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If you are 10 degrees, you can run uphill!
A Walker that can run on public roads will be released on Friday, October 15, 2021.
Walkcar is a ride similar to a skateboard manufactured by a venture company "Cocoa Motors" in Shibuya -ku, Tokyo.There are four wheels on the steps, and by standing and moving the center of gravity, it is possible to accelerate, decelerate, and turn.The maximum speed is 15km/h.If you get off, it will stop automatically.Although it was commercialized in 2016, it was not possible to drive on public roads in Japan because of the road traffic law.
The 10km/h model will be released this time.On July 14th, the National Police Agency made a notification of a walker with a maximum speed of 10 km/h or less in the Road Traffic Law.Walkers were allowed to pass on the sidewalk on public roads as pedestrians.
The price of the 10km/h model is 217,800 yen including tax.Weight is 2.9kg.The size is equivalent to a 13 -inch notebook PC.You can drive 7km by charging for 60 minutes at a time.In addition, uphill can be driven up to 10 degrees of slope.
However, the use of frequent roads is prohibited in Article 76, Paragraph 4, Item 3 of the Road Traffic Act.
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