You want to swap your carbon-producing commute to a greener option, really you do, but the thought of all that cycling makes you want to sit down and have a little rest. If old fashioned push bikes aren’t for you then maybe the new e-bikes are.
Volkswagen have designed a new electric scooter, the Bik.e, that fits snugly into the spare tyre space in your boot, recharging as your drive. Then when four wheels can go no further out comes the compact two wheeler. Great for short distances but not for a long commute as once the bike’s out of juice its back to walking as the Bik.e has no pedals.
In Spain, Fiat is offering a replacement electric bike instead of the standard courtesy car when your vehicle is being fixed to encourage greener traveling and sustainable mobility. If the trial goes well Fiat will be offering electric bikes to its customers all over Europe; the perfect chance for e-bikes to ride into the spotlight and steal the transport show.
At the University of Graz in Austria a new e-bike chargingsystem has been built and what’s more, it’s free. Complete with lockers, the campus charging system enables the green-minded students to safely recharge their bikes whilst attending lectures. This sort of green planning helps encourage people to take the more environmentally friendly option and its set to take Austria by storm with similar energy stations set to be installed at work offices, hotels, shopping centres and petrol stations.
And for those BMX types out there, how about this new design, a saddle-less bike that charges as you ride. The Hydromagnificence on Two Wheels had a super-light tubular frame it leaves a bit of weight allowance to be taken up by the camera installed to film your journey and show to your friends.
If cycling doesn't push your buttons then how about this compromise, the Biona. A battery powered city motorbike minus most of the metal and plastic components (and the conventional motorbike style). Made mainly of wood, with batteries small enough to fit into your pocket and an LED lighting system this bike could well be the future of urban travel.
So no need to break a sweat, just ditch the car and climb onto an e-bike.
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