The Twike for Twike Pilots
The vehicle features a choice of NiCd or NiMH batteries which is manufactured by Fine Mobile. The NiCd battery offers a diffident range of 55 miles per charge while the NiMH revs up the range up to 80 miles. The batteries rely on terrain, speed, driving style, passenger weight and amount of pedaling by the pilot and passenger.
According to Fine Mobile, the vehicle claims a top acceleration of 55 mph and the range can be extended in the hybrid model by using the pedals replacing an electric motor. The hybrid in this case refers to the choice of battery or human power.
Twike owners, who call themselves Twike pilots, host periodic gatherings and tours in Europe and the United States to promote the vehicle and celebrate its driving experience. Pedaling extends the range of the vehicle but does not exactly add to the vehicle’s top speed.
Additional energy is reclaimed while driving through regenerative braking and load is removed from the electric system by use of pedaling system which transfers its input directly to the drivetrain. Regenerative antilock braking captures energy from deceleration to recharge computer-controlled batteries.
The Twike’s exterior car parts are made mainly of aluminum and thermoplastic resin and its overall weight rates to 500 pounds. It also comes as a convertible with an optional removable canopy roof.
Adjustments to its user-controllable system can affect performance, granting faster or slower pace in longer and shorter ranges. The Twike will let you avoid rising fossil-fuel costs and maybe get yourself some buff cyclist legs while you’re at it. It’s an instant cardio-vascular exercise regimen right in your won vehicle. Well, come to think of it, it’s pretty tiring to wonder how long you’ll get used to it.
Its basic pricing goes up to $30,000 depending on your preferred options of battery or muscle power.
