BODY IN WHITE or THE PARETO PRINCIPLE
The bodyshell (body-in-white) of the TWIKE 5 is undergoing its foreseeable final development loop in these weeks, but Vilfredo Pareto sends his regards.
TWIKE – from 0 to 100 in 3.8 seconds
With its drive system, the TWIKE 5 achieves an impressive acceleration sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.8 seconds.
TWIKE – Ergo Check
One boarding please! A repeated “Ergo Check” is indispensable in the trial phase of a vehicle, and this is also the case with our new TWIKE 5.
TWIKE – at the center of energy
It is expected that the range of the TWIKE 5 will exceed the 613 km of the TWIKE 3 already experienced in practice.
TWIKE – Invest in the future!
The TWIKE project can now be supported by the TWIKE community even without purchasing your own vehicle.
10,000 steps you shall take
The electronically controllable pedal generator in the TWIKE 5 mutates from a range extender to a life extender.
TWIKE Calendar 2021
Every year before the end of the year we present you our popular and traditional TWIKE calendar with themed postcard motifs.
TWIKE 5 – Mirror Mirror
The TWIKE 5 mirrors are now legally secured and are modified especially for us. No folding necessary in parking spaces.
TWIKE 5 – Lightweight construction with flax
Flax fibers have ecological advantages. In the TWIKE 5, we use the raw material in the outer skin and the sporty seat shells.
TWIKE 5 – Efficiency and performance
The first simulations confirm – performance on the race track and yet highly efficient in everyday life!
TWIKE 5 – Start of series development
The result of the concept phase is impressive. With momentum, the start of series development is now underway.
TWIKE 5 – Delta or Tadpole Trike?
Why are the two wheels on a tricycle better off on the rear axle than on the front axle? If you’re going around the corner braking, then two wheels in the front make more sense than just one, right? That is the spontaneous thought. Why the constellation with one wheel in front is better for the TWIKE, however, is shown in the following article.
TWIKE 5 – Design Update
Shortly before the concept phase is completed, we would like to show the effects on the design of the exterior surfaces that we are already aware of. However, the surfaces have not yet been finalized in all details. This may still result in requirements from production or from further aerodynamic tests. However, the appearance will no longer change seriously.
TWIKE 5 Schedule – Concept phase reloaded
And already we are in the middle of it. In the concept phase of the TWIKE 5.
TWIKE is now called TWIKE – And nothing else changes
We have been thinking about the overdue renaming to TWIKE GmbH for quite some time. Of course, all our obligations and contracts with customers and suppliers remain valid after the renaming. With the worldwide protected brand, which has now also been integrated into the company name, TWIKE GmbH receives a further sustainable basis for all upcoming developments.
TWIKE 5 schedule – Butter by the fishes / Time to talk turkey
Butter by the fishes / Time to talk turkey
TWIKE Calendar 2020
We remain true to our tradition and are pleased to present you the popular TWIKE annual calendar with postcard motifs for 2020 under the motto “Change – towards Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability”.
The inconspicuous little w in the cw value stands for resistance!
TWIKE 5 UPDATE: cw – value already optimized to 0.27.
A hot tricycle – The vehicle that does not fit into any drawer
The hot tricycle is called TWIKE and is a vehicle that combines technology and sustainability into something completely new.
TWIKE 5 – Erlkönig
Who drives there so late through rain and wind? Is it the 5 Series? TWIKE’s youngest child?
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED – TWIKE 5 Minimum funding goal reached!
The TWIKE was a COMMUNITY PROJECT from the very beginning and TWIKE pioneers have now managed for the second time in the history of the TWIKE to financially support the development of a new generation of vehicles.
OPEN RANGE – TWIKE 5 WLTP range of 405 km
405 kilometers will be the expected range of the TWIKE 5 according to the WLTP cycle prescribed for normal passenger cars.
Human Machine Interface
HMI stands for human-machine interface. In short, it refers to the user’s interface with the vehicle and offers unique opportunities.
TWIKE with solar energy
How large is a solar system, what energy for 15,000 km annual mileage is generated with the TWIKE 5? This is the question of TWIKE prospective customers, who would like to generate their mobility not only sporty active, but also with clean driving current.
Steering via side-stick steering
In contrast to the TWIKE 3, the TWIKE 5 will also have its two steering levers and still allow at times to steer the vehicle with only one hand, whether with the left or the right.
2019 GENEVA International Motorshow
The time has come. The TWIKE 5 is shown to the public for the first time and is available to the trade press.
SOP or THE SQUARE OF THREE
For us, too, the wait for the start of the series is taking far too long.
TWIKE 5 Dune
Two 225-17″ All-Terrain on the rear axle and a little more ground clearance are enough to make the TWIKE 5 suitable for dunes.
