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Electric Cars Alone Not Enough to Save Us, Study Claims

Matias Prieto — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:33:47 +0000

A team of scientists has written to the Committee of Climate Change warning that if the UK’s 31.5 million cars are replaced by electric vehicles by 2050, as is currently planned by the Government, this will require almost twice the current annual global supply of cobalt. Moreover, as we have already reported, a shortage of this […]

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Uber will spend $10 million to reduce traffic congestion

Matthew Fiala — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:26:04 +0000

Over the next three years, Uber will spend $10 million on programs aimed at reducing traffic congestion in cities. The popularity of Uber’s ride-hailing service is responsible exacerbating this problem. Traffic congestion is responsible for air quality problems that often result in health problems such as respiratory problems, as well as reduction in intelligence, and dementia. There are […]

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How to Convert a Full-Suspension Bike to Electric

Arsenij Percov — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:20:09 +0000

For sure, you know what e-bikes are, and you probably own one or have plans to buy one in the near future. Imagine driving through the city, or even go off-road, on something that can be both a scooter and a bicycle, depending on what you want, but that is not the cheapest thing to […]

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Ettore- affordable, electric, folding bike on Kickstarter

Mila Luleva — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 19:16:14 +0000

Ettore hits Kickstarter as the first affordable, fully electric, folding bike. Commuting is not an easy business. Changing between different modes of transport is not only exhausting and unpleasant, but it can also be quite costly. Bicycles are usually a nice alternative to, let’s say, the buses from and to the first and final train stations. […]

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Top 5 Alternative Electric Vehicles for 2016

Mila Luleva — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:50:04 +0000

Do you want to go electric in 2016, but you are not entirely convinced an electric car is the right choice for you? Take a look at this compilation of the most promising, cool and green alternative transport means. 1.The WalkCar WalkCar is one of those highly portable and convenient means of fast electric transportation, […]

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Keep Your Bike Safe with Stowaway Storage System

Mila Luleva — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:42:47 +0000

Stowaway bicycle storage system keeps your bike away from the street and from your corridor, making storing safer, easier and more convenient than ever. When it comes to traffic-jam-free, time-independent, healthy and green mode of transport, there is nothing that can beat the bicycle. After just a few weeks of daily biking, every person gets so […]

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RaceR e-Bike: The Newest Otocycle is Joining the Family

Michelle Lutz — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 07:03:03 +0000

Electric bikes have become an intriguing option for many Urbanites that want the ease of parking most anywhere, the joy of cutting through bad traffic without any stress, and of course, saving money at the pump. Otocycles are a fun, unique and stylish way to cruise through the day! Otocycles have a new member of […]

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Who Doesn’t Want This Beast Electric Scooter?

Benji Jerew — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:19:03 +0000

As a former Honda Ruckus-, alternative-fuels-, outdoors-, and fun-enthusiast, I can honestly say that this is the one thing that puts all of these things together, a solar-powered lithium-ion two-wheel drive Electric Ruckus, an electric scooter otherwise known as the DAYMAK BEAST D. First, let me tell you that the Honda Ruckus doesn’t seem like […]

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No Plug-in Electric Scooter From Gogoro Hits The Market

Mila Luleva — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:23:35 +0000

The electric Smartscooter from Gogoro, which became famous with its swappable battery system, goes on sale in Taiwan later this month. For those of you, who missed the news the first time around, the Smartscooter by Gogoro is a sleek, high-tech two wheeler, which comes with all the extras one could possibly desire from such […]

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Electric Bicycles – 7 Expert Tips and Things to Consider

Mila Luleva — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:59:37 +0000

Wondering whether to buy your first electric bicycle? Here are a few essential tips and things from the professionals to help you make up your mind. The market is flooded with different types of electric bikes, each one better than the next, all having incredible extras and additional gadgets to make you feel as comfortable […]

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MoDo – Ford’s Smart, Folding Electric Bike

Mila Luleva — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:47:10 +0000

Ford has introduced a new generation of smart folding e-bicycle, which is believed to provide the missing link between the different means of public transport. Busy lifestyles, daily commutes, and numerous other excuses that people find so that they can justify sitting behind the wheel, result in long traffic lines and delays, toxic emissions, and thus heart […]

