About this project
Jean-Michel Liminana (France) took part in Sun Trip Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026 and Sun Trip Maroc 2026, the long-distance adventure on solar-powered bikes held since 2013.
The machine is a solar velomobile.
Jean-Michel Liminana rides an Alleweder A4 velomobile with two front Green motors set to 1,000 W, two 48 V batteries (20 Ah and 40 Ah) and 500 W of solar from three bifacial panels. It weighs about 62 kg.
Technical data
| Name | Jean-Michel Liminana |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Sun Trip | Sun Trip Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026, Sun Trip Maroc 2026 |
| Vehicle | Alleweder A4 velomobile |
| Motor | 2 × Green front motors, set to 1,000 W |
| Solar | 500 W, 3 bifacial panels |
| Battery | 48 V, 20 Ah + 40 Ah |
| Weight | 62 kg |
Sources
- The Sun Trip: Jean-Michel Liminana (English profile)
- The Sun Trip: Jean-Michel Liminana (French profile)
The details on this page are based on the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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