Simple lighweight interior - robust ane easily maintained.
The seat can operate in two positions - for longer road journeys it has a fold out section to improve comfort, and for short delivery journeys it folds away to enable better access to & from the cab area
3rd year University Work submitted for L'Argus commercial vehicle competition.
Innovative vesatile delivery vehicle.
Hybrid diesel electric drive allows vehicle to run indoors in malls on delivery duties & on the open road in a variety of roles.
Narrow width enables use in pedestrianised areas.
To retain stability at high speed the front suspension allows vehicle to lean in to bends like a motorcycle.
Simple lighweight interior - robust ane easily maintained.
The seat can operate in two positions - for longer road journeys it has a fold out section to improve comfort, and for short delivery journeys it folds away to enable better access to & from the cab area
Rear load bed can be fitted with curtain sides or more secure composite panels.
Drivers door can be stowed between cab area and load bed using a hinge and runner system again to improve cab entry during short delivery jobs
Load bed is designed to carry two standard Euro Pallet sited containers.
Channels below the load bed either side of the central rear wheel allow easy and quick loading by fork-lift truck.
Three wheeled chassis simplifies the leaning mechanism compared to a four wheeled vehicle.
A three wheeled layout of this type with two steering wheels at the front of the vehicle gives comparable cornering and braking performance to a four wheeled design while saving on weight.
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