People Powered Vehicle

People Powered Vehicle

Description

Part of the collection of Harry Kraemer's rare and vintage three wheelers.

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EVI also made an electric version of the PPV, it was called the EPV for Electric Powered Vehicle. Pictured here is an example of a EPV.

Click here for a press release for the EPV




Award history

2016
Second Place Antique Car at KGAI Open House

Here is a PPV with a RideKick electric assist.

PPV RideKick electric assist
Equipment Specifications
ManufacturerEVI
ModelPPV
Detailed Information
Detailed Description
The People Powered Vehicle, or PPV, was a two-person pedal-powered car introduced in the United States during the oil crisis of the early 1970s. Manufactured by EVI of Sterling Heights, Michigan, it sold for less than $400. This tricycle was manufactured with a three-speed, floor shift, open type transmission with a single-wheel drive. Either the driver or the passenger could pedal independently or as a team. Reverse was accomplished by reaching outside and turning one of the rear wheels by hand. At one time, a rear-hinged, surrey top was available. Most were manufactured with a forest green bottom and a white hood. Red or yellow bottoms with white tops were also offered. An upgraded version of this vehicle was being offered by the International Surrey Company Ltd. under the trade name Impello however it is no longer available.
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