Quadricycle
A quadricycle is a four-wheeled microcar, recognized as a distinct vehicle category in the European Union. These vehicles can be designed to less stringent requirements when compared to regular cars, and they're defined by limitations in terms of top speed, engine power output, and weight.
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For many delivery riders, a supersized cargo box worn like a backpack and a powerful ebike are all that's needed to keep goods moving in the city. Multiple large packages require bigger thinking, as seen in Honda's upcoming Fastport eQuad. -
Back in 2014, e-mobility company AEMotion set out to "combine the agility of a motorcycle with the safety profile of a four-wheeled vehicle." After much prototyping, its two-person tilting creation is up for pre-order ahead of production next year. -
Norwegian company Podbike has just stated that it is filing for bankruptcy, only a few months after announcing the availability of its Frikar pedal-electric quadcycle to buyers in Austria and Belgium. It was already being sold in Norway and Germany. -
There are times when a car is more of a vehicle than you need, but even a three-wheeled velomobile is just a little too … little. That's where the pedal-electric Acticycle comes in, with its four wheels, two seats, and top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). -
Toyota's just unveiled a quadricycle concept that I really hope it gets around to building. The compact FT-Me seats two, takes up just half a parking space, and is designed to offer plenty of flexibility in a small package.