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The
Solar Trike is a personal transportation vehicle that may be
used either in solar/electric mode, manual/pedal mode or both
simultaneously. The Solar Trike is a production vehicle and
may be currently purchased from Solar Propulsion or one of it's
agents. Two models are currently available. The Mark I low-torque
model is suitable for flat terrain. The Mark II high-torque
model is suitable for hilly terrian.
The Solar Trike is a zero pollution vehicle highly suited for
congested cities of third world countries where pollution from
two-cycle scooters is a serious problem. In North America its
principal use is personal urban transportation and in retirement
communities. For further information, please contact.
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MARK
I
(Low
Torque)
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MARK
II
(High
Torque)
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Weight
LBS (Kgs) |
98
(44) |
118
(54) |
Length
IN (cm) |
72
(183) |
74
(188) |
Width
IN (cm) |
28
(71) |
28
(71) |
Height
IN (cm) |
41
(104) |
41
(104) |
Electric
Speeds |
1
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Variable |
Current
Maximizer |
NO
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YES |
Electric
Control |
NO
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YES |
Brakes |
Dual
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Dual |
Speedometer |
NO
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YES |
Odometer |
NO
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YES |
Electric
Horn |
YES
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YES |
Head
Light |
YES
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YES |
Tail
Light |
YES
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YES |
Reflectors |
YES
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YES |
Courtesy
Flag |
YES
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YES |
Manual
Gear Ratio |
3
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3 |
Crank
Length IN (cm) |
5
(13) |
6
(15) |
Wheel
Diam IN (cm) |
16
(41) |
24
(61) |
Solar
Panel |
18
Watt (30 Optional) |
18
Watt (30 Optional) |
Battery |
Single
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Dual |
Price |
$1095
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$1295 |
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