"The Olto is a whopping 176 pounds, has a moped-style seat position, and uses a throttle that gets it up to 20 miles per hour-or more if you're in a city like New York where higher speeds are allowed."
"Cohen advised me not to use the pedals, and said that customers keep the pedals in the locked position-like pegs. Almost as proof of this, the chain on the Olto I rode was really rusty."
"Cohen says they realized 'that two wheels is kind of a hack for New York.' Infinite Machine started manufacturing its first vehicle, an electric moped the P1, and later this e-bike Olto."
The Olto, developed by Infinite Machine, is a Class 2 e-bike that resembles a moped in design and functionality. Weighing 176 pounds, it features a moped-style seat and a throttle that allows speeds up to 20 miles per hour. While it technically has pedals, they are often locked, making them unusable. The founders aimed to create a new transit option for urban areas, inspired by their experiences riding Vespas during the pandemic. The Olto's design is intended to attract attention and provide a fun riding experience.
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