client
project
Solar Assisted Bike
summary
Sun-E was a crowdfunding project for the French company Rool’in, focusing on the creation of a solar-assisted bike. The key feature was its construction using an aluminium profile frame.
responsibilities
- Project manager
- Industrial designer
Team
the brief.
- electric solar-assisted bike
- aluminium profile frame
- 28″ inch wheels
- 28-34 solar cells of 125x126mm battery hidden
the user target.
- Age: +25
- Sex: H 80% – F 20%
- Main or secondary houses, residences with high-end buildings, buildings downtown with parking at night
- Interests: high-tech, green / bio trend, arts, architecture & design
the tools.
SolidWorks
Keyshot
Adobe Photoshop
the first concepts.
About the bike.
The frame is crafted from ArcelorMittal aluminum industrial tubes, featuring circular and rectangular profiles. The main aluminum profile serves as the housing for the battery, which is covered by an injected molded plastic casing containing solar panel cells.
Utilising the space within the profiles, we efficiently contain the electronics, eliminating unnecessary components and prioritising the essential elements. The objective is to streamline the design and focus on core functionalities.
3D modelling
for production.
Prototype.
The prototype was made in France, by Rool’In.
