1897 Léon Bollée Trike ( W / Video )

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1897 Leon Bollee Tricar-Tricycle .Single cylinder ca 800cc 4-stroke engine
Automatic/atmospheric inlet valve
Hot tube ignition, so there is no spark plug used for the ignition.
Instead of a spark plug ( not yet invented/perfected in 1897 ) there is a hollow tube outside the cylinder head as an extension of the combustion chamber.


 An external gasoline burner heats up the tube to red hot and this provides the heat/spark to ignite the compressed air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. 
There is a 3-speed gearbox which works remarkably well.
Flat leather belt drive to rear wheel. 

1897 Léon Bollée Reverse Trike 
1897 Léon Bollée Reverse Trike 

Braking is by moving the complete rear wheel with drive pulley forward against the brake block.This also reduces the tension on the drive belt and the belt will run free on the front drive pulley.
By moving the combined hand lever / gear change lever backwards the belt drive will be tightened ( clutch ) and one is on the move again.

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Celtik and Zeus Trike – concept

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Trikes Grande Vitesse has announced that it will manufacture the Side-Bike Celtik and Zeus at its facility in Woodstock, New York.  Both trikes use car engines combined with space for multiple passengers and loads of luggage to create vehicles optimized for long-distance luxury touring. 

Celtik and Zeus Trike – concept

Celtik and Zeus Trike – concept

 TGV originally looked at importing the vehicles from France, but the strong Euro and non-EPA certified engines made that financially impossible. It’s currently seeking an appropriate engine provider (Mazda and Mitsubishi are on the shortlist) for a high-power, high-economy 2.0-liter four-cylinder power plant. TGV also intends to manufacture the two-inch diameter steel tube chassis and carbon fiber bodies. 

Celtik and Zeus Trike – concept

Celtik and Zeus Trike – concept

While the Celtik looks like a traditional trike and the Zeus looks like a sidecar, neither are what they seem. In the Zeus’s case, the engine is housed in the sidecar while the controls are operated from the bike. Passengers sit in the sidecar two abreast, while a third can sit behind the rider on the bike. The Celtik has room for two passengers behind the rider, while a huge tubular luggage case passes through the frame below them. Both vehicles are huge and should offer a totally unique riding experience.



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Marotti -3 Wheeled Jet Fighter

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                         motorized reverse trike                                    
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This reverse trike has my interest with its on the edge design. I have coresponded with Markus Rogalski (Marotti) and he is anxious to improve his “motorcycle” with a bigger engine and a more refined body.I call it a motorcycle because in the USA this type of 3 wheeled vehicle can be registered as a motorcycle. Make it a kit motorcycle and you can register it anywhere in the USA. Looking at this UFO coming at you on a city street would turn some heads!! I kinda like this risky design 🙂 The Marotti 32 currently use of a 750cc V-four motorcycle engine / gearbox from Honda that puts out 100 horsepower and is sure to make this trike accelerate like a slingshot in part to its low weight of 970-pounds (440 kg).                    
motorized reverse trike
motorized reverse trike 
      motorized reverse trike
                              motorized reverse trike
           motorized reverse trike
                               motorized reverse trike
                              motorized reverse trike
                               motorized reverse trike
                               motorized reverse trike
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MICRO CARS

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Bubble car is a subjective term used for some small, economical automobiles, usually produced in the 1950s and 1960s

 Varieties


The Messerschmitt KR175 and KR200, and the FMR Tg500, had aircraft-style bubble canopies, giving rise to the term bubble car to refer to all these post-war microcars. Isettas and others also had a bubble-like appearance.

 Bubble cars became popular in Europe at that time as a demand for cheap personal motorised transportemerged and fuel prices were high due in part to the 1956 Suez Crisis. Most of them were three-wheelers, which in many places qualified them for inexpensive taxes and licensing as motorcycles.

 Most bubble cars were manufactered in Germany, including by the former German military aircraft manufacturers, Messerschmitt and Heinkel. Automobile and motorcycle manufacturer BMW manufactured the Italian Iso Rivolta Isetta under licence, using an engine from one of their own motorcycles. France also produced large numbers of similar tiny vehicles called voiturettes, but unlike the German makes, these were rarely sold abroad.

