Lit Motors C-1
General features
The C-1 is self-balancing, using two gyroscopes to keep the vehicle upright when stopped. The C-1 has “landing gear” which are deployed when parked to keep the vehicle upright. The gyros are fully controlled by the vehicle, enabling a steer-by-wire system that allows the C-1 to lean itself into and out of turns, maintaining stability at all times. And yes, it has a reverse gear!
Lit Motors C-1 History
Lit Motors C-1 History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
The company announced plans for a first small production run
With the intention of selling the C-1 for $16,000. This initial price would vary depending on the state and federal tax incentives available at the time.
Showcasing an early-stage development prototype. On March 14, 2015, Kim was involved in a motorcycle accident on the Laguna Seca Raceway.
Lit temporarily ceased email newsletters and social media updates. In mid-September, Lit launched a reconfigured website, though with no new progress updates.
After recovering from his motorcycle accident; the company relocating to a design lab in Portland, OR; and the hiring of new personnel, including new VPs for Controls, Embedded Systems, and CMGs. Lit closed out the post by announcing a new funding goal of $9 million to develop a fully drivable proto…
History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.
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