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The A Bike

Brian Yalung — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:27:56 +0000

Here is another one of those wacky bikes in the market. Called the A Bike, is similar to the folding bikes we have been seeing. It can transform into a small bag which you can easily set up once needed. No more worries about where to park it or worrying about it being stolen. Once folded, it can easily fit into a bag. Perfect when you are walking long miles and then get tired. Ideal for the constant commuter.

Price: £144.99

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The A Bike

Most Compact Urban Folding Bike

Brian Yalung — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:06:33 +0000

We have seen a lot of folding bikes in the news lately but this one takes the cake. This compact folding bike goes as for as making use of foldable wheels which makes it easier to pack. The bike bodies are easy to fold, owing to the fact that they are made from several pieces and at least now, you don’t have to worry about how a wheel would be folded. The wheel is made up of six modules which make it folded and be smaller. For now it remains to be a concept but given enough time and testing, it should hit the market officially and get its share of customers.

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Most Compact Urban Folding Bike

Bike Sharing Program Proposed in Seattle

Brian Yalung — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:32:55 +0000

Today, car sharing programs may be losing their purpose since many are shifting towards lower consuming vehicles like bicycles. And now as far as the city of Seattle is concerned, it looks like they are exploring of further helping the consumer save on finances as they study the possibility of bike sharing.

The bike alone is an eco-friendly option since they normally run on pedal power or electricity. So the next issue that may have to be addressed is that of capacity that bikes can take and the energy a person would have to use these said bikes.

Bike sharing is an eco-friendly option for short trips. The idea is to have rental stations throughout the city so people can check out a bike in one neighborhood and return it in another.

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Bike Sharing Program Proposed in Seattle

Dallas Police Gets Sentinel Police Mobility Vehicles

Brian Yalung — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:28:00 +0000

The Dallas Police Department will be enforcing the law better with these new vehicles transported from Xtreme Products. This development promises to be a big improvement towards the surveillance and monitoring measures needed by the neighborhood, a new eco-friendly vehicle slated to replace the old bicycle and foot patrols in use before.

The Sentinel can travel at speeds up to 29 miles per hour and offers a range of 80 miles per charge at a cost of about 1 cent per mile. The transition is sure to be a welcome development to the security of the Dallas neighborhood which can now be monitored better and raising the level of interaction between the police and the community.

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Dallas Police Gets Sentinel Police Mobility Vehicles

Electric Trekker Scooters Coming Out Soon

Brian Yalung — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:46:52 +0000

When it comes to being eco-friendly and addressing our transport needs, you will agree that electric vehicles are the way to go. And while we have seen a vast array of electric scooters and concept vehicles in the market, here is a new kind of electric transportation solution that should take the market by storm as soon as they have set up their distribution points. Originally conceptualized five years ago, these electric-powered trekkers are surely a new eco-friendly solution for transport needs.

You can’t yet buy a Trekker in New York – the ones on the streets were bought in Israel and taken back by plane or shipped over – but Trekker factories are about to open in pilot sites in Europe, as a step to bringing its production one “putt” closer to the United States market. Inventor Arik Yehuda, 41, is taking it step by step because parts and service centers need to be close by in order to provide customer service.

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Electric Trekker Scooters Coming Out Soon

All Electric Xtreme Green X Rider Set for Launch

Brian Yalung — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:34:57 +0000

There is a new electric scooter set to hit the market and may be the best scooter yet. After evaluating the market trends and consumer buying behavior, it seems that Xtreme Green products may finally address two issues: power and speed.

Apparently these are the two leading problems that electric scooter riders are complaining about and now it seems that with the new X Rider, both issues have been addressed.

Xtreme Green products plans to release a fleet of new EPA-certified motorcycle in the X Rider this coming Summer. The X Rider makes use of a hub motor and batteries to reach a max speed of 60 mph.

Plans are that this new product form Xtreme Green products will be made available worldwide. The expected volume production per year is estimated to reach somewhere between 15,000 to 20,000 units.

(Source) Automobile Mag

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All Electric Xtreme Green X Rider Set for Launch

Foldable Bikes and the London Garden Concept

Brian Yalung — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:33:22 +0000

Imagine a bike serving multiple purposes. In fact if there was a term for a bike more than just a bike, then perhaps now is the time to say it. Regardless, it seems that this is the role of this foldable bike in the London Garden concept. Other than being a transportation option, it can even be a source of power for public transport.

The foldable bike can be used in three modes:

Normal Mode (standard bike)
Exercise Mode (Storing and Generating Electricity)
Scooter Mode (Makes use of the stored energy for scootering)

Under the concept, these foldable bikes are stored in tall tree-like structures that can pass for bus stops in the modern world. The bike racks themselves are meant to generate power from rainwater, sun, and even kinetically from the wind as its swooping arms sway.