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Raht Racer, The Fastest Electric Three-Wheeler With Pedals

Mila Luleva — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 20:37:05 +0000

Raht Racer, the e-bike/e-car that moves with the speed of a car, but has pedals, might just be what you need to stay fit while going to work with greater comfort. This somewhat unusual three-wheeled Raht Racer is a hybrid between an electric car and an electric bicycle, which combines the best of both worlds. It is […]

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EV4, Innovative Electric Quad Bike

Mila Luleva — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:46:15 +0000

Tired of being stuck behind the wheel in a tedious urban traffic jam, but missing the stability of four wheels in clean electric bike drives? Wait no more, EV4 is just what you need. EV4 quad e-bike is the result of the incredible efforts of a young and talented Polish inventor and CEO of the firm […]

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Underground Pedestrian and Cycle Routes in London to Generate Energy

Mila Luleva — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 17:46:21 +0000

London’s underground cycle routes might be turning into a serious contender that could bump Amsterdam from the long-held spot of the most bike-friendly capital around. The latest comes from an architecture company, who propose an incredible underground kinetic-energy- generating bicycle and pedestrian paths. According to the latest statistics, the population of UK’s Mega City has […]

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Lampuga: World’s Fastest Electric Surfboard

Mila Luleva — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:41:03 +0000

Lampuga is quite similar to other existing electric surfboards. Just as all the rest, it has a motor and a battery, but the main difference is in the lightweight carbon fiber/composite construction. The hottest of the hot electric vehicles that move on water attracted hundreds in Germany at the annual boat show. Surprisingly, no fancy […]

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The Bicycle of the Future, Cargo Bike vs. Smart Bike

Mila Luleva — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:29:10 +0000

The growing popularity of bicycles these days is remarkable, and also not surprising. Biking is healthy, environmentally friendly, highly convenient and most of all, affordable. But which way will technology take the two wheeler? It is human nature to want to perfect something that appears to be popular. As soon as more people start expressing interest, […]

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Gogoro’s First Smart Electric Scooter, No Plug-in Required

Mila Luleva — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:39:33 +0000

Revolutionary scooters from a fresh Taiwanese start-up hold the potential to wipe out the competition and completely transform urban transportation. This is not only because of the sleek design, electric engine, and great ambition, but also because the two-wheelers come with a whole new system for battery charging- no plug-in involved. Some of you might disagree, […]

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Trefecta E-Bike – The Revolutionary Transportation Gadget

Mila Luleva — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:28:32 +0000

Trefecta e-bike will completely change, or to use the makers’ words, create a new way of thinking about the comfortable items that are almost never seen as a luxurious mode of transport. Electric bicycles are often seen as the humble relative of scooters, which is just a bit better than a regular bike but not as powerful […]

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How to Clean Your House Using Only Natural Products

Mila Luleva — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:50:05 +0000

If your New Years’s resolution is to go that little bit greener in the coming twelve months, but you don’t know where to start, here is a suggestion. Forget about toxic cleaners and detergents, opt for natural food products that can remove any type of dirt. There are many reason for one to hate all […]

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First Ever Bike Escalator Takes Cyclists Up the Hill in Norway

Mila Luleva — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:44:34 +0000

Norway is about to revolutionize their green transport system. The world’s first ever bike escalator called CycloCable, comes to the rescue and helps thousands of cyclists go up that 150m long hill, without having to struggle. Cycling is great for the environment, there is no doubt about that. It is super green as bicycles not […]

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Bicycles Disguised as Cars Promote Sustainable City Mobility Across Europe

Mila Luleva — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:37:53 +0000

There is no single driver, who can honestly say that they like being stuck in a traffic jam. Yet, so few of them would actually consider leaving the car behind and jumping on a bike. A Latvian group, called ‘Let’s Bike It’, decided to test how much visual impact could influence driver’s perception, and demonstrated […]

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The Space Between Bikes and Cars

