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Old 04-26-2009, 10:38 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I also found this :

http://www.ecomotorcompany.com/ECOSp...troduction.pdf
Quote:
Using the above graph for the single rear wheel and the ability to manipulate the body
contours we will be able to get the proper air drag for fuel economy.
Designing the center of gravity towards the center of the front axles with the weight of the
motor and transaxle (CVT or IVT), we will be able to control the braking force.
The single rear wheel system with the dual shock system will give us an active suspension to
help assist in the braking and normal driving and handling of the vehicle.
Another concern was, “How easy will the vehicle flip?” with the foot print, the shock system
and having the power and steering on the front wheels, this would act just like a four wheel
vehicle.
Using the three wheel design and the weight of less than 1500 lbs will give us the
classification of a motorcycle. Having this classification will also make our regulations with the DOT only 8 rather than 450,000 which is for a vehicle.
Depending on your POV, reduced regulation compliance can be a good or a bad thing. In the PDF you will also notice the plan view of a Tri-Magnum trike.

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