Naturmobil

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. 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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