Born of practical Swiss ingenuity, modified by the friendly folks at ACME, and sustained by German engineering, this hybrid human-electric powered vehicle may well be able to lay claim to the title of the most efficient vehicle on the planet. The enclosed passenger area atop three standard motorcycle wheels offers all-weather protection for up to four occupants in a package nimble enough for travel around town, yet small enough to fit on a standard bike-path.
Gas cartridges simplify raising and lowering the canopy. Inside, ergonomically designed front seats cradle the occupants in comfort on memory foam, electrically heated on demand. The car radio/tape player/CD player changer is centrally mounted below the control pad, allowing easy access from either side of the car. The rear seats, a pair of suspended sling chairs, fold out of the way for loading cargo or groceries. Environmental and ventilation controls, a multifunction touchpad, and steering tiller comprise the extent of a vehicle control interface best described as simple and direct.
On the road, the electric motor and modified gear train propel the Twike at up to 60 miles per hour for up to a hundred miles, depending on terrain and vehicle load. Regenerative braking, solar panels integrated into the roof, foot pedals connected to the variable-output generator, and a small hydrogen-powered fuel cell offer alternate means of recharging the three battery packs when plugging into a normal household outlet isn't an option. Two one-liter tanks supply water for cooling and fuel for the cell stack.
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