Say what you will about Yamaha Motor, but if there's one thing to know about the company, it's that it loves its leaning three-wheeler ... in designing the C294 EV sidecar concept.

The motorcycle sidecar used to be a ubiquitous kind of low-cost transportation, a simple way of doubling (or trebling) the accommodation on a two-seater, as well as provide space for luggage. Yet ...