Ari Luis — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 00:34:42 +0000

This week was big for the auto world with the Mondial de l’Automobile 2014, or the Paris Car Show starting this week and the unveiling of new cars and all. On the other side of the road, presumably 1.5m away, is the humble bicycle. It’s ironic that one of the biggest problems in the developing […]

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Safer Riding on an Electric Bike

Ari Luis — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 02:37:05 +0000

Electric bicycles are the poor man’s equivalent of the Tesla, err actually more like a poor man’s Prius. They’re green, they’re speedy, and they have a profile only a mother could love. It doesn’t help that they are cheap, costing just a little bit more than an entry level road bike, which is why you […]

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Turn Your Bike Into a Solar Electric – What Can Be Hotter?

Ari Luis — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 12:53:54 +0000

Along the streets where I live, I regularly bump into, er I actually just see, guys on mountain bikes and gals on electric scooters. Being a biker myself, I wouldn’t mind trading my bike for an electric scooter especially on the way home in the hot summer sun, after a challenging trail ride. Thanks to […]

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The Environmental Impact of Our Connected Life

Benji Jerew — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:50:22 +0000

Have you ever thought about the environmental impact of our adoption of modern technology, such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops? It has been said that the world is getting smaller and, in a sense, it is. Thanks to modern technology, we can now communicate, in real time, with people halfway around the globe. Internet-connected devices […]

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E-bike Conversion Kit Monitors Heart Rate, Tells You When to Go Electric

Mila Luleva — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 08:53:07 +0000

Opting for an e-bike is not always possible, especially when our physical condition prevents us from enjoying a pedal-powered two-wheeler. Thankfully, this should not be the case for much longer. Falco’s Fusion Sports Drive e-bike conversion kit measures heart rate and assesses how much e-help is actually needed. If you have to make the choice between ditching your regular bike, […]

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More Bicycles on the Roads Can Reduce Traffic Accidents, A Study

Mila Luleva — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 10:38:57 +0000

Are you worried that riding a bike to work makes you more prone to accidents? You might be right, but that is only if you are the sole biker on the road. According to a team of researchers from University of Colorado Denver, the more bikers on the road, the slimmer the chance of car-bike […]

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Priority Bicycle: Fast, Light, Cheap and Almost Unbreakable

Mila Luleva — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 08:56:51 +0000

The one mode of transport that guarantees you no traffic jams, no parking fees, no petrol or charging station queues, no increase in carbon footprint, and no guilt when you have that tasty lunch, is definitely the bicycle. Yes, it is true that most good ones do not come cheap, but now with the new […]

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Teenage Girl Designs Washing Machine That Runs on Pedal Power

Mila Luleva — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:08:06 +0000

Teenagers have proven over the years, that they can come up with incredible inventions that turn people’s heads around and leave them there wondering how come they did not think of that. This is especially the case in poor areas of the world, where often simple practical solutions go a lot further than any modern […]

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Swedish City Rents Bikes for Free to Make You Leave the Car Behind

Mila Luleva — Sat, 24 May 2014 10:55:51 +0000

If you liked the news about Madrid offering electric bikes for rent to make people leave the car at home, wait until you read this. The Swedish city of Gothenburg is not wasting time with persuading people to pay for cycling. Instead, they are simply giving the bikes for free for a period of six months, […]

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Pedal Power: Amsterdam Airport Bikes Charge Your Gadgets

Mila Luleva — Thu, 22 May 2014 14:53:53 +0000

At the Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, pedal powering your gadgets is not a problem. You can jump on a stationary bike and charge the device in no time. One of the most frustrating things that could happen to you at an airport, well, besides being stuck in a line at passport control for hours, is […]

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Electric Bike Conversion Kit is Lightest Ever

Benji Jerew — Wed, 21 May 2014 15:41:06 +0000

When considering an electric bike conversion kit, there are a few paths you can take, both of which help solve the transportation problems city-dwellers or city-workers experience. The main idea with electric bikes is they help to solve the “last mile” problem, where commuters get to their destination city and still have to get to […]

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IKEA FOLKVÄNLIG Electric Bicycle Unveiled

