The article is specifically talking about velomobiles: fully enclosed recumbent trikes. They're distinctly not better than a regular e-bike: * Where do you pa

The article is specifically talking about velomobiles: fully enclosed recumbent trikes. They're distinctly not better than a regular e-bike: * Where do you park this monstrosity? Are you really gonna hop the curb chain it a post? If you're a cyclist, why would give up the amazing parking opportunities that regular bikes provide? * Protected from the rain, sure, but hot as hell inside. Every cyclist knows that rain gear is just bad as the rain. You're either soaked from your own sweat or nature. * Visibility, both for you and of you, is nil. Covered by nearly every other comment here. * Maintenance looks like hell. Bike shop people will hate you because it won't even fit through the door. Or you could DIY at home, regularly removing the fairing for trivial jobs like brake pads or chain cleaning. * The speeds mentioned in the article, 40-50kph, aren't even particularly notable for e-motorcycles (class III e-bikes). Long ago, recumbents had an advantage over acoustic bikes but times have very much changed.