b.wilson wrote:
Hello Leeedy

You're a veritable fountain of knowledge on this stuff.

Yes, you're right. The Solex was classified and generally described as a moped. The unfortunate part was it needed a goodly amount of pedalling to make any real progress!

It's interesting how devices like this have come and gone in terms go popularity.

Logically, the next wave should be small electric powered motorcycles of course. These are now being made and sold by the millions in China, since motorcycles have been banned from most main roads there. Problem is, you can't hear them coming down the pavement behind you! Electric "scooters" in China now cost about the same as a small motorcycle and have a nominal range of around 100 miles. Popular brands include names that translate to things like "Soaring Pigeon". Somehow, I doubt that will catch on.

Now, back to Packards. Am contemplating a solo run in the Clipper today. A lovely clear winter's day here with a nip in the air. All I have to do is come up with a compelling reason to travel when I'm supposed to be languishing at home out of harms way.

Cheers

Brian