Organic Transit, based in Durham, N.C., built the ELF Solar Powered Electric Vehicle that runs on solar electric and pedal power. The vehicle is a revolution in transportation and gets the equivalent of 1,800 miles per gallon according to Organic Transit CEO Rob Cotter.
The ELF’s capacity is 350 pounds; top assisted speed is 20 mph; and the 10-amp-hour batteries offer a range of up to 30 miles, but the batteries last longer the more riders pedal. It takes one whole sunny day to charge a fully depleted battery with 60-watt roof-mounted solar panels.
To learn more about the ELF or purchase your own, please visit Organic Transit.