Upto $1,000
Hybrid Bicycle
Powered by electricity and muscle power, these bicycles could either make you lazy or turn you into a biking enthusiast
arindam
arindam
15 Jun, 2009
Powered by electricity and muscle power, these bicycles could either make you lazy or turn you into a biking enthusiast
These bikes have been around for a while now, but without arousing significant amounts of curiosity. Their high cost is obviously a deterring factor, but they could eventually become as ubiquitous as bikes with gears. The technology always existed. All you needed was a DC battery cranking up an electric motor. But it took this long anyhow. In the simplest options, a lead-acid battery is slung along the frame of the bike. It powers the electric motor and takes 7-8 hours to recharge. In more sophisticated models, the entire assembly unit—battery, motor and charger—fits into a disc that is attached to the wheel (or wheels). It has a lithium-ion battery and can also be recharged partially while you pedal hard. Plug-in recharge takes 3-4 hours. The accelerator is at the handle, like that of a mobike.
More Columns
'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack' lifts the veil on crimes against humanity Ullekh NP
Armed with ILO data, India will seek inclusion of social security in FTAs Rajeev Deshpande
Elon Musk Returns to Rebellion Mode Against Trump Open