The Hornet Fuel Cell Superbike by Liam Ferguson
Geschreven op 24-3-2010 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Vervoer en OVLiam Ferguson has created this zero-emission superbike. Dubbed ‘The Hornet’ and winner of the VACC competition, the vehicle is powered by dual in wheel hydrogen fuel cell six phase Neodymium-Iron (Nd-Fe) electric motors which each have 74hp (55kw).
Theoretically this gives the design a top speed of 146mph (235km/h). The Hornet features two side-by-side small wheels to balance itself gyroscopically when parked. When the rider accelerates, the motorcycle tilts forward to lift its rear stabilizer wheels off the ground to run on the central wheel.
Working like a Segway the motorcycle integrates a series of computers that examines both the Hornet’s attitude and the rider’s inputs to correct the stance according to the weight and momentum of the vehicle. Weighing about 176 kilograms, the Hornet has an amazing turning circle of zero meters thanks to the dual wheel system. Source: Stay on the Black