06-10-2023, 02:59 AM
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I maintain controls should be on the steering wheel because hands and fingers are more precise than legs and feet.
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As lower body strenght is usually greater, for able-bodied drivers it's still preferable to have a brake pedal.
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Throttle and brake controls could be on a steering wheel just as easily as motorcycle handlebars.
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About 15 years ago the owner of an early Hyundai Accent adapted for his disability had shown me a steering wheel with a built-in accelerator ring, but the brake was actuated through a separate lever.
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06-10-2023, 12:11 PM
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FUV have a regen control on the handlebars, an hydraulic foot brake, and an electric parking brake.
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06-13-2023, 11:51 PM
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I'd much rather resort to a mechanical parking brake, as it would still be more reliable also as an emergency brake.
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06-14-2023, 12:31 AM
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Not my favorite thing as well, noisy and it takes four seconds to cycle.
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06-19-2023, 06:31 PM
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So I had pizza and beer with my contact at Arcimoto*. Some of the stuff is super-secret :wink: but one thing he did say is they have six of the Roadsters and they are not selling.
Maybe some opportunity there.
And the steering wheel thing is a dead end.
*He declared the BLT pizza at Coburg Pizza better than what they serve in The Whitaker!
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06-23-2023, 02:55 PM
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I don't know what the engine kill switch does. Pulse and glide?
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06-24-2023, 06:25 PM
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07-01-2023, 02:09 AM
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A kill switch is required to sell a motorcycle in the USA.
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I didn't try any motorcycle with EFI and only kick-start yet, but I remember all the ones with electric start had a kill switch even when carburettors were the norm. |
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07-08-2023, 10:41 PM
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The Arcimoto family grows by one:
Flatbed, stake side, or box utility vehicle.
Of course, my first thought is pop-top camper. It would hinge at the front of the box and flip out over the front of the vehicle to keep the center of gravity the same.
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07-09-2023, 10:00 AM
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Who in their right mind is going to allow that running in their warehouse? Nobody I can think of.
You are suggesting a foldable twin bed tent car top camper?
Still vaporware however.
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