I get an e-newsletter from the IT division at the U of M, and the latest one had
a link to an article about a cute "narrow commuter vehicle" they are developing
as a way to increase the capacity of existing roadways in rush hour. It is
basically an enclosed lean-steer delta trike. To check it out, go to -
http://www1.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature_Stories/U_researchers_advance_narrow_commute\
r_vehicle_concept.html#

I saw something like this several years ago, and it too used fancy gyroscopes
and computers to control the lean based on speed, steering angle, etc. I've
ridden a couple of lean-steered HPVs that worked fine with passive lean control,
but I suppose with heavier vehicles and less experienced riders that may not be
workable. I'm also not sure I would want to be in this thing when some moron in
a big SUV t-bones me coming out an entrance ramp onto the freeway! A lighter
pedal/electric hybrid version operated on surface streets makes more sense to
me, but, hey, I'm just an old bike geek so what do I know?
Tim Dunsworth