The C1 is an electric scooter-car from a startup company Litmotors from San Fransisco, U.S. In 2023 it announced that the C1 is production ready and that it is accepting orders. The company plans to have sold 100,000 units by 2031. The Lit Motors AEV (Autonomous-balancing Electric Vehicle) combines the best of two and four-wheeled travel without sacrificing comfort, safety, speed, performance, or cost.
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The scooter-car contains an innovative dual gyroscope based self-balancing system with 800 Nm torque. The self balancing system is capable to keep the motorcycle stable during a crash. The comfort & safety of a car; the romance & efficiency of a motorcycle.
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Lit’s AEV platform is 1/4 the weight, 1/6 the battery pack, 1/10 the parts count, and 80% more efficient over the lifecycle of a mid-sized EV. The C1 has two 20,000 watt electric motors in both wheels (two-wheel drive, 2WD) for a total power of 40,000 watt. Lit also outfits the AEV with a 13-kWh battery that yields 150-220 miles on a single charge.
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Litmotors patented tech empowers drivers with steering-wheel control to lean around turns up to a 45° angle, reduce commute time up to 30%, and save more than 4/5 the operational cost of an EV. The gyro-technology allows for the AEV to maintain stability where motorcycles fail by transferring roll moments to the gyros, not the occupants.
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With seatbelts, airbags, and steel/aluminum chassis, the CMG system offers a fourth level of protection unmatched by other vehicles. The scooter has a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) or regenerative braking in which energy from braking is returned to the battery.
The C1 provides comfortable space for two passengers and room for luggage. The scooter-car can be preordered online and is shipped worldwide. “Based on our estimates, the projected MSRP is $32,000 but is subject to change.”
