Peraves Ecomobile
The Ecomobile may seem unconventional, but its design is rooted in functionality. It aimed to be the most efficient way to carry two people plus luggage on the autobahn at up to 150mph. To achieve this, its styling is similar to a fighter jet’s canopy, while power has always come from BMW motorcycle engines. The first 89 Swiss-built Ecomobiles used a K100 four-cylinder 1.0-litre unit, along with the bike’s front suspension, steering and instruments.
Production ended in 2005, but was picked up again in 2009 by Gustav Prochazka and moved to the Czech Republic. Power still comes from the BMW motorcycle range, but the company is also developing an electric version.