Skoda’s tapping deeper into the future of urban
mobility by unveiling the Klement Concept at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Presented alongside the Vision IV
SUV-coupe study, it displays a bicycle of the future that lacks the traditional
chain, crank set and exposed cables, and features a 5 PS rear-mounted motor.
Controlling the acceleration and braking is done by
tilting the pedals forwards and backwards. “Tilt-controlled acceleration and
deceleration can also be found in children’s hoverboards, which are very easy
and intuitive to master”, said the Chief of Modules and Platforms, Aykut
Gunderen.
The tilt-controlled technology isn’t the only
state-of-the-art feature, as the Klement uses ABS and regenerative braking. It
also gets smartphone inductive charging and geofencing, which uses the GPS
system for tracking. Moreover, the integrated LED lighting makes the rider more
visible at night.
Despite getting some new technology, the electric
bicycle hasn’t been deprived of its functionality. Thus, with the battery fully
charged, it has a range of 62 km and can reach a top speed of 45
km/h, which should be enough for most daily commutes.
