Crafting a folding moped & an EV motorcycle that can't fall (thanks to gyroscopic stability)

[psuggmog]

I had a 1961 series II diesel landrover which I owned from the mid 1970s to the late 1980s it got 28 mpg from the factory.

[savemyplaylist]

I have to iterate to the next video++

[charmek1]

Looks like a twike electrical swissmade car

[BrucePBigelow]

C-1 looks awesome.

[TemporarySushi]

is that little scooter in the beginning motorized? also, that was a ukulele, haha

[krirks]

I think lots of people would be worried about what do they do when battery died, are they gonna fall off, etc.

He should start this with typical ICE engine just for introduce it, show people that balancing device works and then next move is transferring to electric.

[AverageNowBigLater]

im interested on how he thinks a mattress can fit in that hole... haha awesome idea though.

[aznpwnsalot]

I think i've found my first car.

[AndreiMikhailovich]

as you evaluate the parameters of box?

[AndreiMikhailovich]

finger can be pressed?

[cloudld]

It can't fall? Challenge accepted!

[alexglenny]

Combine this with more effiecient solar panels in that area it would be a monster of a green motor cycle

[artilistic]

this kid has not done anything that has not been done before

[chriswanderer90]

where could you get his folding scooter?

[donice88]

I luv this guy, soooo inspiring, I wish him all the best!!!

[Moonsabie]

the guy is great wish him the best geting good backing

[wachalookingfour]

Thank you so much for posting this kind of videos. I am currently working on a juice that wont be using any kind of preservatives yet it will last and be healthier, am still testing. By watching this kind of videos it actually motivates me to keep on working and keep on testing. Thank you so much.... and hopefully one day you will make a video about my juice.

[rriverstone1]

rural, very low income here. Had Schwinn Stingray Chopper electric bike. Burned up in a fire. Stranded without it; nearest groceries 10mi, round trip, walking; disabled, partially paralized; ppl throw things @ me, scream @ me as I push baby stroller w/groceries. Can't replace; don't make them any more; ones out there outrageously priced. Electric truck good idea. I just pulled bike trailer behind. Could haul bale of hay or 50lb sack of feed.

[heomak]

Must say the design of the bike is awesome especially considering that most places in the West tend to have climates that are not conducive to riding a regular open bike which is more common in tropical countries such as southeast asia and even where i'm from (India) ..I currently dont' ride a bike or use a car in the city i live in but whenever i return to my hometown(which has a temperate climate year round), i love riding my bike. The fresh air & the fun of riding a bike is priceless!

[sweetsweepbeat]

This is the kind of person I would like to meet. Total innovator with what is already existing :) Inspiring to say the least !

[MachOverspeedsPlace]

Cargo bike....I want one NOW. I can totally see a couple biz opportunities this vehicle makes possible where I live. Screw the folding feature and electric motor. Give it a 250cc gas engine and 6 speed trans. Yes!

Gyro-stabilized-motorcycle...I­f the system prevents leaning, then how does it lean to turn? And if all that requires digital electronic control, what happens when it fails (because it will) ? Lifetime rider, just asking...

The guy busts his ass. Innovative too. Very cool.

[pfrancisquini]

@MachOverspeedsPlace I think the giros prevent it from falling over on its side, not from leaning.

[pfrancisquini]

Respond to this video... Bring the price down to at least $5,000.00.

[socalcraigster]

First, I think this is really cool. But considering that about 30% of the US population overweight, many people won't fit/be comfortable. And compared to old iron (1969 Ford Ranger), these have no soul (just like newer cars). I believe in creativity but don't like the thought that we all must conform to some form of "efficient" politically correct transportation. Many people suffer from an affliction - they love to buy things they do not need with money they don't have. THAT IS THE REAL WASTE.

[irvykinneas]

nice bike(?) but the sad thing is that there are gazillions of nice prototypes out there and we never see them becoming actual products :/

[JEEPnF100]

That bio diesel rover is BADASS. Bravo! 

[Dustrick]

I would buy one of those cars, I feel it is perfect for how I live right now.

[Joepopa12]

Im not sure about that scooter, if u rolled over or went into a slide, it could close on a limb easily.

[MrSchpankme]

I also tow a trailer.

[plazmixplazmix]

More doors = more weight.

[iwasborntobefly]

i like the folding motorcycle idea; i ride a folding bike every day. i think it's a great concept but i'm just wondering what else or how you transport more practical things like grocery store bags in this. it's not every day i would need to transport a flat screen tv or mattress. but a bunch of bags - i would need to move around things like this. i guess i don't understand the technology. but it looks cool.

[zellerz1216]

his last few words were very inspirational for me, i myself am trying to do something like him... good to know its okay to make mistakes:)

[tmacc]

nice video iwant one

[AReptileMan]

Price and time frame for this?

