Velomobile Production & "Commercials"


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Production
(as of February, 2005)
Versatile Mango Quest velomobile WAW velomobile Cab-Bike velomobile
When started - how many made - How many vehicles in use with mileages? Now 2 years old. 18 in regular use. Approx 3-4 years old.  Many in regular use.  (See web site.) Approx 3-4 yrs old.  Many in regular use. (See web site.) Now 2.5 years old. 7 in regular commuting use. Many in use - (including some in the US)
Is there any policy on repairs in foreign countries - e.g. after a bad crash with damaged the body shell? Not known. A foreign owner would be expected to make this type of
fiberglass repair.
A foreign owner would be expected to make this type of
fiberglass repair.
Body shell is totally structural and  should survive a roll with only damage to paintwork. Self repair expected.
Shipping options -- have these vehicles ever been shipped - if so what did it cost? Sales currently all within The Netherlands ? ? Sales currently within Low Countries (one in Sweden). Have been shipped to several countries.
Any in use in the UK? No. No. Yes. (1) No. Not known.
"Commercials"
(as of February, 2005)
Versatile Mango Quest WAW Cab-Bike
Is there a payment on order, if so what % No. No. No. No. The vehicle I tested is currently offered for sale second hand. A new machine may have given better results.
What other payments are due before collection? Payment 4 weeks before/ on collection Payment on collection. Payment on collection. Payment on collection. ?
Are there future vehicles planned - if so what will change? No (design is stable) No (design is stable) Design is very gradually evolving and improving. Although the vehicle has already reached a very practical stage it is still developing. ?
What changes expected in the company in the medium term (1 yr)? Production and sales to be handled by Tempelmans Velomobiel expects to continue as a
3-man company at its present size and
expects competitors to produce similar
vehicles.
Velomobiel expects to continue as a
3-man company at its present size and
expects competitors to produce similar
vehicles.
Production increases to approx 10 per year. ?
Versatile
Mango
Quest
WAW
Cab-Bike
Versatile Mango Quest velomobile WAW velomobile Cab-Bike velomobile