Ford Patent Creates An Electric Unicycle

[LockH]

... From Your Car’s Wheel. Seen here:
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/62809/ford-patent-creates-an-electric-unicycle-from-your-cars-wheel

(wheel (which contains an electric hub-motor))

First [C]omment on that site: "Looks like ford released it's april fools day joke early this year."

 

[Punx0r]

So the feature requires a self-balancing unicycle with battery & charger and a self-jacking system for the car. That sounds like a $2000 optional extra in return for the hassle of unbolting and manhandling a filthy 40kg wheel assembly so you can ride a very heavy unicycle. Why not just include a set of ramps and spanners so the driver can remove the starter motor and use it to power a monocycle kept strapped to the car roof? Or just use a folding bicycle like everyone already does.

 

[LockH]

Hehe... It's maybe fun to see some "car" manufacturers trying to keep up with this new century.