The one means of locomotion Ive always wanted was to ride a solar panel shaped like a horse saddle.
TheLightfootscooter includes a massive solar panel you drape your legs across.
Will it provide extra range?
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Will it be the oddest-looking scooter strolling through any frontier town or down a city street?
According to the company, the scooter can then charge the 48-volt, 1.1kWh battery while its parked.
Each hour in direct sunlight converts to 3 more miles of drive.
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That may equal out to 20 miles in summer or 10 miles in winter, weather-dependent.
Otherlab claims this will equal about 18 miles of additional range per day.
If you require a faster recharge, opt for the 600W onboard charger instead.
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Lightfoot also includes 2WD regenerative braking to add extra juice on the go.
Despite its name, the Lightfoot will weigh heavy on your wallet.
It costs nearly $5,000.
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Beyond that, theres a one-year and 2-year warranty for the most important parts.
Otherlab said it expects to ship Lightfoot in January next year.
Other far cheaper cargo e-scooters, such asRazors $1,100 EcoSmart Cargo,are available.
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Recent noncargo scooters like the recent Segway ZT3 claim they can get nearly 44 miles in eco mode.
Thats not to say its a bad idea, either.
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