CARS CAUSE PROBLEMS – They are expensive to maintain, with their diesel and petrol engines, and contribute to harmful emissions, greenhouse gases, and the depletion of valuable resources.
BICYCLES ARE A MUCH BETTER SOLUTION – For both you and the environment. However, the reality is that few people use them for personal transport. The challenge lies in encouraging more people to choose bicycles over cars.Traditional bicycles have been around for over a century, but they lack weather protection, high-speed capability, and crash protection. Electric-assisted bicycles, or pedelecs, make it easier to ride uphill or against strong headwinds, but they still don't solve the issues of weather protection or crash safety. Streamlined velomobiles—bikes with an enclosed, aerodynamic body—are faster, provide some weather and crash protection, but fall short of offering the comfort and convenience of a modern car.Enter the Frikar, a new electric-assisted bike built with sustainability in mind, featuring:
- Easy entry and exit for occupants
- Significantly reduced air drag compared to a racing bike
- Exceptional comfort regardless of road conditions
- Complete weather protection, including a roof and windscreen
- Top-notch cornering stability
- A compact design that requires minimal parking space
- Space to carry a child in the cabin
- Human-powered propulsion with no gears or chains
- Subtle electric assist, keeping the bike classified as a cycle within EU regulations
- Enhanced safety compared to traditional bikes and velomobiles
- Easy mass production with shipping similar to "IKEA-style" flat packs, requiring only minimal assembly by the end-user
- Individually, each of these features might not seem groundbreaking, but combined, they create a truly unique and revolutionary vehicle.