Kick the Lynx into action as you cruise down the street
Gabriel A | Jul 3 2008

An engine that doesn’t just give you a kick, but lets you add your kicking to the horsepower. Its the perfect car for those who love riding bicycles. A bold new eco-concept, this car combines multiple sources of power to avoid the use of fuel, even adding the driver as a power source. The Lynx is a fresh idea in conservation, which is well thought out and refined, but might need a little more refinement to catch on.

The main problem with it is the role of the pedals, which not only accelerate the vehicle, but also need to be ridden backwards to brake the motion of the car. Not only does this seem tedious, but it also raises a safety concern; does a driver want to have to power the car physically? Isn’t that the point behind the invention of the engine? Also does one want to rely on an awkward motion to bring a speeding vehicle to rest? If these features are tweaked, the Lynx would make an excellent eco-car, especially with its dual-mode outlet plug and solar panel battery charging. The size of the vehicle is also a plus, because it small and also light enough to minimize the need for power. The looks of the ride aren’t bad either. It’s as smooth as a cat, including the Lynx it’s named after.

Via: hbk-bs

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deliberate Its definitely a very suitable piece of creation for those who are seeking the least amount of fuel that may be used in a vehicle. But its certainly not satisfactory to fast http://autopartswholesale.blogeasy.com/”>Auto Aficionado

deliberate Its definitely a very suitable piece of creation for those who are seeking the least amount of fuel that may be used in a vehicle. But its certainly not satisfactory to fast Auto Aficionado

I think there are a fair few people out there that would happily add their pedal power to a car. It saves them money, it keeps them fit, it assuages their guilt. I see a enough motor-assisted bicycles on my daily commute to convince me there’s a market.

Also, I reckon you’ve misunderstood the back-pedaling. I’d imagine it’s more like the classic continental mechanism, where the pedals don’t actually travel backwards, but backwards pressure is applied. Which is similar really to braking in a car.

That said, you’re probably right. How many concept microvehicles have made it into largescale production in the past 30 years?

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