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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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[–] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I mean its interesting, but I would also suspect its far more effective to get an electric moped and some solar panels separately. Been a while since I looked but Horwin seem like they do some decently priced options, easily obtainable for under £3k and over 100km range. Generally 50 and 125 equivalent bikes

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Just looked up Horwin, you Europeans get all the cool stuff!

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    Yeah, I don't drive though as I cycle instead. Sadly our ebike laws are very restrictive to the point of barely being worth using. 250w pedal asist capped at 25kmh, I already cycle at around that speed so half the time it may well end up holding me back by being excess weight.

    Would love a few more lightweight vehicle classifications below a 50cc moped tbh.

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