As I walked out of the Las Vegas Convention Center tonight, the evening before the +International CES show starts, I was "Sway"ed to check out this new angle on transportation. It is called the Sway Motorsports "Sway Lithium", a prototype vehicle currently in a BETA testing production. With a front end that looks like a Piaggio MP3 and a riding stance like none other, this 3 wheeled electric motorcycle is actually steered primarily with your feet. This gives you better turning radius and traction, as well as a safer position while cornering.
They are testing the market for 2 different base models, one Lithium (seen above) and the other a cheaper slower and range reduced version that will run on Lead Acid batteries. Here are the specs of the two proposed models:
Sway Lithium - $7999
Powered by a high quality LiFePo4 battery pack for superior performance and longevity.
96v LiFePo4 Battery
8kw PMAC Hub Motor
Onboard Charging
300w Controller
3 Disc Brakes
LED Lighting
Optional Locking Helmet Trunk
Range: 40 Miles
Speed: 60mph
Recharge: 3.5 Hours
Length: 60"
Height: 45"
Width: 35"
Weight: 220lbs
Sway Basic - $4999
A less expensive Lead Acid battery version of Sway.
96v 20ah SLA Battery
8kw PMAC Hub Motor
Onboard Charging
300w Controller
3 Disc Brakes
LED Lighting
Optional Locking Helmet Trunk
Range: 20 Miles
Speed: 35mph
Recharge: 3.5 Hours
Length: 60"
Height: 45"
Width: 35"
Weight: 280lbs
Joe Wilcox, founder of Sway Motorsports, said they are taking reservations for preorders on his site http://www.swaymotorsports.com/. The pre-order reservation costs $100 but is refundable.
Sway is not here at CES but Joe is out there riding around showing people his crazy cool electric 3 wheeled street surfer.
....CES starts tomorrow morning.... so I am gonna go out and shoot some nighttime shots on the strip. What did you think? that I was gonna sleep or something? :)
The DJI press conference is tomorrow, should be one of the highlights for sure!
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