article_snippet: Two Californian inventors have come up with a new type of transport.
article_snippet: Ford may be known for Ford cars, but at this year’s Mobile World Congress the auto giant also unveiled a pair of electric bikes.
article_snippet: Both prototypes are powered by 200-watt motors, fold to fit on a train or in the boot of a car, and with pedal assist, help riders reach speeds of up to 15mph (25km/h).
article_snippet: The bikes are part of an experiment by Ford called Handle on Mobility, which aims to make journeys safer and more efficient.
article_snippet: The bikes, called MoDe:Me and MoDe:Pro, are based on designs by Ford employees and take inspiration from technology seen in cars.
article_snippet: For example, both bikes are fitted with rear-facing ultrasonic sensors.
article_snippet: rear-facing ultrasonic sensors link with the handlebars to discreetly alert the rider when a car is about to overtake using subtle vibrations.
highlights_snippet: Two Californian inventors have come up with a new type of transport .
  