Twike

The Twike 3 is essentially a velomobile constructed from lightweight materials such as aluminum (frame) and plastic (shell) with an electric drive. The light electric vehicle of the EU vehicle class L5e can be operated either purely electrically or additionally with pedal power to increase the range. The platform of the three-wheel design corresponds to the basic shape of a "delta" with a (steerable) front wheel and a rear axle with two wheels and is designed to carry two people plus freight. Both the engine and batteries, the luggage compartment and a large part of the weight of the people being transported are placed on the rear axle with a low center of gravity. This results in favorable tipping stability. The hood of the Twike 3 serves as an additional roll bar and carries the laminated glass window (subject to registration in Germany) or a lighter Plexiglas window and the removable convertible or [[targa top]].[https://www.hna.de/lokales/frankenberg/wir-werden-ausgebremst-90010009.html Wir werden ausgebremst], HNA, 16 July 2020

The Twike 3 is essentially a velomobile constructed from lightweight materials such as aluminum (frame) and plastic (shell) with an electric drive. The light electric vehicle of the EU vehicle class L5e can be operated either purely electrically or additionally with pedal power to increase the range. The platform of the three-wheel design corresponds to the basic shape of a "delta" with a (steerable) front wheel and a rear axle with two wheels and is designed to carry two people plus freight. Both the engine and batteries, the luggage compartment and a large part of the weight of the people being transported are placed on the rear axle with a low center of gravity. This results in favorable tipping stability. The hood of the Twike 3 serves as an additional roll bar and carries the laminated glass window (subject to registration in Germany) or a lighter Plexiglas window and the removable convertible or [[targa top]].[https://www.hna.de/lokales/frankenberg/wir-werden-ausgebremst-90010009.html Wir werden ausgebremst], HNA, 16 July 2020

===== Operating =====

==== Operating ====

The Twike 3 is steered using a sidestick (steering lever) between the seats. Two two-stage buttons on the sidestick are used for acceleration and braking, including [[Regenerative braking|recuperation]]. A control panel in the middle of the cab contains the controls for the headlights, rear fog light, hazard warning lights, windshield heating fan, on/off switch and the on-board computer. To the left of the driver is the handbrake lever with further integrated controls: High beam, windshield wipers and horn. To get in, the hood is raised forwards, supported by a [[gas spring]]. Acceleration and braking are controlled by two two-stage buttons on the right-hand steering lever. For emergency braking and for stopping or parking, the driver operates the pedal system using the back pedal. In addition to extending the range, the switchable pedal drive also has a fitness function.[https://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/elektroauto-twike-im-test-fotostrecke-161974.html Elektroauto Twike im Test], [[Der Spiegel]], seen February 2024[https://www.sueddeutsche.de/auto/twike-wegweiser-waschmaschine-1.558904 Wegweiser Waschmaschine], [[Süddeutsche Zeitung|Sueddeutsche]], July 29, 1998 (German)[https://www.spiegel.de/auto/aktuell/elektroauto-twike-dreiraedriger-stromer-mit-pedalen-a-1215567.html Elektroauto Twike: Dreirädriger Stromer mit Pedalen], Der Spiegel, August 13, 2018

The Twike 3 is steered using a sidestick (steering lever) between the seats. Two two-stage buttons on the sidestick are used for acceleration and braking, including [[Regenerative braking|recuperation]]. A control panel in the middle of the cab contains the controls for the headlights, rear fog light, hazard warning lights, windshield heating fan, on/off switch and the on-board computer. To the left of the driver is the handbrake lever with further integrated controls: High beam, windshield wipers and horn. To get in, the hood is raised forwards, supported by a [[gas spring]]. Acceleration and braking are controlled by two two-stage buttons on the right-hand steering lever. For emergency braking and for stopping or parking, the driver operates the pedal system using the back pedal. In addition to extending the range, the switchable pedal drive also has a fitness function.[https://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/elektroauto-twike-im-test-fotostrecke-161974.html Elektroauto Twike im Test], [[Der Spiegel]], seen February 2024[https://www.sueddeutsche.de/auto/twike-wegweiser-waschmaschine-1.558904 Wegweiser Waschmaschine], [[Süddeutsche Zeitung|Sueddeutsche]], July 29, 1998 (German)[https://www.spiegel.de/auto/aktuell/elektroauto-twike-dreiraedriger-stromer-mit-pedalen-a-1215567.html Elektroauto Twike: Dreirädriger Stromer mit Pedalen], Der Spiegel, August 13, 2018