December 8th, 2020 | by Michael Barnard
A systematic review of the literature on electric bicycles found evidence from studies that they are healthier than non-cycling alternatives. But there are caveats
March 5th, 2018 | by Nicolas Zart
Ever dreamed of having one of those bare bones performance delivery type of bike, but with an electric motor that was anything but in your face? Enter the perfectly designed and proportioned Propella e-bike
February 5th, 2018 | by Nicolas Zart
The question is, how "rad" is the Rad Rover? Does it have enough power to make those fat tires feel like child play or is it all potential? We found the Rad Rover to be plain silly fun in the end
November 14th, 2017 | by Nicolas Zart
The wild Energica Ego wins the Electric Motorcycle of the Year at Motorcycle News. And you thought the electric motorcycle was snoozing
July 19th, 2013 | by Susanna Schick
This article first published on Gas2 Mission Motorcycles are rolling out their R and RS models to select dealerships. The new [&hellip
January 28th, 2013 | by Chelsea
If you dream it, you can do it. Do you dream of an ebike with retractable storage right between your [&hellip
October 25th, 2012 | by Tim Tyler
With new electric pedal-assist, the Angelino Petite Assista (E-Bike) designed by Bridgestone Japan may just very well be the [&hellip
May 10th, 2012 | by Charis Michelsen
One of the advantages to driving an electric vehicle is all the torque --- you get off the line super fast. Where that has typically started to go ever so slightly downhill for the average EV drag racer is in sustaining a quicker top speed than drivers in a conventional gas-powered vehicle for an entire quarter mile. This is no longer quite the case.
March 23rd, 2012 | by Charis Michelsen
Vectrix Japan, known for its electric scooters. Their flagship model is titled the Vectrix, and it works fairly well. Yet they’re improving it as of March 21st, with
January 6th, 2012 | by Charis Michelsen
Most drivers who wouldn’t touch a two-wheeled vehicle with a ten-foot pole (motorcycle, scooter, you name it) will tell you that they’re dangerous and uncomfortable; what’s to stop them from tipping over and it’s just cold and wet anyway and I will be in my nice warm quiet car, thank you. The proponent of said two-wheeled vehicle will then insist that their bike is super fuel efficient, accelerates (and brakes) quickly, is more maneuverable, takes up less space (yay, easy parking), and so on
October 6th, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
All sorts of races and challenges for electric cars have been successfully completed this year, and the WAVE 2011 is no exception. The WAVE is a road trip through Europe, stopping in cities such as Paris, Vienna, and Prague. Each leg of the trip is 75 miles, with no more than 250 miles allowed per car per day – still much farther than most people drive!
October 5th, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
The eCarTec fair in Munich this month addresses issues of energy, infrastructure, and finance, as related to electric vehicles and energy conservation technology. To get visitors in the door, the fair has announced eCarLiveDrive -- a host of EVs to test drive on a 0.6 mile test course are part of the package, including a massive Dutch “superbus” prototype
September 15th, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
Tokushima City in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, is known mainly for its 3-day dance festival in late summer, and is fairly popular with tourists. It would like to be known for its natural beauty and efforts in preserving the environment. To that end, the city is promoting ecologically friendly tourism
August 22nd, 2011 | by Charis Michelsen
Tokyo Tower has been crushed by Godzilla more times than I can count. Its presence silently locates any scene in Tokyo. While not always visible in the midst of a skyline filled with high-rises and skyscrapers, its orange and white figure is instantly recognizable. Built as a broadcast station in 1958, it is illuminated every night and broadcasts television and radio (analog and digital)
January 17th, 2009 | by Ariel Schwartz
Here’s your eye candy for the day— the Schwinn Tailwind hybrid electric bicycle. The Super Charge ion Battery (SCiB) equipped [&hellip
July 29th, 2008 | by Joe Mohr
My sister and I bought and assembled an electric motor for my dad’s bike this Christmas. It was the first [&hellip