Ford Folding Bikes
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Ford Folding Bikes
Ford just announced two prototype folding bikes, one co-designed with Dahon. I'm not sure how practical they are...
Ford's prototype smartbike will adjust its speed based on your heart rate | The Verge
https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...-congress.html
The MoDe:Me e-bike – built with the help of bicycle manufacturer Dahon – is intended for urban commuters to keep moving in congested city traffic. It folds and stows easily, allowing commuters to park on the city outskirts, take the e-bike onto public transport and travel to the centre, then ride the e-bike to their destination
The MoDero e-bike – built by a Ford team – is intended for urban commercial use such as by couriers, electricians, and goods and delivery services. It is designed to stow safely into commercial vehicles such as Transit Connect, which can act as carrier and support vehicle, and be combined with more than one e-bike
Ford's prototype smartbike will adjust its speed based on your heart rate | The Verge
https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...-congress.html
The MoDe:Me e-bike – built with the help of bicycle manufacturer Dahon – is intended for urban commuters to keep moving in congested city traffic. It folds and stows easily, allowing commuters to park on the city outskirts, take the e-bike onto public transport and travel to the centre, then ride the e-bike to their destination
The MoDero e-bike – built by a Ford team – is intended for urban commercial use such as by couriers, electricians, and goods and delivery services. It is designed to stow safely into commercial vehicles such as Transit Connect, which can act as carrier and support vehicle, and be combined with more than one e-bike
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Here is a link to a video of the bike in action from the BBC.
BBC News - Ford's white van with built-in bike
BBC News - Ford's white van with built-in bike
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That's not going to fit in my trunk or in an airplane overhead compartment. But cool for the intent.