The Naturmobil is a horse-powered vehicle for travel on paved roads.[1] 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).[2] The treadmill also charges batteries which will power the vehicle if the horse needs a break.[1][3]

The vehicle was invented by Abdolhadi Mirhejazi, an Iranian engineer, in 2008.[4][5] At least one veterinarian, Dr. Matt Pietrak, has concerns for the horse's wellbeing while powering the vehicle.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 Dharmarajan, Subramani (May 1, 2008). "Naturmobil: Cart runs on 'horse power'". Xpress News. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
  2. ↑ "Eight of the weirdest fuels your car can run on". Car Keys. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  3. ↑ Safford, Matt (May 7, 2008). "Naturmobil Horse Car Takes Horse Power to New Low". Gearlog. Archived from the original on December 15, 2009. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
  4. ↑ "Win a Horse-Powered Car. Horse Not Included". Wired. 18 August 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  5. ↑ Byford, Harry (16 August 2009). "The Naturmobil is the ultimate green car". the Guardian. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  6. ↑ McLennan, Paul. "Vet bridles at truck". 7days. Retrieved 2008-05-08.


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