velomobile

American  

[vel-oh-moh-beel] / ˈvɛl oʊ moʊˌbil /

noun

plural

velomobiles

1. a two- or three-wheeled vehicle, typically recumbent, that is powered by the rider and enclosed in a protective, aerodynamic shell.

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Example Sentences

The Elf is what's called a velomobile , a pedal-powered mini-car, typically in the design of a recumbent tricycle with a shell over it to protect you from the elements.

From Scientific American

I’m going to get a TruckIt, a tiny little recumbent-bicycle deal with an electric motor — it’s called a velomobile, if you want to know.

From Scientific American

He began riding with the device this year after buying a $7,000 velomobile, a three-wheeled recumbent cycle with a shell around it.

From New York Times