DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane HALF MOTORCYCLE, HALF CAR, ALL-ELECTRIC Source: Yamaha Yamaha has a unique, 3-wheeler concept called Tricera, that appears to be part motorcycle and part car. Here's what we know: Looks like a traditional car, but it's an open-air, 3-wheeler with a fully open cockpit Yamaha calls it an "electric autocycle" Three-wheel steering system means that all 3 wheels - 2 in the front and 1 in the rear - turn at the same time Additionally, Tricera will have a manual mode for rear-wheel steering Said to be very maneuverable on turns Very futuristic design Vehicle is all-electric powered and produces zero emissions No specs have been revealed Will make its US debut at AIMExpo in Las Vegas on February 6 This is an intriguing new concept and alternative form of personal mobility from Yamaha, which has not revealed if it plans to