Electric Bicycle
I suppose people will soon find a more efficient way to power vehicles, but until then, we could use bicycles and solar-powered vehicles. Many European countries as well as Asian ones are already recommending the use of bicycles in crowded cities, hoping that pollution would be drastically diminished. The fact that bicycles are not that fast compared to other vehicles and require the rider to spend certain amounts of energy in order to activate it might not please most of us. How about an electric bike, instead?
The Pi 8 Speed Electric Bicycle looks a bit extravagant, and although looks might define many devices we see on the market today, what sets this bicycle apart is its double functionality. According to Red Ferret, you can either use it in full electric mode, and go for 30 miles at up to 20 mph or switch it to pedal assist and increase your range to 100 miles with a 3 to 5 hour re-charge. Powering the electrical components are Lithium Ion batteries buried in the tube frame, capable of around 1500 mpg.
The electric bike was designed by Marcus Hayes in San Francisco. Powered by a 750-watt electric motor housed in the horizontal chain and motor assembly that provides 1 hp, the 8-speed automatic transmission is actually capable of four modes of operation, all controlled by a thumb toggle on the handlebars: a setting for rapid acceleration, a low gear setting for inclines (but slower acceleration), and a setting for manual gear shifting that disengages the motor to preserve battery life.
It’s pretty cool and you can order one from Hammacher Schlemmer for $5,500.00.
