Arcimoto

[Rickb]

I'm really looking forward to a future full of cheap, efficient trikes

Me too! Coming soon: Elio, SRK, & Solo..........and more to follow!

 

[Muzhik]

I'm really looking forward to a future full of cheap, efficient trikes

Whaddayamean?! We already got them!

 

[bunchathrees]

Whaddayamean?! We already got them!

The weight distribution in this implementation overcomes most of the inherent tippyness of the delta design. Traction does seem like it would be a problem on anything but flat, dry surfaces.

 

[Sethodine]

Whaddayamean?! We already got them!

They actually make electric, adult-sized trikes like this. They're called "drift trikes".

 

[Maurtis]

They actually make electric, adult-sized trikes like this. They're called "drift trikes".

I am in the planning stage of building a gas powered drift trike. I would prefer electric, but since this is just a "for giggles" project, using a $99 212cc gas motor from Harbor Freight is much cheaper. I am using a girls 20" BMX bike for the front frame, forks, wheel and brake. Welding together the rear frame out of 1" square steel tubing. My biggest decision right now is whether to go with a costly go-kart style rear end setup with hubs, bolt on sprocket carrier, etc or cheap out and bargain bin those parts.

Starting with this, a freebie from a neighbor:

And ending up something like this (without the pedals on the wheel):

 

[Muzhik]

I am in the planning stage of building a gas powered drift trike. I would prefer electric, but since this is just a "for giggles" project, using a $99 212cc gas motor from Harbor Freight is much cheaper. I am using a girls 20" BMX bike for the front frame, forks, wheel and brake. Welding together the rear frame out of 1" square steel tubing. My biggest decision right now is whether to go with a costly go-kart style rear end setup with hubs, bolt on sprocket carrier, etc or cheap out and bargain bin those parts.

Starting with this, a freebie from a neighbor:

And ending up something like this (without the pedals on the wheel):

That looks really sweet, really. Especially if you can get flames to come out of the exhaust pipes. But I can't look at it without thinking, "JATO rocket-powered Impala"

 

[Rickb]

Interesting SRK video. Shows the Arcimoto Team building the 2 Gen 8's in their own facilities at the end of the video.

 

[Rickb]

I find Arcimoto's planned Service model for the SRK interesting:

 

[Rickb]

Cool Idea this couple had installing the first residential curb side charging station..........topping off the SRK. This one happens to be free of charge but I can see a market for conveniently located private residential charging stations that may generate some family income.

Obviously no need for residential curbside gas pumps

 

[Muzhik]

Cool Idea this couple had installing the first residential curb side charging station..........topping off the SRK. This one happens to be free of charge but I can see a market for conveniently located private residential charging stations that may generate some family income.

Obviously no need for residential curbside gas pumps

Out of curiosity, is there any kind of standard for charging stations, or is it where you have to find a charging station that has the correct plug and voltage for your car?