[Velomobile] My suggestion

[Zach Kaplan]

> To make velomobiles into practical vehicles for the masses I believe
> that they need to be all-wheel drive, and for that to happen I think
> the best way is with an electronic drive train. That means an
> efficient, lightweight pedal generator, a 3D sensor system, a virtual
> differential and lightweight, efficient hub motors at the corners. The
> shape of the bodywork and the structure of the monocoque are well
> evolved. The drive train work has been pioneered by Andreas Fuchs (
> http://www.hupi.org/HPeJ/0015/0015.html ).
>
> Of course, YMMV.
> Elrey, Littleton, CO
> Versatile Nr. 42

Also anti-lock braking, full suspension with descent travel and  
electronic stability control to prevent this from happening:
http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showpost.php? 
p=873848&postcount=1

http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showpost.php? 
p=874121&postcount=25

When hitting bumps at speed and panic braking or swerving to avoid  
something, it should really be at least as the least stable narrow  
track body on frame SUVs that are sold to the masses.

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