And the thing about generating energy is when a person takes the electric-powered bus or taxi. They can double as seats and the stored energy is in turn used by the electric vehicle.

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Foldable Bikes and the London Garden Concept

Paris Served by New Kind of Scooter Rental

Brian Yalung — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:23:42 +0000

Only in Paris! That is perhaps what best describes this new trend of serving tourists and people who want to enjoy the beauty of Paris the eco-friendly way. The concept is from Left Bank Scooters. Called the Rent-a-Vespa, they offer Vespa Scooters (LXV models) for use and are delivered right at the hotel you are staying in. The deal comes complete with helmets and wet weather gear delivered right at your hotel.

The Vespas being offered for rent are brand new LXV Vespa models, something that should further entice tourists who want to get around Paris. At least this may save people cost in fuel (if they use cars) and provide them the freedom to go. Hopefully they have a GPS or map of the city, especially if they are not familiar with the geography of Paris.

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Paris Served by New Kind of Scooter Rental

Amur Leopard Electric Bike Concept

Brian Yalung — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:13:27 +0000

It is only a concept to date but reports have it that it will be hitting the streets of Beijing soon. And with the country determined to bring down their carbon emissions and provide an more environmentally conscious country, the Amur Leopard Electric Bike may have just come in time.

It is an electric bike although a lot of the electronic requirements seem to be pointing towards the gadgets that come along with this concept bike. Among the electronics included are navigational/communication devices that are right behind the steering wheel panel. The glaring thing about it is the storage where you can store a laptop, briefcase or a six pack.

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Amur Leopard Electric Bike Concept

Eco- Chic Bicycles Bared

Brian Yalung — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:07:54 +0000

Bicycles are in but do you know what to buy? Well if not, here are some of the leading brands and eco-chic bikes you can consider getting for yourself or your teen. They typify what it means to go eco-friendly and to that respect, emission free.

1. Mercedes Benz Trailblazer

2. Strida Folding Bike ($800-950)

3. Jorg & Olif City Bike ($645-1,945)

4. Mark Sanders Swivel Mode Bike ($2,250)

5. Ultra A2B ($2,699)

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Eco- Chic Bicycles Bared

Hybrid Public Bike System Shown

Brian Yalung — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:02:17 +0000

Most regions are turning towards hybrid buses for transportation but where is the power coming from? While some may have their own power sources, this concept may actually work. One device is all that it will need and you get to live healthy and contribute to the growing niche of hybrid buses. It beats walking and helps you out in the area of trying to live an eco-friendly life. This is perhaps what the whole concept of Hybrid Public Bike Concept is all about.

The Hybrid Public Bike concept uses a pretty simple dynamo in the wheel combined with some circuitry in the bike that generates a generous amount of power that’s then saved on the bike until it’s parked. Once the bike is returned to its rental spot, parked, hooked up, it provides power to the nearby hybrid bus system.

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Hybrid Public Bike System Shown

Recycle those Blown-out Inner Tube of your Bikes

Brian Yalung — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:58:47 +0000

People with old bike parts, specifically the blown out inner lubes, can dispose of them properly with this program that was recently launched. Together with Alchemy Goods, Performance Bicycles is launching a program called the Bike Tube Blowout starting this Friday, July 17 up to Sunday, July 19 at the Re-Grand Opening of its San Francisco store and the Grand Opening of its new store in San Mateo.

Anybody can come to Performance’s San Francisco and San Mateo stores to drop off old, unused or blown-out inner tubes for recycling (with the exception of gel-filled and/or thorn-resistant tubes). All donors will receive a $5 money card. Alchemy Goods will use the inner tubes in its popular line of messenger bags and accessories, which are made entirely through recycling.

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Recycle those Blown-out Inner Tube of your Bikes

eZee Electric Bicycles for Style

Brian Yalung — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:17:47 +0000

There has to be something about them that makes them the Rolls Royce of electric bicycles. At first glance they seem like ordinary bikes with an attached motor but the eZee electric bicycles are more than that. Exemplifying one of the most powerful, efficient, and comfortable on the market today, it is not surprising why it has been a great add for people who love to bike around in style.

The eZee line-up features an e-bike for every lifestyle from “beach” cruisers, to serious performance bikes, to an electric tricycle, to a compact “foldable” model for easy “in-trunk” transfer. All units feature state-of-the-art lithium polymer batteries and premium components.

Looking like it was tailor made for any occasion, the eZee electric bikes have certainly come a long way.

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eZee Electric Bicycles for Style

Electric Fuel Injections Installed in Vespa Scooters

Brian Yalung — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:16:47 +0000

Electric scooters may yet get the need for speed they have been long been criticized for as Vespa has installed electric fuel injectios to add more power and torque as Vespa has applied electronic fuel injection to its LX and S lines.

We all know for a fact that electric scooters are being hit for their lack of speed but hopefully these new electronic fuel injection systems can erase that stigma. Vespa also cited lower emissions and fuel consumption as added benefits of switching to fuel injection.

