The velomobile: high-tech bike or low-tech car?

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The velomobile: high-tech bike or low-tech car?

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The Velomobile: High-tech Bike or Low-tech Car?

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The human power required to achieve a speed of 30 km/h in a velomobile is only 79 watts, compared to 271 watts on a normal bicycle.

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