Pedal-electric trike delivers 160-km range and enclosed cockpit

French e-mobility company Cixi has introduced the Vigoz, a futuristic three-wheeled pedal-electric vehicle featuring a chainless pedaling system called the Pedaling Energy Recovery System (PERS). This technology converts rider pedaling directly into electricity to power a hub motor and recharge a 22-kWh battery, enabling up to 160 km of assisted range and a top speed of 120 km/h. The Vigoz blends cycling sustainability with electric vehicle convenience, targeting urban and peri-urban commuting with a recumbent, enclosed cockpit that seats two occupants and includes automotive-style safety features such as three-point seatbelts and energy-absorbing chassis structures. The vehicle’s design emphasizes rider comfort and dynamic handling, with a reclining seating position, side-mounted steering grips, and an active tilting mechanism for stability in corners. Practicality is enhanced by space behind the rider for a passenger, pet, or cargo, although luggage is stored in an open rear section. The Vigoz’s hybrid