Singer Will.I.Am Wants To Fix Inner Cities With A Ridiculously Complex $30,000 Trike With Tron Lightcycle Wheels And An AI 'Brain'

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• Will.I.Am, frontman of the Black Eyed Peas, is launching the Trinity, a $30,000 electric trike with AI capabilities and a futuristic design inspired by Tron Lightcycle, aiming to combine technology, education, and urban revitalization.
• The Trinity was unveiled at CES 2026 and features dual Yasa P400R hub motors with up to 800 HP, a 176-mile range, and a self-balancing system by DEKA, with an AI “brain” powered by NVIDIA DGX Spark for conversational interaction and task management.
• Beyond the vehicle, Will.I.Am plans to build inner-city factories and collaborate with local colleges to teach robotics and technology skills, intending to create jobs and foster STEAM education in underserved communities.
• Although Will.I.Am has a history of ambitious but largely unsuccessful car projects, including modified vehicles under the IAMAUTO label, the Trinity aims to bypass some regulatory hurdles by classifying as a motorcycle, potentially easing production challenges.
• The Trinity is currently at the prototype stage with plans for production next year, supported by a Kickstarter campaign, but the feasibility of scaling up manufacturing and delivering on its promises remains uncertain given the complexities of automotive production.