Category Archives: Light Wheels
The Cat
This prototype vehicle was constructed in order to demonstrate some of the ways in which “Pedicabs” can be re-configured, maybe even re-conceptualized, in order to make full use their potential. They are now operating in many other urban spaces, in … Continue reading
The Half
A hybrid Human/Solar/Battery/Electric-Powered NYC-legal pedicab (and potential cargo-carrying) vehicle. Ten feet long, four feet wide, and six-foot tall. It can be partially or completely open to the weather or totally enclosed. Its low platform, permits it to be both ADA-legal … Continue reading
The Other Half
A Trike. 3’ x 6’ x 6’ tall. It can be wide open to the air or fully enclosed in a folding polycarbonate shell. It may carry one, two, or three people. One drive wheel is an anchored-in-place, pedal-able unicycle, … Continue reading
The Half & Other Half 1/2+1/2
How are these vehicles different from current transport and why does that matter? Each suggests a different approach to designing and deploying our lightest and most accommodating, slow-speed, urban vehicles. Each provides for the users to determine how much of … Continue reading
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Five’ll Get You Ten or Eleven
This human/solar/electric-powered vehicle was originally going to be five feet long, for personal use or as a pedicab with one passenger. In the process of being designed and constructed As it was forming, it became apparent that making the second … Continue reading
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Multi-limb-propelled
Multi-posture Weatherized Trike One version allows the rider to determine his posture when moving, from standing straight up to sitting or leaning or even practically lying down. Since maximum visibility is needed to provide safety, conspicuous extensions are deployed above … Continue reading
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The Task
There are some bikes everywhere now. What is not there, are fully weather protected, stable and comfortable, up-to-date trikes. If vehicles are light enough, human power is relevant, and by using solar/electric assistance, travel can be pleasurable and healthful too. … Continue reading
The Future of Pedalcabs
The cargo business has recently been revolutionized and the same is needed here. It will involve more than motors, dimensions and the number of wheels. In order for this profession to reach its potential to provide benefits to both its … Continue reading
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Steven Stollman: Tel.: 212 431 0600 Email: steve@lightwheels.com