EXPLORE SPARROW
Technology
Stories and images from the Sparrow archive, preserved in their original historical context.
Lightning Management System
Appropriately enough, Mike Corbin spent Father’s Day with his new baby, the Sparrow. It was a bit warm out, but a nice day overall. Mike headed east to make a trip over P
Drivetrain Update: Aluminum Swingarm and AC Motor
The modern Sparrow prototype's drivetrain as Corbin described it: a patented aluminum single-sided swingarm, 30 hp HPEV AC motor, belt drive and regenerative braking.
New AC Drive
The original 300 Sparrows were propelled by a DC (Direct Current) motor. These drives were very reliable and offered operating longevity. The new Sparrow will be driven b