[kirstendirksen]

@AReptileMan The price should be around $16,000 and they're hoping to release it in 2013. It's fully electric with a range of about 150 miles... and should accelerate from 0-to-60 in 6-8 seconds.

[BoringPeopleEnt]

@kirstendirksen Pretty affordable for a niche market

[TheChuckster939]

@kirstendirksen The range is significantly more than even Zero claims. Where are all of the batteries going? The demonstration doesn't look very stable, even without the added weight of the vehicle, batteries and passenger. Why no demonstration of the vehicle being driven or in motion?

[MickScarborough]

@kirstendirksen too much

[jaquefroid]

@kirstendirksen $16000?!?!? this is for the developing world?

[kirstendirksen]

@jaquefroid That would be the (estimated) price for the U.S. I believe that only the scooters were meant for the developing world. I think this one is for the U.S. market.

[masakomasako]

Danny Kim is AMAZING!!! If (or more like WHEN) his prototype goes to market, he will REVOLUTIONIZE transportation.

I want that covered motorcycle w/ the gyroscope!! (The folding motorcycle is equally amazing.) It addresses parking issues, as well as making it easy to carry light cargo (and it could probably be fitted w/ a roof rack as an option).

Danny has a great eye and his design solutions are just as pleasing to the eye as they are functional. EXCELLENT story! :D

[bobisbob59]

re you going to make complete plans availavble?

[BooGooNFlowoo4Evoo]

The folding nature could be easy to secure too, in a designated area for motorcycle parking... a heavy metal bar through the center, where it folds.

[milowerx2010]

Wow. Forward thinking at it's best. Both of those vehicles are brilliant.

[WorldStove]

love the folding cargo scoot!

[Phuild]

was on board until I found out it tracked and showed everything you did.

[LovelyHerbanRenewal]

@Phuild I bet you could turn that function off. I will admit that is too big brother-ish for me

[Phuild]

@LovelyHerbanRenewal Yeah but whether you broadcast it to everyone you know the camera is still there, the gps is still there, all the components are still in there. Realistically, something as simple as a trojan virus uploaded to your car means somebody knows everywhere you go and everything you do in front/behind your car (cameras). Add in something like a car/cellphone interface and for all you know, next time your car/phone sync, all your emails and texts are visible to someone.

[Zxuma]

Refreshing in the midst of somuch negativity...people can create rather than bomb brown people...

[ViralnWild]

Man! what a creative and innovative guy. Love this channel.

[thomasmccarty09]

neat :)

[woulfe42]

Well that's all good and well, but where are you going to put the groceries or your kids for that matter? O well that probably doesn't matter cause it's cool looking right. hhmm

[heomak]

@woulfe42 it's revolutionary in that no longer do you need to take your whole family(or worse drive alone by yourself in car) to buy grocery or run daily errands. you can save the environment(taking less space and not wasting gas) by using the bike...i would love to get my hands on one. that's for sure. think about it like this..do you really need to drive in a car to buy your grocery or drop into the post office ..of course, it's not for long distance travel & for taking along your whole family

[mrhulot101]

I like his rooftop conference idea,

I worked at a company close to an airport for 17 years, I often recommeneded we place a conference or meeting room out in the open on our roof. With no chairs we would have much shorter meetings and with airplanes coming overhead intermitently, it would shut up the bloviators for a few seconds and give others a chance to speak up and join the conversation.

[ckpeltomaa]

Thanks for uploading this video. Please keep us posted.

[WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWVWW]

wow he's really cool

[travelvloggity]

This is amazing!

[hunhun23]

Good for pizza delivery as well!

[Jdeezy4]

Anyone else think of the velomobile from a few months back.

[LovelyHerbanRenewal]

@Jdeezy4 i did!!!!



[Malegnius]

Danse Macabre :p

[kirstendirksen]

@Malegnius Good ear. I used a version I found online. It's from a composer, Kevin MacLeod, who- according to his website- "over the past 6 years, I've created about 2,000 pieces of music". I put his website in the text above if you're interested.

[Malegnius]

@kirstendirksen, thanks Kirsten ;)

[Carlyn3676]

This is a great idea! I'd love to have one myself.

[shtfgear]

great ideas they have at lit. hopefully they will be priced to changed the world rather than priced to make the investors rich.

[craniumdesigns]

Amazing! I want that car! It's a lot like the carver!

[TheVJProduction]

wow this guys is like the person that i want to be, minus the glasses :D

[kamalalovely]

Wow. People would love these cargo scooters in Bali and Thailand! Here too, but I mean, they are already largely scooter societies and they always seem to be transporting lots of stuff on them.