Innovative electric vehicles have been stirring up a lot of buzz in
recent times, but their mechanisms can sometimes be bulky. One company
has decided to take electric biking to a whole new level and incorporate
bluetooth connectivity into the innovative design. On
top of this incredibly functional feature, the Electric S bike looks
nothing like you would expect, and there are very few indications that
it is actually powered through an electric motor, according to TNW. The short video released by Amsterdam based company VanMoof shows off their product in a new light.
Naturally, you may be asking why bluetooth would be necessary to
integrate into a bike, but it actually provides an even greater level of
security to the somewhat expensive design. With a built in locking
feature and display monitoring, the battery powered bike can travel 75 miles on a single charge. Adjustable speeds, and all of its other features mean there isn’t much not to like about the incredibly stylish design.
One of the best abilities the user gains when having an internet
connected bike is no longer having to hassle with keys, or remembering
your bike lock’s combination. Now you can simply unlock the bike with a
tap of your screen.
If for some reason a thief does steal your bike, there’s a built in
GPS that allows users to recover the bike, with the help of the local
authorities of course.
Now here is the major downside to the Electrified S electric bike, it costs a whopping US$3500, likely leaving the product to only be bought by the very well off. Containing a 250W electric motor,
the bicycle can certainly hold its ground for all of your biking needs.
If you are someone who rides their bike to work each day, you may be
able to justify the several thousand dollar price tag.
So why don’t you head out and go get yourself a stylish electric bike?
Oh, yeah we forgot, it costs as much as some used cars . . . Well you
could always save up for one. As technological innovation meets
centuries old mechanisms, the future is looking pretty bright for the
recreation industry.
The days of trying to cram all of your stuff into your backpack with little to no organization are now over, and you can even charge your phone from this new innovative bag. The Lifepack is a solar powered anti-theft backpack that has an endless list of features for all of your daily needs. With the modern workforce shifting to a more mobile and flexible industry, the need for an ergonomic bag that can function as more than just a simple backpack has been growing rapidly. Now with the Lifepack, available here, you never have to hassle with taking your work with you again.
One of the key features of the backpack is the ability to charge your phone through the built in solar panel which also doubles as a portable bluetooth speaker. Along with this, there are 4 hidden compartments so you can store all of your personal goods while on the go.
There truly has yet to be a backpack that has all of the features incorporated into the Lifepack, which has over US$200,000 offunding on Kickstarter! For those of you that want to get on board, students can get the bag for US$125 and everyone else for US$149. If you actually take the time to purchase all of the components individually featured in the Lifepack, it would cost you over 400 dollars, so it is a great deal.
Getting caught in the rain while out and about can also be quite a hassle, butLifepack has you covered in this realm as well. Made from a durable water resistant material, you never have to worry about the contents of the bag getting wet.
With 28 days left to go on Kickstarter, the project has far exceeded its funding goal. Once funding reaches US$500K a new stealth black version of the bag will be released to celebrate. The mobile office has been reinvented with the Lifepack and traveling with your belongings will never be the same again.
