Minnesota engineer builds pedal -assist BEV trike

[aerohead]

AeroStealth shared a You-Tube re : MN friends seek joy of commuting
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[M_a_t_t]

It says video unavailable for me.

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by M_a_t_t

It says video unavailable for me.

Same for me, and I had no intention of posting any link when I hit the submit button.
A simple GOOGLE search for: 'Minnesota engineer builds pedal-assist BEV trike' will bring up the video.

[samwichse]

I mean...

[samwichse]

Oh, the pedals aren't connected directly to the drive train, and only add about 5% to your range. OTOH, highway capable!

[Hersbird]

Usually the purpose of pedals on such things is to get it classified in a different way. The problem is they probably hurt seating or leg position and just add more weight and complexity. I bet you could get more range and maybe some shade with a solar panel.

I do think that would be cool to be able to buy the basic shell and frame as a kit.

[ME_Andy]

That's probably true. I think solar panels and humans both max out around 300W (about half a horsepower).

[Hersbird]

When I watched the above the next video down the rabbit hole was this one...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=037CAW4Y...fety_mode=true

Another nice looking little electric transport, not highway, but check out how cool the top folds into the back.