Naturmobil: The One-Horsepower Vehicle with a Twist
by Michael Graham Richard, Ottawa, Canada
on 05. 6.08

Okay, we agree that the horsepower arms race is ridiculous, but going back to one horsepower in this way is going a bit far in the other direction!
More photos below.

"Abdolhadi Mirhejazi during a test ride."


"Naturmobil can reach speeds of up to 80km/h – although its cruising speed is a more sedate 20km/h."
It reminds us of this horse-powered bus.


That poor horse looks like it wishes it could walk on firm ground.

"Naturmobil was designed and built to achieve the maximum level of attention from its audiences." Ads will be displayed on the sides of the vehicle, of course...
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