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The Lightfoot "Smile Machine" Solar Scooter (www.lightfoot.solar)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net
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I came across this on former Mythbusters Adam Savage's Youtube channel. 20 MPH top speed, 35+ mile range, can get another 18 miles per day on solar charging alone. As Adam describes "It looks like a kid's drawing of a future vehicle, but not the way that you think".

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[–] 7 points 1 month ago (5 children)

I mean, aside from the fact that you can buy a small second-hand car for the asking price, why not 🤷

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (1 child)

    As someone tangentially involved in similar projects, it is almost impossible to sell something legal to run on roads for less than that. There is a missing legal category for self-built low cost low power vehicles.

    I can make a 500 euros electric scooter from a second hand bike. It will be safe, but it won't be legal.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    Really need categories for higher powered ebikes tbh. Just stick it on a CBT or what ever your equivalent license is to ride a 50/125cc bike.

    People are often building and using them anyway and they are the ones most likely to abuse them and ride dangerously. People who would get one registered or what ever the process you want is are far more likely to be fairly responsible with them.

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