[ExI] Toyota i-Road - full-enclosed, tilting, electric three-wheeler

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Looks like Toyota are going to produce Spike's futuristic electric
city transport.


<http://www.gizmag.com/toyota-i-road-full-enclosed-tilting-electric-three-wheeler/26498/>
Quote:
The i-ROAD incorporates what Toyota is calling Toyota ‘Active Lean’
technology, which "automatically balances the vehicle when cornering
or travelling over stepped surfaces" according to the press statement.

The 850mm width of the i-ROAD is no greater than a conventional
two-wheeler, making i-ROAD as easy to manoeuvre as a scooter or
motorcycle through urban traffic, meaning that Toyota, the world's
largest automotive manufacturer, looks set to create a competitor to
the motorcycle, but with greater comfort, stability and safety.

The i-ROAD's electric powertrain is only good for a range of 30 miles,
but can be recharged from a conventional power supply in just three
hours

Seating two in tandem and under cover, i-ROAD is an electric vehicle
with a range of up to 30 miles (50km) on a single charge. Using
‘Active Lean’ technology, it is safe, intuitive and enjoyable to
drive, with no need for driver or passenger to wear a helmet.
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