Nice looking design, good protection from rain, now how about producing a non powered version that you simply peddle, the last thing most people need is less exercise!

But wait. Lets look at the whole system.
How much fuel is used to produce the foods that are consumed to bike??
Sadly, when you look at how carbon intensive our food supply is in the USA (average distance traveled/meal is 1400 miles), our human powered vehicles are no longer so fuel effecient as say, a Hummer....
http://ideas.4brad.com/holy-cow-walking-consumes-more-gasoline-driving
Next step, buy local, grow local (and organic)

it's cool but we need practical too, How about adding a hatch-back for groceries or tools & a roof-rack for ladders or perhaps a surf board.
I'll take one then..

Jerry, if you want more exercise, don't use the battery and just peddle. Mark, Hatchbacks require more framework and more hardware. This will add weight. A roof rack would defeat the solar charging, and make the vehicular dangerously top heavy. Now a side mount rack low enough to clear all vision and mirrors would do well, if it could keep clear of the turning radius. Two design questions, (1) why do the wheels tip inward? wouldn't this cause tires to wear unevenly, and possibly damage the more vulnerable sidewalls? (2) What about a solar charging dock for it at home? What is the solar charging time as is, and how large of an array would be required to charge it at wall charger speed, and actually be zero footprint? (besides manufacturing requirements)

Perfect addendum to a teardrop travel trailer. At a hundred pounds you could pull it as a commuter vehicle behind your trailer on vacation.

This vehicle has a robust electric motor and battery. The addition of solar trickle charging of the main battery intrigues me as it is no simple matter. I found it to be easier to just solar charge up a 12V LED lighting system.

Great product and I'm game for that price. $4000 will buy you a good electric bicycle but at least there, you can ride in the rain. And it's all about choice, peddle or use the electric motor to help. This is a great compromise.

Neat little unit. But will your poor cousins up north have access to this great little comuter buggy? I currently ride a Catrike from the US of A and would like to explore the enclosed version of this mode of transportation.

I would love to have one of these things, atm my only reliable form of transportation is a regular mountain bike.

pros: as of any velomobile + low price in the US, standard solar charging, easier entry and better visibility than some of its cousins cons: as of any velomobile + poor aerodynamics (even compared to Alligt A4) + high centre of gravity One can buy this for a few years gym membership that's either working out for free or having a free ride:) Good luck Organic Transit! PS: prospective buyers of e-cars must look at the ELF's ratio of price to range on a single charge.