. More info at Swincar’s website here.
The SWINCAR e-Spider is controlled using hands only, making it very accessible, even to persons of reduced mobility. The e-Spider has a peak power output of more than 10kW (13.4bhp) and a substantial 258lb-ft of torque, with totally independent four-wheel drive via four individual wheel motors. There is a 4kWh battery built into the chassis, which typically provides around four hours of driving time. Its maximum speed is 30 km/h (18.6 mph).