Benji Jerew — Thu, 15 May 2014 17:44:21 +0000

IKEA isn’t just about flat-pack home-assembled furniture. In at least two stores in Vienna, Austria, they’re also selling the IKEA FOLKVÄNLIG electric bicycle. We might be used to seeing IKEA’s flat-pack furniture that you assemble at home, their quirky little language-less assembly instructions, and those Swedish Meatballs, but the innovative company has been throwing a […]

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FEDDZ Electric Bike Has Storage Space Instead of Fuel Tank

Mila Luleva — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:14:15 +0000

Yes, yes, electric cars are the must have items these days, taking over quite a big part of the recent green news. But the Geneva Motor Show reminded us that electric vehicles don’t only come with four wheels. There are these two-wheelers too, that most definitely attract quite a bit of attention. In between the […]

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MythBusters’ Bubble Bike Reduces Emissions and Boosts Fuel Efficiency

Mila Luleva — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:27:04 +0000

We’ve got to love the MythBusters on The Discovery Channel. These guys have the incredible ability to break all, OK maybe not all, but most of our common believes, and they surely do it with flair. Considering the huge emphasis that governments and car manufacturers nowadays put on emissions and energy efficiency, as well as […]

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Copenhagen Wheel Converts ANY Bike to an E-Bike

Benji Jerew — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:47:23 +0000

The case for riding a bike is pretty strong, such as enhanced physical fitness, fuel savings, less traffic congestion, and reduced emissions. Still, depending on the weather and the distance, you could end up at the office soaked in sweat, which is why e-bikes are becoming more popular. E-bikes, that is, bicycles with electric motors, […]

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2014 BMW Cruise Electric Bicycle, Fast Fun For Bike Commuters

Benji Jerew — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:08:35 +0000

As cities are clogged with more cars, buses, and taxis, the bicycle is becoming more common as a commuter vehicle than ever before. If you want to get to work without sweating, then an electric bicycle is for you. The next time you’re stuck in traffic during rush hour [how’s that for an oxymoron?] try […]

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DoD, US Navy Focus on Clean Energy in Hawaii

Leigh Hutchens — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 01:51:27 +0000

The Energy Excelerator, a funding agency for renewable energy start-ups based out of Hawaii, has just been given $30 million by the US Navy to continue its work on alternative fuel initiatives. The Energy Excelerator also receives funding from the Department of Energy (DOE), among others. The agency already has a host of success stories […]

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Rubbee, Fastest Electric Bike Conversion on the Planet, Just $1,000

Benji Jerew — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:22:56 +0000

As more short-range commuters are converting to bicycles and bike lanes, they are coming to the second realization that maybe an electric bike would have been a better choice. After all, what’s worse than showing up for that all-important 9:30am meeting late than showing up on time but sweating like you just walked out from […]

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DIY Electric Bicycle Book Coming Soon, Pulse Motors

Benji Jerew — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:45:52 +0000

The electric bicycle isn’t about exercise, but getting from place to place, especially commuting to work. For those who can’t stand getting stuck in traffic on a short commute, the bicycle could be the perfect answer. You can get to work on time, enjoy the fresh air [we hope], avoid tolls and public transportation and […]

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Electric Bicycles, a Clean Solution to Decrease Urban Traffic Congestion

Mila Luleva — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:55:01 +0000

A new trend in using electric bicycles is now increasingly noticeable in many cities in North America and Western Europe, providing renewable energy solutions to cope with traffic congestion. Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, are now acknowledged as a desired solution to ecological and economic problems. Many people now recognize the importance of lithium-ion over lead-acid batteries and […]

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Zero Motorcycles Provide E-Bikes for Law Enforcement

Benji Jerew — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:57:58 +0000

In talking about electric vehicles, we realize they’re quiet, and that’s a nice thought, being able to pull into your driveway late at night without waking the neighbor’s dog. Usually, this is where discussion of the acoustics of an electric vehicle ends, and then we talk about more important things like range, recharging, and reliability. […]

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ReCycle One Step Closer to Its First 100% Recycled Aluminum Bicycles

