MULTI-MODAL VEHICLES CAPABLE OF LEGALLY TRAVELING IN DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATION CATEGORIES

摘要

Vehicles that can function within more than one legal classification category are disclosed. The vehicles can be cycles capable of legally traveling on sidewalks and/or within bike lanes in certain modes and also capable of legally traveling as motor vehicles in different modes. Kits that allow the retro-fitting of existing vehicles into the described multi-modal vehicles are also described.

主权项

1. A vehicle comprising a battery, a motor, a motor controller, and a mode change mechanism wherein the vehicle legally operates in at least two legal classification categories and wherein one legal classification category allows operation on a sidewalk and/or in a bike lane and the second legal classification category allows operation in a motor vehicle classification category.