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So... can you see through that plexiglass bubble when it's lit up on the inside?
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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
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Some other stuff here:
https://www.pinterest.com/ericbirkhauser/velomobile/