Sentences with phrase «electric bicycle driven»

Bicycle developed the first all Solar electric bicycle driven completely from power derived from the Sun's Rays.

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It's the latest product from their small private company, BionX, which till now has been selling electric drive systems for bicycles.

Anticipating the next step, researchers at MIT have proposed a scheme called CityCar in which compact electric vehicles would be scattered in parking stations all around cities, enabling riders to jump into one and drive it to the station nearest their destination, then leave it for the next rider, much like the shared - bicycle systems that have sprung up in cities around the world.

[48] It is naturally available on electric bicycles with direct - drive hub motors.

The recent flush of electric bikes that hide high - tech drive systems in old - school style may not go very far in replacing a car, but they might help get more people on bicycles.

Granted I'm not up to Anthony Watt's level with his self funded solar house and driving a small electric car etc or Steve Goddard's extensive use of a bicycle to get around his community.

At 22g electric - assisted bicycles came out almost as low, meaning even those less able - bodied can make huge carbon savings by cycling instead of driving.

There are valid arguments on both sides, as purpose - built electric bikes are said to be better able to handle the additional torque and stresses that electric drive systems put on the frames and components, while the kits that enable conversion of a conventional bicycle into an electric bike allows cyclists to use the bikes they already own and ride as the starting point.

In the meantime, we suggest skipping cars altogether and going with public transportation, a bicycle, or an electric scooter; if you do have to drive, then carpool, keep your car in good condition so that it operates efficiently, look into whether Zipcar or another car sharing service is available in your area, and keep an eye out for that next generation of hybrids.

However, even as alternatives to driving have become more prominent in public discourse, the fact of the matter is that people get far more excited about the Chevy Volt and the Tesla Roadster than they do about hybrid - electric buses and bicycle lanes.

If you already have a bicycle, but want to take advantage of the benefits of an electric drive, such as extending your practical riding range or boosting your top speed, you don't have to buy a whole new all - electric bike.