Audi Wörthersee Electric Bicycle Interacts With Your Smartphone

Audi, the German Automaker is showcasing their new sports electric bike concept, Audi Wörthersee. Well, it is not just another e-bike. It combines the eco-friendly design with lightweight construction (21 kg (46.30 lb) in weight) and networking ability. With use of bionic principles and the 26-inch wheels made from CFRP, the Audi designers have made a bike that looks futuristic.



The Audi e-bike Wörthersee runs on five different modes - In the 'Pure' mode the rider only propels the bike by means of the pedals. In the 'Pedelec' mode the rider is assisted by the electric motor. In the 'eGrip' program the Audi e-bike Wörthersee can be ridden with the electric motor providing all the necessary power. While, in the 'Wheelie' mode the power flow is electronically controlled in order to assist the rider when the front wheel is in the air. If the rider wants to use the pedals and maintain a constant power input, the 'Training' mode can be chosen.

The rider's smartphone can communicate by WLAN with the bike's computer. The antenna is integrated into the front brake line. To ride the bike, the immobilizer is deactivated at the smartphone; the bike is then ready for use.

Prior to making an official announcement, Audi Design has released this teaser video of their new urban E-bike. To show what it can do, they gave it to French freestyle trials rider Julien Dupont who takes advantage of the electric drive with a few tricks. Dupont responds, "This bike has so much power! My wheelies never looked better." Watch it:

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