German bicycle manufacturer Canyon has developed a Future Mobility Concept vehicles with four wheels and an enclosed cockpit like a car but a pedal-assisted electric bike under the hood.

According to the brand, the design offers "a revolutionary alternative to both the automobile and the bicycle" by sheltering the driver from the elements and offering increased storage space when compared to a bike while cutting down on emissions and time spent in traffic.

The vehicle's stocky, chrome shell resembles that of Tesla's infamous Cybertruck but underneath it is essentially a recumbent e-bike, in which the driver sits slightly reclined while pedalling. Manoeuvring the vehicle is performed using two under-seat joysticks.

As major cities across the world are starting to re-prioritise cyclists over cars in their urban planning due to the coronavirus pandemic, Canyon hopes its concept can fast-track this process by "re-imagining how bicycle technology can reclaim space on the streets".

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