With a prototype exhibited at the Maker Faire Bay Area 2012, the 'C-1' by Lit Motors is a gyroscopically stabilized electric urban vehicle combining the efficiency and small size of a motorcycle with the safety and durability of a car. The craft is nicknamed 'The Rolling Smartphone' for its extensive connectivity to mobile devices, integrated to account for traffic, weather conditions, and construction sites when selecting driving routes. The 'C-1' uses electronically controlled gyroscopes to keep balanced at a stop, remaining upright even in the event of collision. Charging completely in four to six hours, the vehicle has a top speed of over 120mph (193km/hr), with battery packs that provide a range of 150 to 220 miles (241-354 km) per charge. Accessible via a swinging door on either side, the vehicle provides room for two in motorcycle-riding-like configuration, and/or small amounts of cargo. A production model is expected in lit showrooms in late 2014, with the target price of 12,000 to 16,000 USD.
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