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Human-powered electric-assist racing concept

This concept is designed by Mexican designer Ivan Vela, it was drawn inspiration from feathers to create a feather-light human-powered electric-assist racing vehicle for the TOUR competition. So it seeks to spread sustainable culture through electrical-assisted pedal mechanism.

The vehicle carries accumulators to store kinetic energy generated while pedaling to make it through the race. The vehicle features a big sprocket measuring 40cm in diameter, enabling the vehicle to run at speeds in excess of 70kph. The single-seater vehicle comfortably seats the driver inside a cockpit. Moreover, the carving-type steering betters the riding experience.