Electric bikes (7 articles)
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Rickshaw rides into the future with electric makeover
Hitting the streets of Japan 18 February 2011 16:13 GMT TweetAn electric Rickshaw is due to hit the streets of Japan, which looks to move with the times whilst retaining a variety of traditional elements.
The eco-friendly, electric-powered rickshaw has been manufactured by the Yodogawa group in Japan... -
Offroad's snow problem with Fortune Hanebrink electric bike
SNOW WEEK: An evolution of the Ice Bike 31 January 2011 9:00 GMT TweetOfficially called the Fortune Hanebrink Electric All-Terrian Vehicle, this super fat-wheeled electric bike sees its origins in the "Ice Bike", which was designed as an alternative to skis to transport equipment across the Antarctic.
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Yamaha aims for electric scooter dominance: Starting with the EC-03
Electric scooter set for Japanese market 15 July 2010 14:35 GMT TweetYamaha has some bold aims when it comes to electronic transportation.
According to Motorcycle.com, the Japanese company aims to have three or four electronic scooters on the road by 2015 and then wants to be the leader in the field by 2020.
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Gocycle electric bike review
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Get on your bike and ride!
24 June 2010 11:58 GMT
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We first saw the Gocycle at the London Cycle Show and we've been living with one to see how the electric bike copes with the rigours of London commuting. Cycling has been gaining popularity for commuters in London as people look for an alternative...
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Gocycle BlackR electric bike demoed
12.9kg and folds too 9 October 2009 10:00 GMT TweetGocycle has shown off a 12.9kg version of its electric bike at the London Cycle Show.
Dubbed the BlackR, it shares most of its construction with the regular Gocycle launched earlier in the year, but with a careful selection of components, Karbon...
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Ultra Motors A2B Metro electric bike review
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A2B via fun city
30 April 2009 12:00 GMT
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Ultra Motors have been considerate with the design of the A2B and rather than just slapping a hub motor and battery into an existing regular bike frame, they've made something altogether more appealing.
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Ultra Motors launches new A2B electric bikes
£2k for those too posh to pedal 16 April 2009 11:02 GMT TweetUltra Motors has announced the launch of the new A2B electric bike range, describing it as a "top-choice alternative to cars and public transport".
Aimed at those fed up with the daily grind of commuting, there are two models - the A2B...