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Michael Polák

Michael Polák

Age 51 years
Nationality Cezch Republic

The solar bike of Michael

Motor 1000W direct drive, regen braking possible, sine wave controller
Batery 21Ah Li-Ion battery, rated 30 A, configured as 25 A, built in BMS
Solar 3x flexible 150 Wp, ETFE coating (teflon), connected in parallel
Weight 70 kg
2-wheel recumbent with aerodynamic cargo box. 1x 21 Ah battery, 1x 1000 W motor in front wheel, 450 Wp solar roof panel + front panel, step-up to 48V, top speed ~40 km/h, ~70 kg empty.
Michael Polák

About Michael

Geek. Ex-programmer, ex-musician, ex-politicial activist, ex-cargobiker. Internet service provider, tourist and backpacker. Decentralized social networks and renewable energy enthusiast.

Follow me on Mastodon : https://f.cz/@xchaos

His motivations for 2024

Most Czechs are climate change deniers and also sceptical about renewable energies, so I am seeking fun and cool way to communicate the situation and possibilities. I want to generate some content for decentralized social network Mastodon (part of Fediverse). I want to showcase our solar bike design (which is closer to solar motorcycle) and also promote the cargo bike frame design we used as chassis (with Jirka Štrupl). I like to travel and spend time alone in nature. Never before visited Africa. And I would also like to race a little.

Few pics

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