 The United Kingdom had licence-built right-hand drive versions of the Heinkel Kabine and the Isetta. The British version of the Isetta was built with only one rear wheel instead of the narrow-tracked pair of wheels in the normal Isetta design in order to take advantage of the three-wheel vehicle laws in the United Kingdom. There were also indigenous British three wheeled microcars, including the Trident from the Peel Engineering Company on theIsle of Man.

The introduction of the Austin Mini in 1959 is often credited with bringing about the demise of the bubble car. The Mini provided four adult seats and more practical long distance transport often at a lower cost.

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To 10 electric 3 wheelers

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are proving to be a green alternative to conventional gasoline fueled vehicles in several ways, most importantly there are no tailpipe emissions. Drawing the required power from a rechargeable battery, the electric engines are controlled by regulators that govern the flow of energy through the system and the pressure exerted by the driver on the vehicle’s accelerator. Though EVs have a high recharge frequency, emerging technology is expected to increase the storage power of batteries and reduce the associated costs. In a novel attempt to reduce cost and minimize accident risks, EVs are being designed with just three wheels and they still retain the balance and comfort features of a four-wheeler, with limited speed ranges however. A three-wheeler EV can legally be licensed as a motorcycle. Here are some ingenious electric three-wheelers to look out for.
1. Aptara 2e
This stunning design cross between an ultra-light one-seater plane and a motorcycle is available in the market for $27,000. Earlier known as Type-!, this vehicle has already been awarded for its funky design and has been a competitor in the Automotive X Prize contest.
2. Myers NmG
Myers NmG is a single-seater from Myers Motors in Tallmadge, Ohio. With two front wheels and a one rear wheel, the vehicle is powered by a fleet of thirteen lead-acid batteries of 12-volt capacity each. The vehicle is capable of traveling about 30 miles, when the batteries have been charged for at least 6-8 hours. A 110-volt power outlet can be used to re-charge the batteries when required. Myers NmG is priced at $36,000.
3. Venture One
A product from Venture Vehicles, Los Angeles, this two-seater vehicle is again a cross functional design comprising features of a car and a motorcycle. Driven by two 20 kW electric motors built into the wheel, the unit is powered by a 17 kWh lithium ion battery. When fully charged, Venture One can deliver about 120 miles and comes at a price of $20,000. It is available in both fully-electric and plug-in hybrid models.
Not an EV masterpiece by any chance, but this affordable unit with a seating capacity of four is available for just $12,000, probably least expensive among functional fully-electric three-wheelers. This Chinese-built sedan look-alike is the best way to experience zero-emission EV travel.
5. SV1
This sleek shiny three-wheeler is a conceptual model, designed to comfortably carry two people. The EV is intended to be steered using the two front wheels, while driven by a single rear motor.
6. Peugeot +
Imagine a scooter with two front wheels, just to bring some extra stability, two seats ordered one behind the other in an enclosed cabin like that of a car and you have the Peugeot+. This EV has been designed to run by a small electric motor and produce little or no carbon emissions.
7. Moby
The Moby is a concept vehicle of next generation EV trikes that can be remodeled to accommodate new designs to keep pace with evolving technology. The rear portion of the EV can be re-designed to accommodate a new seat or storage space or an efficient battery, without compromising on functionality. Designed by WooJin Chung, this EV, occupying just 50 percent space as compared to a conventional vehicle, might as well be the future of zero-emission technology.
8. E.Rex
Offering a maximum speed of 144 mph and a 100-mile range, the E.Rex from OptaMotive in Silicon Valley is powered by a water-cooled magnet that produces a continuous power output of 45KW. This EV houses a lithium-iron phosphate battery having 96 cells, fully chargeable in 2.5 hours from a 220V and 20 amps power source. The magnet is capable of generating 125KW of power at maximum. The EV quickly gains speed, moving from 0-60mph under 5 seconds.
9. Sapdesign Neo
Another zero-emission EV, designed for navigating cramped city spaces, Sapdesign Neo features a driver’s cabin insulated by smart-rubber. The interior is air-conditioned, power generating units buffered from other spaces and the EV sports external LED lighting for safe night driving. Designed by Maurício Sampaio from Brazil, Sapdesign Neo is driven by three engines, one on each wheel.
10. Manta
This next-gen amphibious electric three-wheeler comes from Belgium’s David Cardoso Loureiro. A single seater, this EV is powered by its two rear wheels on both road and water and is driven by twin electric motors on the wheels. The rear wheels of the Manta double up as actual blades, rolling up by 90 degrees, when the craft is in the water. This model has been chosen by Michelin Challenge Design to be featured at the recent North American International Auto Show.


