With a carefully-constructed carbon fiber frame and some comparatively low-tech hacking, this electric tricycle is built for racing.

The Carbon Fiber Electric Tricycle bySimon Schmitzand collaborators is powered by nothing more than a 14V Bosch electric screwdriver.

While that might be low tech in theory, its ingenious in execution.

Carbon Fiber Electric Tricycle 4

Yes, its apparently a thing.

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