fascinating spec.s for Craig Cornelius’ human-powered commuter vehicle …
1. Weather Protection
2. Statically Stable
3. Reasonable Cruise Speed
4. Cargo Carrying Capacity
5. No Wider than a Bicycle
6. Same Height as an Auto
7. Comfortable posture and ease of entry
8. Two-wheel drive
9. Car-type Wheels
10. Electric Assist for Hills

Reminds me of the Bicycle Design Commuter bike design contest.
I agree …. Weather is a major objection to everyday cycling –
( I even say .. Bicycle designers’ final frontier ? – How to beat the rain ? … the guardian recently showed some traditional solutions – gu.com/p/3ann2/tw
(and, as ever, Netherlands leads the way … http://www.madamedepe.com/bikinginamsterdam.php

Good luck Craig, you may well be surfing along the front of a wave.