The Valentina is an impressively styled velomobile from South America.

I first became aware of the design several months ago but I was reminded by a comment from a reader in Argentina.  Both Velomobile production and use is concentrated in Europe with rapid growth starting to appear in the US but what about other parts of the world?  Australia & New Zealand have an established industry but what about other countries and particularly South America?  Brazil is no longer an emerging economy – it has emerged – so it is perhaps little surprise to see the beginnings of a velomobile industry there, but what of other neighbouring countries?  If you know of any others please let us know in the comments below.

The Valentina is produced by David Bevilacqua in Florianópolis Brazil.  There is a website in Portuguese (not Spanish) but there appears to be little technical information at present.  The Valentina appears to be mounted on a regular recumbent trike and features a sophisticated lighting system and electric assist.

If anyone can offer more information please comment below.