[kach22i]

Originally Posted by freebeard

So... can you see through that plexiglass bubble when it's lit up on the inside?

Just a guess, but in a well lit urban area yes.

In a dark rural or suburban area I suspect the canopy light would reflect inward, all you would see is black.

From an artistic sculptural aspect, this design succeeds (inside to outside relationship expressed).

From a purely functional or engineering aspect, it needs some work (suspect air flow as well).

Again, just my best guess.

I like it mostly because it stirs my own imagination towards a better solution, and acting as an inspiration for just one person "me" it works.

NOTE: If anyone finds a plan view, please post it.

EDIT: found the website, video shows headlights, but no taillights/running lights/brake lights?

http://www.geospacestudio.com/firefly.html



Needs a longer tail, but perhaps then would not be as good in tight urban areas and in crosswinds.

Poking around I found some other designs.

http://www.thefuturepeople.us/zeppelin.html



Looks like a double wide above.



http://www.thefuturepeople.us/orbit.html
(image in link will not Hotlink- click it)

Our next vehicle ORBIT will be launched to the public in the summer of 2016. Follow @FuturePeopleTwo on Twitter or Instagram for updates!

Some other stuff here:
https://www.pinterest.com/ericbirkhauser/velomobile/