The Naturmobil is a

horse The horse (''Equus ferus caballus'') is a domesticated, one-toed, hoofed mammal. It belongs to the taxonomic family Equidae and is one of two extant subspecies of ''Equus ferus''. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million yea ...

-powered vehicle for travel on paved

road A road is a linear way for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians. Unlike streets, the main function of roads is transportation. There are many types of ...

s. The vehicle is controlled by a driver in a similar way to a motor-driven vehicle, with the horse inside the vehicle on a

treadmill A treadmill is a device generally used for walking, running, or climbing while staying in the same place. Treadmills were introduced before the development of powered machines to harness the power of animals or humans to do work, often a type o ...

. It weighs , or probably around with the horse. It cruises at about , with a top speed of about . The treadmill also charges batteries which will power the vehicle if the horse needs a break. The vehicle was invented by Abdolhadi Mirhejazi, an Iranian engineer, in 2008. At least one

veterinarian A veterinarian (vet), also known as a veterinary surgeon or veterinary physician, is a medical professional who practices veterinary medicine. They manage a wide range of health conditions and injuries in non-human animals. Along with this, vet ...

, Dr. Matt Pietrak, has concerns for the horse's wellbeing while powering the vehicle.

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