Having a light electric bike that can be folded(折叠) in to fit your backpack would be very practical, don’t you agree? Well, it seems Smacircle is the answer.
Inventors have created an electric bike called Smacircle which is not only as light as two newborn babies but folds up and fits in a backpack. The ebike can reach speeds of 20km/h and is controlled with a smartphone app.The ebike folds up into a backpack in less than ten seconds, by which time it’s no taller than 49cm. It weighs a little over 7kg and can be suitable for riders of different sizes. Powered by a 240W motor and built-in battery, this ebike allows you to ride up to 20km distance.
The first models have been made and tested, and its makers are seeking further investment with an aim to bring it to the mainstream market. Chinese designers believe it might change the way people commute (通勤) to work. They can avoid crowded public transport, simply go through heavy traffic, perfect to commute in the city when their destination is too far to walk yet too close to drive.
CEO Gavin Yang, from Shenzhen in China, said, Smacircle is a special creative design invented to fill in the gap in short commute personal transportation. Their team has spent countless hours on research and development, and are determined to bring the people the best possible solution for short commutes, he said.
As it has not yet hit the market, there is no price available. We have spent almost two years developing this Smacircle ebike and now we have made the concept a reality, said Mr Yang.
【小题1】What is the main idea for the passage?| A．It mainly introduces Smacircle. |
| B．It advertises for the ebike. |
| C．Gavin Yang looks for business partners. |
| D．Gavin Yang has changed how people travel. |
| A．The bike is 94cm tall after you fold it. |
| B．You can ride within 20km with a full battery. |
| C．The ebike has been made a reality in the market. |
| D．Everyone can commute to work on the ebike. |
| A．Beat. | B．Cross. | C．Reach. | D．Affect. |
| A．Indifferent. | B．Worrying. | C．Unsure. | D．Positive. |