20 years TWIKE North Cape Challenge
Twenty years ago, in the spring of 1998, under the leadership of François Loeb, then a member of the Swiss National Council, seven TWIKEs set out on a 70-day, 12,000-km electric journey through 14 countries.
Topless
A clear view of the blue sky, the sound of the sea close to your ears and a refreshing breeze around your head. Does that sound like riding a bike on vacation?
TWIKE in Berlin at the Formula E
Formula E electrifies Berlin – and we are there. The TWIKE 3 presents itself in the E-Village on site as well as the course for test drives.
TWIKE Service
No oil change, no filter change, no spark plugs, and then some. Electric vehicles never have to go in for service again!
First impressions – test drive in the TWIKE 5
How does it get driven, how does the hood open, how do you get in? But just see for yourself.
BOM
BOM does not mean that our TWIKE 5 has just exploded. This is because BOM stands for “bill of materials” and is the one now commonly used in vehicle construction.
Let’s talk business!
What should the subsequent TWIKE 6 look like?
We were asked this question a few weeks ago by a prospective partner from overseas.
TWIKE 5 practices the spotlight
Not all the “clothes”, i.e. the outer skin of the TWIKE 5, have been finalized yet. But we are already practicing the effect of the performance.
TWIKE 5 has a big mouth … and also something behind it
The trunk of the TWIKE 5 will not only be suitable for the daily shopping and the sports bag.
With safety
One of the complex but equally ingenious components of the new TWIKE 5 will be its roll bar.
International COP 23 TWIKE Pilots & Friends Meeting
The World Climate Conference COP23 will take place this year from 06-17 November in Bonn. While Fiji will chair the conference as presidency, Germany will take on the role of technical host.
Open the door …
Our TWIKE engineers are currently in the process of inventing a new type of component.
E-Silvretta 2017
As part of the Silvretta Classic Rally, the classic cars meet the newcomers with the E-Silvretta running parallel, or the modern pioneers of automotive engineering meet their ancestors. For the first time in history
Getting started with the TWIKE 5 – made easy
The frame concept was actually considered complete and was only to be confirmed with the driver test vehicle.
Sir Isaac sends his regards
In between, a little basic knowledge – Isaac Newton on the lightness of being – and why mass does not equal class.
TWIKE Calendar 2017
In 2017, our pilots & friends are again accompanied by the popular TWIKE desk calendar, this time with motifs mainly of the TWIKE 5.
Quo Vadis?
A steering wheel is a steering wheel is a steering wheel? Not at all! In our view, innovation does not stop at the drive.
Rally to the climate summit
At 11. and November 12, an international meeting of committed electromobilists will take place in Marrakech, Morocco on the occasion of the climate summit COP 22.
In the beginning was the drive
The construction of the driver test carrier has begun. In addition to other initial purchases, we have now commissioned the engine designed specifically for the TWIKE 5.
Al principio fue el impulso
Ha comenzado la construcción del vehículo de pruebas del conductor. Entre otras compras iniciales, ya hemos encargado el motor diseñado específicamente para el TWIKE 5.
TWIKE 5 – Accelerate!
Are you like us – can’t wait to see the TWIKE 5 on the road? Then you start now too!
New data interface
After the vehicle assemblies such as the TWIKE 5’s powertrain and chassis have already been presented, here is an insight into the development of the on-board electrics and electronics.
TWIKE 5 & TWIKE 3 in comparison
20 years of TWIKE, two models. Enclosed we present you the differences of the two vehicles. The TWIKE 3 will continue to be produced on demand alongside the TWIKE 5.
Meet TWIKE at the IAA
This year TWIKE will again be represented with a booth at the IAA, which will take place in Frankfurt/Main from September 17 to 27.
More efficiency – less consumption
Compared with the TWIKE 3, the TWIKE 5 will have a lot to learn in terms of driving safety, comfort and dynamics.
20 years in series
The anniversary gives the TWIKE Club Switzerland on August 15, 2015 the opportunity to trace the history and share memories of the last 20 years.
Driving dynamics
“To meet future requirements for sustainable individual mobility, efficient alternatives to the resource- and energy-intensive passenger car are needed.”
The XTRA Charger
Freshly arrived: The XTRA Charger. This not only halves the charging time due to an additional connection.
Range record: 613 km
In the first year of the TWIKE 3, 1995, we covered the distance from Rosenthal to Putbus (Stralsund) by TWIKE.
How it began
Martin Möscheid on the goals and motivation at TWIKE.
Feel your heartbeat!
The limited TWIKE (heartbeat) edition has recently become available from us. Until now always flirted with a TWIKE?
Let’s TWIKE Europe!
Since 1.1.2015, new vehicles have been delivered with a COC (Certificate of Conformity). This enables uniform approval in all European countries for the first time.
