Quantya Snow Bike Prototype
Quantya Snow Bike
Quantya USA posted pics of a snow bike they are working on. Details beyond the pictures are slim but it is basically a Quantya MX with a snowmobile inspired track where the rear wheel would be and a ski where the front wheel usually sits.
The bike is being developed and tested in by Quantya HQ in Switzerland. The rear track provides great flotation and traction in all snow conditions but saps a good amount of power. Over the next 6 months Quantya is experimenting with different battery and motor power combination’s to find the best mix of performance and battery life. I would also guess they might be researching how to keep the batteries warm or resistant to voltage drops as cold temperatures have a negative effect on a packs charge.
If all goes well we may see this model available to the public. If you can’t wait that long you can always find a motorcycle snow track kit and build one yourself. If you do please post up some pics!
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- Quantya Snow Bike
Source: Quantya USA
In: Quantya · Tagged with: electric snowmobile, Quantya, Quantya Switzerland, Quantya USA, snow bike, snow riding, snow track
on January 13, 2010 at 12:00 pm
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This looks like something from a James Bond movie. You’d definitely want a good State of Charge indicator on this puppy.
on January 14, 2010 at 12:39 pm
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looks like a cross between this:
http://evdrive.com/Galleryimages/SnowBike/images/P1000158.JPG
and this:
http://evdrive.com/Emoto_project/images/images/P1010102_000.JPG
Both of which my friend Bob Simpson built. Once he gets finished with his CRF, he’s going to throw the treads on and have a little fun!
on January 15, 2010 at 11:30 am
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[...] more juice than a traditional tire and batteries are not especially fond of the cold. According to our plugged-in source, Quantya is going to experiment with different set-ups over the next six months and hopefully have [...]
on January 13, 2012 at 2:37 pm
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This is the way nature conservation is working, quietly to not disturb deer and other animals and humans and endless power without stinking fumes of gas. This is what ecology for LIFE of as many as possible is all about, RESPECT of your environment combined with a lot of FUN. Why be always serious?