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Human-Electric Hybrid – 1998 Twike

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Developed by Swiss students for the 1986 World EXPO in Vancouver, British Columbia, the TWIKE won an award for best ergonomic design in the “Innovative Vehicle Design Competition”. At the time it was 100% driven by the human power of pedaling. The initial success led to a commercial venture in 1992 (with production starting in 1995) with the third evolution …

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1956 Heinkel Tourist 103 AO with Steib Sidecar

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Post Sale Update: This Heinkel sold for $8,550 after 42 bids on eBay. Heinkel started as a German aircraft manufacturer that found themselves without a product after the Allies banned them from making planes after World War II. They moved on to bicycles, a microcar, and scooters like the Tourist to help Germans who couldn’t afford a car but needed …