Mike Sandru — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:07:18 +0000

ReCycle, the bicycle manufacturer, is edging closer to the release of its very first 100% recycled aluminum bicycles. Apart from the attention garnered by a bike made only with 100% recycled aluminum, it also includes distinctive features that are a real improvement. For instance, some models will have belts rather than chains, with the saddles […]

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Japan’s New “Assisted Mama” Electric Bike Features Child Seats

Benji Jerew — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:35:44 +0000

We’ve all seen child carriers for bicycles, from rear mounted trailers to rack mounted carriers. Bridgestone subsidiary Bridgeport has designed and has recently sold some 300,000 of its new e-bikes to Japanese clients, specifically mothers. Yes, I said mothers, as the new Bridgeport Assista Mamachiri, which loosely translated means, Assisted Mama Bike. The new e-bike has […]

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New Urban Electric Folding Bicycle Has No Chain

Benji Jerew — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:37:14 +0000

British designer, Mark Sanders, Dutch e-bike expert Han Goes, and Korean auto suppliers Mando Corp and Meister, have come together to design the world’s first plug-in hybrid-electric bicycle, the Mando Footloose. Electricity is stored by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack in the frame, which is either charged by a plug-in charger, or by the pedal-driven […]

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Specialized Turbo e-Bike Rides at 28 mph, Claims It’s The Fastest Bike Out There

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:13:33 +0000

Let me ask you a simple question: how much would you spend for a bike? Would you buy a €5,499 ($7,100) bike? Waiting for you to decide, I’m telling you that Specialized, a company specialized in bikes, has just launched what it calls world’s fastest and best electric bike out there… the Turbo… costing… I just […]

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How to Prolong the Life of Your E-bike Batteries

Mike Sandru — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:34:59 +0000

Wouldn’t it be great if you could free yourself from the high costs of gas and oil by turning to an electric bike or electric scooter? It sure would, but how do you make their expensive batteries last for longer? That seems to be the most important aspect when it comes to the wide usage […]

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Ford E-bike Concept Unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:39:35 +0000

For the first time in its 108 years of existence, Ford announces an electric bike (still in the concept phase, though) for the masses. Well, I don’t know which masses Ford is thinking of, exactly, because from what I’ve seen so far, the Audi e-bike seems a bit expensive for some bikers. The Ford E-bike […]

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Electric Car Rally From Paris to Prague Proves EVs Can Go Long Distances

Mike Sandru — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:25:09 +0000

A convoy of 24 electric cars went from Paris to Prague in order to demonstrate that EVs can be sustainable, long distance capable travel means and that renewable energy can be used to power them. The 3,000 km trip has to be done in 15 days and will end in Prague on September 25, the […]

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Smart's Ebike To Be Launched By End of 2011

Mike Sandru — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:59:14 +0000

A few months ago, Smart has unveiled an amazing electric car concept dubbed ForSpeED, at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Now, the same company said it is planning to launch its first electrically assisted bicycle, unveiled at the Paris Auto Show a year ago. According to the automaker, the near-production ready version of their electric […]

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SiGNa Claims to Have Developed New Electric Bike That Uses Water to Run

Mike Sandru — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:09:48 +0000

A new and impressive technology for electric bicycles has been developed by SiGNa. The innovative product runs on water for a distance of about 100 kilometers on a single charge.

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Fast-Forward Powered Pedals Should Help You Climb Hills Easier

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:43:00 +0000

The idea of modding my bike and making it electric excites me every time I think about it. I even wanted to buy one of those kits on from China a few weeks ago. Then, my wife reminded me that biking is not about going fast and sweatless, but rather about pedaling and enjoying the sports. I can hardly wait till she sees this... the "Fast-Forward Powered Pedals"

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DIY Girl From Ohio Builds Her Own Electric Bike From Scratch – See How

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:38:32 +0000

It looks like men are not the only ones who love technology, welding, batteries and electric motors. After presenting the example of Eva HÃƒÆ’€kansson, who plans on building an electric motorcycle, I stumbled upon the story of another girl, Jennifer Holt, from Columbus, Ohio, who built her own electric bike.

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