Tilting-Vehicle

Chinese manufacturer Doufeng is set to release a tilting three-wheeler with a roof to keep the rain – and sun – off riders in traffic. Electric and combustion versions are set to drop, with price tags that'd look cheap on an ebike.

Tilting electric three-wheelers may be fun and agile, but they're generally still not as safe to drive as good ol' four-wheeled cars. The Kairos EV could change that, as it features not one but two unique safety systems.

Pedal-powered "velocars" certainly are fun, eco-friendly and even practical, but they can also be tippy. Canadian builder Wally Swarchuk has addressed that problem in his one-off Tilt4orce, which uses a clever tilting system to lean into turns.

California-based startup X-oto has launched a three-wheeled electric seated scooter aimed at urban riders and delivery services that leans into corners, and could even see folks zipping around town without needing a moto license.

If you were pedaling over rough terrain while carrying a big load, you'd probably appreciate the stability of three wheels. The BiTrike was designed with such considerations in mind, as it features front and rear suspension, plus it tilts into turns.

In order to more closely simulate real cycling, there are now stationary bikes that the rider can lean to either side. Currently on Kickstarter, the Austrian-designed Curveplate system allows conventional exercise bikes to do the same thing.

The new generation of Piaggio’s MP3 tilting three-wheeled scooters has debuted with two models, the 400 HPE and 530 HPE. Both feature updated looks and engines, as well as a host of fresh electronic gear, including a rear-facing radar and camera combo.

If you can't build out, build up. It works for city buildings, and a Japanese design firm is trying to make it work for city bikes. The Streek e-trike carries two levels of cargo inside a loop frame compact enough for tight city streets and paths.

Although electric scooters are becoming extremely popular, the things are still too unstable for some people. The Afreda S6 was designed with such folks in mind, as it features two front wheels that independently tilt into turns.

The Swincar still ranks as one of the most magnificently weird and wonderful vehicles I've seen in nearly 15 years writing for New Atlas, and this ditch-straddling electric oddity is now available in street-legal tandem and mobility versions.

Chinese auto giant SAIC has let its design team stretch out on an ultra-futuristic EV project. The tilting R RYZR has outrageous design touches throughout, including hubless front wheels, swappable steering, and two seats that require serious faith.

Electric cargo trikes are an eco-friendly option for making deliveries in urban environments, but the things can be unstable when turning corners. Tilting trikes offer a solution, and Germany's Lastkraftflitzer is a particularly intriguing example.