| 词条 | GeoOrbital |
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| name = GeoOrbital, Inc. | logo = | type = Privately held company | foundation = 2014 | founder = Michael Burtov | location = | locations = Cambridge, Massachusetts | key_people = | industry = Electric bicycles | products = Electric wheel system[1] | website = {{URL|http://www.geoo.com/}} }}GeoOrbital is an electric wheel system fitted to existing bicycles by the American company GeoOrbital, Inc.[2] It launched its successful crowdfunding campaign in 2016.[3][4][5][6] A GeoOrbital powered bike was featured during TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2016 at Brooklyn, NY in May 2016.[2][7] In May 2017 it launched a Crowdfunding Reg CF campaign on the site StartEngine [8] HistoryGeoOrbital was founded by Michael Burtov in 2014.[9] Burtov conceived the concept while watching a film called Tron, thinking that a lot of space was wasted between the wheels - leading him to create an electric wheel system.[10] He designed a wheel that can take the place of the existing wheel on nearly any bike, with two size options at launch.[11][12] The motor and battery were able to produce a top speed of 20 mph and battery lasts for 12 miles, extendable to 30 miles with pedaling.[13][14] In 2016, the company debuted on Kickstarter,[15] reaching its fundraising goal of 75,000 within 78 minutes.[2] With the fundraising campaign, the company drew the attention of media and was covered in TechCrunch, Irish Times,[16] Huffington Post,[17] The Verge,[18] Gadgette[19] and others.[20] The company also successfully raised a funding around of $150,000 from a group of independent angel investors.[2] The successful kickstarter campaign in May and June 2016 generated $1,261,222 in pledges pre purchasing around 1600 wheels. [14] References1. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/05/12/make-your-bike-electric/ | title=The GeoOrbital Wheel Makes Almost Any Bike Electric in 60 Seconds | publisher=Highsnobiety | date=12 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Jonathan Sawyer}} {{cycle-manufacturer-stub}}2. ^1 2 3 {{cite web | url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/05/11/geoorbitals-wheel-turns-almost-any-bike-into-an-electric-bike/ | title=GeoOrbital's wheel turns almost any bike into an electric bike | publisher=Techcrunch | date=11 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Sarah Perez}} 3. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.irishtimes.com/business/geoorbital-inventing-the-wheel-of-fortune-1.2646877 | title=GeoOrbital: Inventing the wheel of fortune | publisher=Irish Times | date=16 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Dick Ahlstrom}} 4. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.techmalak.com/now-you-can-make-your-bike-electric-with-the-geoorbital-wheel/#.VzyOLzV96M8 | title=Now You Can Make Your Bike Electric With The GeoOrbital Wheel | publisher=TechMalak | date=15 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Matthew Barnes}} 5. ^{{cite web | url=http://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/alternative-transportation/riding-geoorbitals-allinthewheel-ebike | title=The GeoOrbital Wheel Lets You Make Your Bike Electric in Minutes | publisher=IEEE Spectrum | date=26 April 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Philip E. Ross}} 6. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.zdnet.be/nieuws/180312/maak-je-oude-fiets-elektrisch-met-geoorbital/ | title=Maak je oude fiets elektrisch met GeoOrbital | publisher=ZDNet | date=3 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Dorien Vervoort}} 7. ^{{cite web | url=http://jp.techcrunch.com/2016/05/13/20160511geoorbitals-wheel-turns-almost-any-bike-into-an-electric-bike/ | title=ふつうの自転車を簡単に電動アシストにするGeoOrbital | publisher=Techcrunch | accessdate=18 May 2016}} 8. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.startengine.com/startup/geoorbital|title=GeoOrbital|website=StartEngine|access-date=2017-05-25}} 9. ^{{cite web | url=https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/geoorbital#/entity | title=GeoOrbital | publisher=Crunchbase | accessdate=18 May 2016}} 10. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.geekwire.com/2016/re-inventing-electric-bike-geoorbital-goes-tron/ | title=Reinventing the electric bike: GeoOrbital goes 'Tron' with new wheel | publisher=GeekWire | date=2 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016}} 11. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.snapmunk.com/convert-any-electric-bike-geoorbital-wheel-kickstarter/ | title=The Wheel That Turns Every Bike Into an eBike | publisher=SnapMunk | date=5 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Prateek Jose}} 12. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.engineering.com/DesignerEdge/DesignerEdgeArticles/ArticleID/12120/GeoOrbital-Wheel-Converts-Your-Bike-to-an-Electric-Cycle.aspx | title=GeoOrbital Wheel Converts Your Bike to an Electric Cycle | publisher=Engineering.com | date=13 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Tom Spendlove}} 13. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.gizmotimes.com/smart-stuff/geoorbital-wheel-makes-your-bicycle-an-e-bike/12597 | title=GeoOrbital wheel makes your bicycle an e-Bike in under 60 seconds! | publisher=Gizmo Times | date=18 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Sai Abhijat}} 14. ^{{cite web | url=http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/transportation/alternative-transportation/effortless-biking-with-the-geoorbital-ewheel | title=Effortless Biking With the GeoOrbital E-Wheel | publisher=IEEE Spectrum | date=10 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Philip E. Ross}} 15. ^{{cite web | url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1266381423/geoorbital-wheel-make-your-bike-electric-in-60-sec | title=GeoOrbital Wheel Make your bike electric in 60 seconds | publisher=Kickstarter | accessdate=18 May 2016}} 16. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.irishtimes.com/business/innovation/geoorbital-showcase-their-ebike-wheel-1.2647095 | title=GeoOrbital showcase their eBike wheel | publisher=Irish Times | date=13 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016}} 17. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/geoorbital-gives-any-bicycle-an-electric-motor-in-60-seconds_uk_57344ecee4b01359f68680ae | title=GeoOrbital Gives Any Bicycle An Electric Motor In 60 Seconds | publisher=Huffington Post | date=12 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Thomas Tamblyn}} 18. ^{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/2/11553850/geoorbital-wheel-electric-bike-ebike | title=This motorized wheel adds electric power to your bike | publisher=The Verge | date=2 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Sean O'Kane}} 19. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.gadgette.com/2016/05/05/this-bolt-on-wheel-will-give-your-bike-an-electric-boost/ | title=This bolt-on wheel will give your bike an electric boost | publisher=Gadgette | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Emma Boyle}} 20. ^{{cite web | url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/05/kickstarter-weekly-turn-your-bicycle-electric-with.html | title=Kickstarter Weekly: Turn Your Bicycle Electric with GeoOrbital Wheel and More | publisher=Paste Magazine | date=10 May 2016 | accessdate=18 May 2016 | author=Jennifer Allen}} 1 : Electric bicycles |
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