Naturmobil

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The Naturmobil is a horse-powered vehicle for travel on paved roads.[1][2] The vehicle is controlled by a driver in a similar way to a motor-driven vehicle, with the horse inside the vehicle on a treadmill. It weighs 300 kg (660 lb), or probably around 700 kg (1,500 lb) with the horse. It cruises at about 20 km/h (12 mph), with a top speed of about 80 km/h (50 mph). The treadmill also charges batteries which will power the vehicle if the horse needs a break.[3][2]

The vehicle was invented by Abdolhadi Mirhejazi, an Iranian engineer, who says "the Naturemobil was developed with the safety and welfare of the animal in mind"[1]. At least one veterinarian, Dr. Matt Pietrak, has concerns for the horse's wellbeing while powering the vehicle.[4]

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ a b Naturmobil: Car runs on [real] "horse power"! (web). New article. autoworld.wordpress.com (May 8, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  2. ^ a b Dharmarajan, Subramani (May 01, 2008, 08:54). Naturmobil: Cart runs on ‘horse power’ (web). News article. Xpress News. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  3. ^ Safford, Matt (May 7, 2008). Naturmobil Horse Car Takes Horse Power to New Low (web). gearlog.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  4. ^ McLennan, Paul. Vet bridles at truck (web). News Article. 7days. Retrieved on 2008-0508.

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