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'Sunnyclist': New solar motor bike with minimal cost exhibited in Thessaloniki

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It charges its batteries with sunlight and can run for 240 kilometers at a stretch, having the capacity to carry three people and offers a unique ecological stroll at minimal cost.

The three-seater solar motor bike "Sunnyclist" was constructed by mechanical engineer Manolis Tsikandilakis in Heraklion, Crete. Thessaloniki residents will have the chance to admire its structure and design until next Sunday, at the 13th stand of the "Philoxenia" exhibition.

"The motor bike's construction was completed about two months ago and we already have the first 10 orders that will be ready in spring from hotels and car rental firms to tourist regions," said Tsikandilakis to the ANA-MPA, specifying that Sunnyclist is ideal for the Greek islands, where distances are short and road speeds are low.

Tsikandilakis said that all stages of assembly take place on Crete, whereas the main goal is for production to reach 100 motor bikes annually, making it a new, ecological and safer way to travel.

Sunnyclist is autonomous and doesn't need to be charged from mains electricity on most days. It is an economical solution, can service a big part of movements with a minimal cost and is suitable for urban areas. The solar motor bike also can be charged by plugging into the mains for two hours and can move either with its engine or with pedals.

The cost ranges from 8,000 to 11,000 euros, depending on the battery and the photovoltaic system selected.

Last Updated Friday, 22 November 2013
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