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From China, with Three Wheels


Long before the Can-Am Spyder three-wheeler showed up in the United States, three-wheeled vehicles of all sorts had been a staple of automobility in Asia and India. So it’s not surprising that in 2011, Chinese-made three-wheeled scooters such as the 300cc Roadrunner, identified as made by “Dong Fang,” suddenly appeared online for sale outside China, specifically in North America.
Sold by distributors directly to retail customers, a whole lineup of trikes in various formats suggests that somebody in China sees a much bigger market for three-wheeled scooter-ish gizmos than do, presumably, the product planners of Japan’s Big Four. Of course, Honda was typically years ahead of everyone else with the Gyro three-wheeler, but it was the Piaggio MP3 scooters that seemed to raise consumer awareness of alternatives to two-wheeled motorcycles and scooters.
A little online forum snooping reveals that the Chinese products are not universally perceived as high-quality items. And because a call to the importer-distributor disclosed that a) the three-wheelers are not certified for sale and use in California because of emissions rules, and b) there were none available anywhere, period, end of report, for Cycle World  to ride and evaluate, it’s caveat emptor out there.
The general rap among the people I know who are familiar with Chinese vehicle manufacturing over the past few decades has been what can charitably be characterized as knock-off tech married to get-rich-quick manufacturing. Nothing new or particularly “Chinese” about that, of course. But as Chinese companies seek to sell their products overseas, it’s clear that they’re going to be forced to improve their machines to satisfy markets accustomed to equipment that doesn’t include, say, frame welds a quarter-inch off of the mark, as one online report claimed.
It’s useful to remember that for decades, Japanese motorcycles were considered low-quality knockoffs of “superior” technology, at least until even the most chauvinistic Brit-bike or American Iron fan had to admit that Japan, Inc. was making very good stuff indeed.
Will we see the same ramp-up in the output and product quality from the Chinese motorcycle (and car) factories such as the one that makes the Roadrunner—the “Chongqing Dongfang Lingyun Vehicle Made Co., Ltd.?



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From China, with Three Wheels


Long before the Can-Am Spyder three-wheeler showed up in the United States, three-wheeled vehicles of all sorts had been a staple of automobility in Asia and India. So it’s not surprising that in 2011, Chinese-made three-wheeled scooters such as the 300cc Roadrunner, identified as made by “Dong Fang,” suddenly appeared online for sale outside China, specifically in North America.
Sold by distributors directly to retail customers, a whole lineup of trikes in various formats suggests that somebody in China sees a much bigger market for three-wheeled scooter-ish gizmos than do, presumably, the product planners of Japan’s Big Four. Of course, Honda was typically years ahead of everyone else with the Gyro three-wheeler, but it was the Piaggio MP3 scooters that seemed to raise consumer awareness of alternatives to two-wheeled motorcycles and scooters.
A little online forum snooping reveals that the Chinese products are not universally perceived as high-quality items. And because a call to the importer-distributor disclosed that a) the three-wheelers are not certified for sale and use in California because of emissions rules, and b) there were none available anywhere, period, end of report, for Cycle World  to ride and evaluate, it’s caveat emptor out there.
The general rap among the people I know who are familiar with Chinese vehicle manufacturing over the past few decades has been what can charitably be characterized as knock-off tech married to get-rich-quick manufacturing. Nothing new or particularly “Chinese” about that, of course. But as Chinese companies seek to sell their products overseas, it’s clear that they’re going to be forced to improve their machines to satisfy markets accustomed to equipment that doesn’t include, say, frame welds a quarter-inch off of the mark, as one online report claimed.
It’s useful to remember that for decades, Japanese motorcycles were considered low-quality knockoffs of “superior” technology, at least until even the most chauvinistic Brit-bike or American Iron fan had to admit that Japan, Inc. was making very good stuff indeed.
Will we see the same ramp-up in the output and product quality from the Chinese motorcycle (and car) factories such as the one that makes the Roadrunner—the “Chongqing Dongfang Lingyun Vehicle Made Co., Ltd.?



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