VeloCockpit Velomobiles
What is the VeloCockpit Concept?
The VeloCockpit Concept is the latest idea to give a small run-about that can be used in all weathers that required no stops at a petrol station, no charging from a plug-in point - just needs good, honest leg work. Initially starting of with the Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB (Cab Door), the aim is to be able to provide a four-wheeled velomobile with the option for an electric assist for going up hills, for the masses, and not just for the few. Admittedly, the costs will initially be relatively high, as not many individual units will be produced, but as more orders come through, the price per unit should drop.
VeloCockpit Concept Details
The VeloCockpit Concept is a step into the retro velomobile industry with a unique design that is guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd, with a ride height of --cm, it will put you at a similar height to those who are driving cars. The maximum speed projected for the VeloCockpit Concept is around 55-60mph (50mph with full load of luggage on board), which is more than sufficient for all purposes. It is projected that the VeloCockpit Concept will have a range of 200km if it is not charged during your journeys which you use it for, however, if the batteries are charged while they are in use, there should be no limit on the range of the vehicle. Each of the vehicles are fitted with mirrors that give excellent rearward vision, internally and externally (model dependent).
How does the VeloCockpit Concept work?
The VeloCockpit Concept is powered by a system of gearing and pedal-power. When the user (you) wants to move, you pedal, just like you would on an ordinary push-bike. Once you reach a speed of 10mph, the dynamometer kicks in, and generates electricity for the vehicle, to assist in the replenishment of the batteries. The replenishment of the batteries is essential, as each VeloCockpit is fitted with light boxes in the front and rear of the vehicle (indicators), a cabin light and lights in the cargo compartment, as well as backlighting for the instruments in the cabin. The dynamometer continues to work until the speed drops below 10mph, when the vehicles batteries will not be able to be recharged.
The VeloCockpit Concept is steered by a control column identical to that used in the service aircraft the VeloCockpit Concept model is derived from. The gun button on the control column is wired in to act as the full beam activation.
Each VeloCockpit Concept model is fitted with a Head-Up Display (HUD), onto which is projected the speed, battery life (in percentage), external light and indicator status - all other instruments and displays are to be shown on the instruments. Some models have switches and instruments that others do not.