No, it’s a Velomobile!for car nuts, a walk through the downtown of most major cities is the next best thing to an auto show: it's not unusual to see a twin turbo Supra or a Ferrari, maybe even the odd Lamborghini driving past. But rarely do you see something that looks like an oversized Twinkie pass by silently.
Luckily Michal Kapral, the owner of this Twinkie (also known by its proper name, Velomobile), stopped riding for a few minutes to talk with MSN Autos about his new ride.
What is it? Is it a car, a bike, a hybrid? How is it powered?
Velomobile- Click to see the complete gallery (photo: Isaac Adams-Hands)
Most people think my Velomobile is some sort of small car with a small electric engine or a solar-powered vehicle, but it's not. The Velomobile that I own is an enclosed recumbent bicycle; it has full suspension which gives you a comfortable ride much like your everyday vehicle.
This Velomobile is entirely driver-powered; you can get a small electric motor to assist you on heavy hills, but you need to plug that in every night to recharge the battery. Thankfully I'm in pretty good shape so I don't need one [Laugh].
Look 2 Gallery :
Click to see the complete Velomobile gallery
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