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Eventually, the time will come when mankind can fully replace archaic foot-powered bicycles with the electric variety. Boxx Corporations clearly wants the same thing, as their stylish take on charged two-wheel travel is getting ready to roll into production, along with making the necessary rounds on the trade show and exhibition circuits. For a cool $3995 and some change, you can buy one of the first models and even slap a coat of "hot rod" red paint on your new eco-friendly ride.
In fact, it might be more accurate to call the Boxx a miniature electric motorcycle instead of an electric bicycle. According to the specs, it tops out at a pretty speedy 35 miles per hour, which is just fast enough to get you a ticket in most city areas. Considering that the entire thing's only a meter tall, that's pretty good speed in relation to the Boxx's diminutive size. Speaking of which, it's apparently a lot sturdier than it looks despite being so small -- the Boxx's aluminum build can support even the bulkiest drivers, up to 300 pounds of weight. Then again, weighing 300 pounds might be a good excuse to get out the old "foot pedal" bicycle anyway.
As Red Ferret notes, the real attraction for the Boxx is most likely the fact that you can easily store it inside your office cubicle or home. That's a notable step up from mopeds, which have to sit outside and face the elements, although we can't imagine that hunching over an even smaller vehicle is any cooler. Surprisingly, it also packs in features that you'd expect from a larger motorized gadget, such as onboard storage, all-wheel drive, and even an auto-braking system.
Of course, that 80-mile running length is only applicable if you pony up the cash for the optional "Core 2" modular power system, which boosts the price above 4500 dollars. And if you're just feeling crazy about it, Boxx Corp can even throw in a one-hour charging unit and 3-year warranty for a little (well, a lot of) extra cash. If you want to get in on the Boxx early so you can ride to work in expensive-yet-eye-catching style, the developer's taking orders.
[Red Ferret via Technabob]
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