Another addition has been made to the list of new inventions that promote green environment. This time it is a uniquely designed electric vehicle developed by a group of students from the University of Adelaide. EDWARD, as it is known, is the abbreviated form of “Electric Diwheel With Active Rotation Damping”. It is a distinctive vehicle whose main component is a set of two wheels fitted together through an axle and rest of the paraphernalia. The apparatus includes a seat for the driver and driving mechanism. The driver sits between the wheels and handles the controls to maneuver EDWARD.
Due to the orientation of the two-wheels, the problem of balancing does not exist; however, the amusing posture of the driver as seen from the lateral view suggests he is driving from inside the wheels.
The students have taken extra care to provide rock-free ride by equipping EDWARD with dynamic lateral stability and slosh control to minimize the gerbling effect, which is the biggest challenge posed by the vehicle. The above mentioned control can be activated or de-activated in case of forceful braking or sudden acceleration. EDWARD can be promoted in the category of light vehicles to cover short distances.
Via: Ubergizmo
