Podbike: The Future of Sustainable Urban Mobility

Have you ever dreamed of driving a vehicle that combines the convenience of a car, the freedom of a bike, and the benefits of eco-friendly, sustainable design?

In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, host Ian Peterman chats with Per Hassel Sørensen, founder of Podbike, about their innovative e-assisted four-wheel vehicle that’s redefining urban commuting.

Per shares how his passion for cycling led to the creation of Podbike and dives into the challenges of designing a safe, efficient, and sustainable vehicle. You’ll learn about its unique features like the pedal-by-wire system, four-wheel suspension, and eco-friendly materials, as well as the journey from hand assembly in Norway to large-scale production in Czechia.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

00:00 – Guest Introduction
01:01 – Per’s Early Passion for Cycling
06:36 – The Birth of Podbike and Prototyping
19:06 – Tackling Design Challenges
31:40 – Advancements in Comfort and Suspension
37:02 – Optimizing Motor and Wheel Design
48:16 – Testing for Compliance and Safety
54:42 – Expanding Markets and Production

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗦ø𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗦

Per Hassel Sørensen is the Product Developer, Founder, and R&D Manager at Podbike AS. He specializes in mechanical design, digital and analog electronics, including high-current and high-voltage systems, advanced Li-ion battery management systems, as well as other electric, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
Per has been granted over ten patents for inventions spanning electronics, hydraulics, and mechanical engineering.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗦ø𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗦

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