The Pedalist is a nifty electric pedal car-trike hybrid vehicle, developed by San Diego-based Virtue Cycle Solutions, that could hit the streets some time next year.
The Pedalist is remarkably only 86 cm wide, which means it's skinny enough to get through most doorways. The vehicle's motor will be supplied by Virtue depending on buyers' individual requirements. For example, some buyers may be looking for top range while others may want to focus on plenty of torque for climbing hills.
The developers of the Pedalist are considering running a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for production of the vehicle. The aim is to begin production at some point in 2015. The vehicle is likely to be priced somewhere between $3,500 and $3,900 not including the battery and motor.
Compact Electric Trikes
The Virtue Pedalist is a Hybrid Between a Cargo Trike and a Pedal Car
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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