Ruitong Huang
My name is Ruitong Huang, and I believe that great design is the fusion of engineering and art. My goal is to explore innovative design approaches to integrate sustainable design. When I'm not designing, I love outdoor sport and I compete in mountain biking and snowboarding.
Email: Ruitong000@gmail.com
SOLARIDE
SOLARRIDE is a next-generation shared bike, with the solar panel equipped, making it a more accessible and sustainable mode of transportation.
Designed by Ruitong Huang
The world is becoming increasingly crowded, by 2050, the amount of urban traffic will triple, leading to severe congestion and environmental issues. One key solution is to reduce the number of private cars(or cars on road?), and shared E-bikes offer an effective alternative for short-distance travel. However, current shared E-bikes face practical shortages due to cable dependency : carbon emissions due to the charging operation, expensive price, have limited operating areas and daily trips. Furthermore, disposing of those e-bikes after their useful life is also an environmental threat.
CONTEXT
HOW DOES IT WORK?
SOLARIDE is a next-generation shared bike featuring a 300w PV panel and a 1.1 kWh battery. It can charge entirely in a day's sunlight, providing up to 80 kilometers of range in assist mode. With its self-sustaining energy concept, it requires less manual charging and maintenance than a conventional e bike.
Utilizing 3D printed metal additive manufacturing and aluminum tubes to make the bike more rugged, lightweight, and to explore the future of bicycle production technology.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
SOLAR POWERED
Equiped with 300w bifacial solar panel, providing up to 80 kilometers of range in assist mode under a day’s sunlight.
Using eco-friendly materials and a lug-and-tube structure for the frame, it becomes easily repairable and can be easily disassembled into aluminum tubes for recycling at the end of its lifespan.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN