Check out the solar-powered clipper trike making its way across the Western U.S.!

[@MadScienceFPV]

Wow, a modern and old-school looking beast of a custom.....what a beauty! Love the look of those front vents in the natural grain material.....like a hand carved Lamborghini!

[@lochlancorey230]

instablaster...

[@markcouch4235]

This is super rad, coolest solar trike yet, and it's also a camper holy sh...

[@dickflinghammer58]

Respect to this dude his quick thinking in an "oh shit the breaks failed" going down the mountain saved an epic if not deadly crash. Sweet build too. I'm into bikepacking and bike camping and trekking. I've been dreaming up a similar build. His is brilliant mostly and not too difficult to build or expensive.

[@JelloFluoride]

Sounds like one of those "dream build" things where you make your own and tailor it to your wants and needs.

[@VEC7ORlt]

That wrap around canopy is such a beauty of engineering. To anyone suggesting mucking with controller, resistors, etc - NO - brakes are brakes and should be sized accordingly.

[@claegason2521]

A resistive dump load could help with your downhill braking issue and let you keep the batteries full. Dump the regen current to a power resistor or a heater element and waste it out as heat. Probably require a custom controller

[@Hellfire4WD]

Now I want one of these... You could use it to go cross-country in all of scandinavia... during that 2 weeks of summer, of course. :D

[@Cee64E]

Wonderful craftsmanship on that. Lovely work.

[@theejoeylee]

I need to know more about how this build!!

[@alexanderbaines-buffery7563]

dito, where can we find construction details ?

[@yellowduck54321]

The Algorithm needs more Likes and liked commentarys to show it to the whole world that traveling without destroying nature is possible.

[@publicdomain3378]

Lol, steel and copper still destroy mountains. But no im there with you. I have a 1200w bike that needs a charging trailer. I dont drive cars either.

[@rdkuless]

nice.. functional art. I have a recumbent Solar E-Trike. My BMS protects the two batteries (over 1800wh) at 52v give me limitless range on sunny days..The Genasun GVB-8 automatically turns the boost/charge current on and off based on the voltage of the batteries. I did some experiments: 1) i use a MistyMate (portable pressurized misting system to cool the solar panels) and 2) i got some of those highly reflective sunshades (the kind you use in the car window to keep cool) to add to and reflect sunlight onto the panels when i'm not moving anymore.. I set the reflectors up at the campsite just to get the most out of the sun. (you have to watch to make sure it doesn't get too hot by using the misting system. I can see this project was a labor of love. The craftsmanship is beautiful. I'm hoping to ride the Rails-to-Trails, from Portland, up to Coeur D'alene, Northern Idaho, Montana, Wisconsin (where i have friends) Have you done any long distance touring..? Robb PDX

[@rossbrumby1957]

I understand it's an aerodynamics test of a plane body, but as a trike, that makes it a major compromise . I'm sure you had fun building it and in the process find simplifications and improvements. I really like how the pedals etc. remove to allow sleeping room- never seen that before. Keep on inventing!

[@billypoe3703]

I like the way the front lexan gives a huge amount of view.

[@gustavovaliente5958]

Hi , you trike is great , I was thinking about sth like that and your is the best option i had found , have you got more videos to it?I will love to see them

[@hallofrecords4959]

Very cool set up. To help solve your braking issue on down hills you could install flaps or something similar to create drag to slow you.

[@dronerdroner783]

Fantastisk. Regards from Norwey... Thanks 🚴‍♀️😀👍👍👍

[@LaineyBug2020]

You are the only other person besides myself that I've found that imagined a human/solar powered land/air/aquatic vehicle/home was possible. I really hope you make this come true! Let me know if you need beta testers. I don't have money, but I'm supporting you in spirit!

[@bradycunningham1267]

Add me to the list. Been dreaming since I was a kids.

[@mrwess1927]

@@bradycunningham1267 ma dudes, dont ever think you are the only one... something that only affects 1% of society is actually tens of millions of people.

[@philiptaylor3262]

Very nice work!!!

[@Robintix]

I saw this when it was here. It is awesome

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

Thanks for your time and effort on that beautiful design of a inspirational solar electric/human powered vehicle. I wish I could here you louder and more clearly. I have my tablet turned up all the way to max volume and still having difficulty hearing you.

[@jimbob7568]

What an incredible vehicle, if I had the cash I'd build one like it in a heartbeat

[@driewiel]

With e-assist and solar panels it can be done for $1000-$1500

[@jacksmith4266]

Trike alone costs more than that, even more, $2000 price tag for used trikes.

[@Chimonger1]

This is amazing!! Love it! Very much like that it can pull a cargo trailer! How much beefing-up needed done to the trike, to accommodate extra weight of cabin & trailer loads? One really good thing about electric bike/trikes, is that when electronics suddenly stop for any number of reasons, the user can still pedal, instead of being stuck stranded. Wish there were units that accommodated folks with limited range of motion! But yikes!?…too much charge from regenerative brakes caused brake to shut down or overheat!?!? I didn’t think that was s’posed to happen with regen brakes?? Can the trike handle carrying extra battery(s), to have one dedicated to handling the overcharging from hills?

[@wenepzoli]

Good day! Super cereative! Thanks shareit!

[@recumbentrocks2929]

Looks amazing! Shame the volume is so low on the video I would have listened to more but gave up in the end.

[@nealmacdonald9896]

What about adding a smaller, brake regen battery that only gets used going downhill to accept all the overflow power?

[@kangalakbash3364]

SUPERB JOB !

[@thebentley71]

Put a vertical axis wind generator over the back wheel. Perhaps you could make it to where it could assist in turning your back wheel, or charge your battery bank.

[@jurajjansky6909]

It is beautiful!

[@noelwelch1666]

Beautiful design

[@mikego18753]

Your bang on about the cost of a car,it takes all your spare cash&more, just so you can go every day to do a crap job Best wishes to you.

[@AlexandreBueno1968]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Would it be possible to install a couple of retarder brake with resistances to have electric braking when the battery is full? A switch would transfer power generated at the motor to the resistances when a stronger braking is needed.

[@solaroweder3707]

This is awesome!

[@GUCR44]

How about using an electric cook stove top for a giant resistor for regenerative braking..?

[@MarcMallary]

You could use a resistor instead of your battery for braking, if itt full.

[@lovesdoggies1481]

I'm disabled I'm trying to build me right not sure how my hands aren't strong this is awesome

[@edwardortz4649]

Interesting thanks for sharing

[@MännerbudenWohnzimmerGarage]

Hallo. Das sieht sehr gut aus top

[@gregorylewis9442]

Dude 😎 that's awesome 👍😎

[@ghostmandeak7305]

Hi im making a recumbent trike electric and a camper for the back at the moment i have a 24v 250w motor and battery for it but am going to put that on the camper and put a wheel motor on the recumbent just so it doesn't kill my speed so if i want to charge that battery and a lithium 1000w battery what power solar panels will i beed my friend please

[@Aquilacorp]

I would love to build the Transportation device your Sirs envisioned. Are there any plans around? or 3 Views. That is a most Brilliant combination of Transportation methods. please respond.

[@tOxIc_TrEaSuRe]

you could do some cooking or baking with the extra power and heat up water for coffee

[@ElectricVehicleAdventures]

I love it!

[@unclegeorge7845]

Fantastic.

[@vivavasquez]

something like this could have saved me and my birds , but what i tried to build was too heavy , i have a head injury so guess that might be why i built something that only a car could use . before that i built a backpack that did save us .

[@vanessajustino9222]

Love this

[@ghostmandeak7305]

I'm trying to build something similar with a camper trailer to travel around England in doing my paranormal hobby

[@aloysiusflartey6122]

dont fancy doing a trip in winter with cold and snow lol

[@alexanderbaines-buffery7563]

Where in the uk are you based. I've built a plywood bent. but it is a low racer, not a camper

[@alexanderbaines-buffery7563]

@@ghostmandeak7305 It is good. Although now I want to make it faster.

[@markmnelson]

@@aloysiusflartey6122did you not hear him say he likes it best for bike camping in winter because a) he’s got in floor electric heat and more than enough electricity to run it-says he barely notices any drop in the battery, plus b) as a 3-wheeler he doesn’t worry about a fall on ice the way he would on a bicycle. His recurrent problem is more power than he knows what to do with, not a shortage.

[@evanemmott]

Is it possible to purchase the plans for this?

[@MrSethshapiro]

how to learn more ? i want to build one (im on a budget)

[@grandyheryarso9538]

Great creative vehicle's

[@marcusmeditation5289]

That’s just a cool idea

[@saramariehawkwing8929]

Could this bike be ride on London distance hwy and would it be legal

[@aloysiusflartey6122]

Our not too bright Traffic Police would stop you as they would think you have an *unregistered motor vehicle* as they cannot see you pedal has that happened to you on the highway? Great idea to have a windshield keep out the cold wind in winter

[@ripambarooah0506]

Wonderful i am also having same dream and making a similar kind of vehicle with hub motor 2000 watts

[@LeesChannel]

Geez, you really would fly with that kind of horsepower.

[@arinasan247]

Way cool!!!

[@Qingeaton]

Comes as a kit. How about Bi-Kia? Think they would sue?

[@jacksmith4266]

Wtf is Bi-Kia?

[@Qingeaton]

@@jacksmith4266 It was a joke. Ikea furniture comes as a kit. If it's a bike, then it's Bikea

[@jacksmith4266]

@@Qingeaton cool

[@GeoLuchse]

Oh well, why is the video so quiet 😅😅

[@michaelfrawley171]

I want one...does it float

[@markmnelson]

He said water tests were coming in the next year. I can’t find any more info, but since he said the whole idea was inspired by the wooden craftsmanship of the old flying boats, I’m eager to see if they’ve made any progress. I can see he’s on FaceBook but I don’t use that anymore. Can’t find anything else about the project. Sad😢

[@lovesdoggies1481]

Love it

[@TheRebelmanone]

Get your son on that job of the brake problem. IF the battery is full then it will use a short circuit designed just for this reason, so you can still STOP the bike!

[@popeyegordon]

Can't hear it!

[@yellowduck54321]

Yeah, Same. Had to pump up the Volume and put my ear direkt on the box to hear them Talk.

[@beabetteryou2022]

Awesome

[@mikaelfransson3658]

I realy like this concept but! in bottom a canoe! 4 wheels and get all his thought in that! Why you can ask! And the answer is "why not"! It hold weather perfect! And a quad can get all benefits and hold more weight! /Mikael

[@Veloje]

Super!

[@maheshvyavhare7321]

👌

[@howtobedone]

What's that called

[@yellowduck54321]

This is called a Trike or tripod with a cabin.

[@videomentaryproductionschannel]

nice video but you need to sort out your sound, very very low had to turn up almost full just hear you, but admire your idea respect.

[@RobertAustralia]

Damn... can't hear you...

[@marksadventures3889]

I would give this a thumbs up but for the very poor quality sound and there's not many specs or construction details, but otherwise cool.

[@shepatown]

I got sustainable when i stopped producing Co2 gas.

[@JonathanBaileyn2u]

I love your philosophy… and I’d like to see it replicated… but how would we pay for emergency services, since they are taxed based. Now, please don’t take me wrong… I too am a minimalist and follow a very close background and philosophy… I’d like to see what we as a collective could come up with for this issue on these tax based services. Because with the right theory.. that can be put into action and with a movement… we can manifest a life like this.. Btw: love the build!!

[@lowlikeme]

Too bad it's hard to hear

[@mikehherron4800]

Your audio needs work. Even with my volume all the way up, it is difficult hearing you. It sounds like you're 20 feet from your microphone. Didn't hear a whole lot about your trike build.

[@stanleybest8833]

You're at 5 or 10% audio and I can't hear your sentences. Too bad.

[@carlrosenbaum3754]

I gave you a thumbs down for your sound not good

[@bruceburns1672]

Audio very bad , unwatchable unfortuneatly .

[@chrism4008]

You should speak more quietly and face the mic into the wind, its too easy to hear you

[@gary7vn]

All these brains but not a clue about how to record sound.

[@joshkloer6067]

People need to learn how to adjust there mic levels so you can be heard