At the 2010 LA Design Challenge Maybach has presented the DRS Concept, a futuristic electric version of the traditional human powered rickshaw. The two-wheeler vehicle has large wheels with self-balancing system and an organic structure.
The Maybach DRS "Den-Riki-Sha" (electric powered rickshaw) is inspired by thetraditional values of the classic "Jin-Riki-Sha" (human powered rickshaw), which originated in 1870 in Tokyo.
The concept was developed by Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Center in Japan and presented at the Design Challenge at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.
In the designers' vision the car is produced from a coded DNA-cocoon, in a complex organic metamorphosis, hence the name NMV (Naturally Manufactured Vehicle).
The Maybach DRS is powered by a self balancing electric drive unit and controlled by an onboard computer that is plugged into the city's transport infrastructure.
To extend its range, this human-electric hybrid allows pedaling power to be supplemented by the driver.
Design team:
* Holger Hutzenlaub
* Hiroshi Yajimar
* Hideki Takahashi
* Yong Won Lee
* Toru Nakano
* Teck-Koun Kim
* Masahide Yamada
* Daniel Schlapp
(Source: LA Auto Show)
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