Lit Motors C-1 enclosed motorcycle

[randyd]

Originally Posted by eventhusiast

Response time of the gyros in emergency maneuvers is an issue. I read some info about previous attempts, they all point to speed up / reaction time of the gyro as issues. The concept failed before due to safety, hopefully with computerized small hi performance gyros, this team can finally get the concept problems worked out. I really like the idea of this vehicle.

I really like the idea too. Can you provide pointers to the previous attempts? I found this blog posting about the Gyro Hawk but nearly all of the links I found about gyroscopically stabilized motorcycles are broken.

This kid's bike is kind of cool. It makes me wish I was 5 again.

I assume that the gyros will induce lean based upon driver and sensor inputs, enough lean to handle all but the most severe emergency. There will always be a limit where active controls "run out of travel". It will be interesting to see how the C-1 handles the limits of their active stabilization.

[randyd]

Originally Posted by Jas11

I look forward to working closely with LIT as of today...

That's great news! I hope they let you add as much aero to the design as we all know you can.

[c0mp13x]

Originally Posted by Jas11

I look forward to working closely with LIT as of today... Wait till you see the Edison2 work that Eleven is doing.
Jason

Originally Posted by Jas11

It is ALWAYS about form following function, but never underestimating the importance of visual purity, combined with absolute function. Pure. The Edison2 story is being written (correctly) and you will all soon see the results. I have been working with Oliver and his team since early this year. Winners all...

Jason

In terms of positive news on this board over these last couple of years, can there be much better news than the 2 quotes above? I am really excited and hopeful! I like both the LIT and Edison vehicles...

As a long-time Aptera fan, Steve's innovation and then recognition of a visionary designer like JH, makes this news feel like one of 'our' guys done good!

Best of luck on these new projects Jason, I love your work and it's great to have you pop in here to keep us updated.

[randyd]

Hey Daniel Kim!

The folks at Thrustcycle have a working, full size prototype. Two, in fact. What's taking you so long?

Get to work! I want to see videos like these from Lit Motors by mid-January!

P.S. - They also claim that with their stabilization system, the prototype can safely have rear-wheel steering. (I can't wrap my head around why that's either true OR a good thing, but there you go.)

[Jas11]

@randyd,

Don't worry...
I had a visit with LIT this past Monday. Solid.

Jason

[randyd]

Jason,

Thanks for the reassuring words.

The next time you get invited to visit, can I tag along as your "assistant"?

[Rhodomel]

http://www.gizmag.com/lit-motors-c1-...orcycle/21002/

[randyd]

Thanks for posting the link.

If you search for "Lit Motors" and "Remy HVH" you will find a lot of very similar web postings. It sure looks like Lit issued a press release recently, but I don't see any new information on their web page...

[randyd]

For all you "Lit Heads" out there, I just found an old (but new to me) video on youtube. It was uploaded Feb 17, 2011, prior to the full-size mock up. It's 41 wordless seconds of images of the small model, including some where it is driving itself around the room.


Enjoy!

[randyd]

Lit Motors will be exhibiting at the Green California Summit this April 26'th and 27'th in Sacrament. The exhibitor floor plan shows them near Toyota and Mitsubishi in the "Green Auto Mall" corner of the hall.

I plan to go. Anyone else?

I wish I could drive up there in my Aptera 2e...