^this.
As far as I can tell, they’re pretty earnest about the whole thing- but for their sake kind of hope that it’s a cynical cash grab.
Of course, with an engineering student on the team, they should have no problem developing and producing a carbon fiber frame, hubless wheels, hydraulic rim brakes, and three internal gearboxes in the time allotted. Oh, and a sidecar “with independent safety test certificate, comparable to European ‘GS’ and ‘TÜV’, to ensure it meets the highest safety standards.”:
