Naturmobil
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The Naturmobil is a horse-powered vehicle for travel on paved roads.[1][2] The vehicle is controlled by a driver in a similar way to a motor-driven vehicle, with the horse inside the vehicle on a treadmill. It weighs 300 kg (660 lb), or probably around 700 kg (1,500 lb) with the horse. It cruises at about 20 km/h (12 mph), with a top speed of about 80 km/h (50 mph). The treadmill also charges batteries which will power the vehicle if the horse needs a break.[2][3]
The vehicle was invented by Abdolhadi Mirhejazi, an Iranian engineer, who says "the Naturemobil was developed with the safety and welfare of the animal in mind".[1] At least one veterinarian, Dr. Matt Pietrak, has concerns for the horse's wellbeing while powering the vehicle.[4]
Notes and references
External links
- Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.– official website
- Naturmobil: The One-Horsepower Vehicle with a Twist
- Animation
- Article in The Guardian
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