e-bikes | electrical | mobility | vinfast
VinFast Auto didn’t simply stand out at CES 2024 for its sudden reveal of its futuristic VF Wild electrical pickup truck idea. The younger Vietnamese firm additionally launched its DrgnFly electrical bike only one 12 months after its preliminary showcase.
Designed in collaboration with Eskild Hansen (a Pink Dot Design profitable Danish studio) DrgnFly’s classic design is impressed by the golden period of bikes. Its V-shaped, elongated body that VinFast says is a nod to the picture of a flying dragon with deep roots within the historical past of Thang Lengthy, Vietnam. 
The DrgnFly resembles a BMX bike a large handlebar, balloon tires, a number of driving modes, and an ergonomic driving place. The uncovered, removable lithium-ion battery pack is built-in into the aluminum body and boasts a driving vary of as much as 63 miles when absolutely juiced.
The DrgnFly’s 750W engine is positioned within the rear wheel, powering the bike to a prime pace of 28 mph. An embedded 4G connection and companion app provides a spread of sensible options, together with driving modes, distant locking/bike locator (GPS), trip statistics, distant diagnostics and over-the-air updates. Pricing is anticipated at $2,800.