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E4U (vehicle)

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Hyundai E4U
TypeElectric vehicle
WheelsThree
InventorHyundai's Advanced Design Department
Introduced2013 Seoul Motor Show
Design time4 Mos.
Hyundai E4U
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Production4 Mos.
Body and chassis
ClassElectric vehicle
LayoutThree wheels

The E4U is a single-person road vehicle, produced by Hyundai.[1]

Operation

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It travels on a rotating front sphere and two rear training-wheel-type supports. Propulsion is controlled by foot pedals, which cause the spherical front to tilt. It comes with headgear that serves as the roof.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Rundle, Michael (2 April 2013). "Hyundai E4U: Egg-Shaped Futuristic Vehicle Rolls Without Wheels - Kinda (PICTURES)". Huffington Post UK. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  2. ^ Tim Hornyak (April 3, 2013). "Hyundai's E4U vehicle is an egg on training wheels". cnet.