Paddleboats may be a sustainable mode of transportation but it requires a lot of energy and physical fitness to paddle the boat during stretched expeditions. However, ‘1Liaison’ is a paddleboat with a difference that runs on an onboard battery, charged by the paddling only, when the user feels too exhausted to paddle the boat. The pedals are connected to a dynamo that juices up the battery. Therefore, the users have to paddle hard to ensure that the battery is fully recharged for their high-speed boating expedition.
Design Status:
The 1Liaison is a concept design that if it comes in production will change the mindset of people about paddleboats.
Usability:
The 1Liaison offers not only an eco-friendly ride but also a pedal-electric hybrid design that makes boating a fun. The sensor system of the paddleboat measures and guides about the speed of paddling required for charging the battery.
Via: Ecofriend
Designer:
Manuel Schneider.