(Source) Motorcycle.com

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Electric Fuel Injections Installed in Vespa Scooters

Vectrix Electric Super Bikes Land 2009 Green Good Design Awards

Brian Yalung — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:15:42 +0000

Electric bikes are already one step ahead when it comes to eco-friendly transport alternatives. However when it comes to picking out the best, the Vectrix Electric Superbikes should get some leverage with the receipt of two awards for their “Green” dedication.

The Vectrix Electric Super Bike and the Vectrix VX-1 Electric Maxi Scooter are the ones being highlighted here. Both bikes received the award for featuring impressive speed, zero emissions, and cutting edge design which have garnered accolades from both the press and organizations.

The idea of the 2009 Green Good Design Awards is to emphasize the importance of sustainable design and to develop a public awareness program to the international general public about which companies are doing the best job in sustainable design for our world environments.

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Vectrix Electric Super Bikes Land 2009 Green Good Design Awards

Scooters Running on Tequila Power

Brian Yalung — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:21:15 +0000

When you think of alternative fuel, cost may sometimes take a backseat. This is because you have to ask yourself, are you looking for something economic or something to answer the disappearing resources of fuel? Well as far as this post is concerned, it tried to answer the latter.

Tequila is normally something we drink at bars or special occasions. But to use them as an alternative means of fuel may be both beneficial and costly. Beneficial in the sense that we find a new source of fuel which seems to be the focus of most people today.

Apparently there is a prime ingredient in Tequila. To us, it is not a new one. The agent is ethanol, one of the most heard elements that could possibly replace the standard fuel we have today. With the right process, it can be the new alternative fuel for scooters once it has been officially proven as suitable.

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Scooters Running on Tequila Power

Electric Vespa Kit Scooter Converter

Brian Yalung — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:31:23 +0000

Why go through the trouble of selling your old gas scooter and buying a new electric one when you can convert your old one for only $4,200.00? The kit is the Electric Vespa Kit from Soundspeed scooters which allows you to put convert and make your old scooter run on electric power, a much economical alternative by any means.

The “Complete Kit to Convert Your Old Gas Machine Into a Sleek Sleigh of Electric Luxury” (their words, not ours…) also includes a custom swing-arm, master cylinder, caliper, brake line, motor wheel, controller, dc/dc converter, brake disc, rear shock, fuel gauge, wiring kit and charger. Most of those bits can be purchased separately for the true DIYers out there.

The cost for getting it? $4,200. Not bad if you want to retain your old scooter and have it electric powered.

Electric Vespa Conversion Kit – Group Ride from Soundspeed Scooters on Vimeo.

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Electric Vespa Kit Scooter Converter

Piaggio Unveils MP3 Hybrid Scooters

Brian Yalung — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:55:22 +0000

Piaggio continues its developmental efforts with the launch of their own fleet of hybrid plug-in scooters. Piaggio will actually launch a three-wheeler in Rome today which is bound to reach Rome by August. The company plans to sell the vehicle in the U.S. by 2010, taking advantage of 10% tax credit for plug-in motorcycles, beginning in January 2010.

The move makes Piaggio the first company to sell a hybrid scooter but that may be short-lived as their competitors are almost sure of launching one of their own soon.

“Piaggio has a head start over its competitors, but they may soon close the technology gap, as the hybrid scooter market is new,” said Matt Mattila, hybrid engines expert at the Rocky Mountain Institute.

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Piaggio Unveils MP3 Hybrid Scooters

Pumgo Unveils New Fitness Scooter Concept

Brian Yalung — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:41:02 +0000

Some scooters were meant for health and fitness and surely, here is something worth checking out. For now it remains a concept but if you consider the manner to which it will serve its purpose, you will agree that it is a key contributor towards health, fitness and eco-friendliness. The Pumgo scooter will be launched on June 27, in Venice Beacy by Land Surf Inc.

The Pumgo Scooter is driven by two reciprocal pedals similar to the up-down motion of a stepper or a stair-climber machine. By pumping the pedals in alternating motion, the rider propels the scooter forward with the full force of their body weight. Kids over eight love the smooth gliding motion while adults appreciate the heart pumping workout that tones the lower body.

The Pumgo Fitness Scooter is made for adults and children over 8 years of age. It was invented by Dr. Hui Yan who wanted to give bored gym individuals something more productive to do as far as their daily fitness routine is concerned.

These scooters are now being sold at Pumgo and Toys ‘R’ Us for $249.

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Pumgo Unveils New Fitness Scooter Concept

Zepii Electric Scooters

Brian Yalung — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:39:44 +0000

Electric scooters are all the craze these days. However, when it comes to style, Zepii scooters may be the way to go. Obviously copying the famed design of the classic Vespas, here are some retro styled Vespii scooters for transport use by people who are trying to cut down on their carbon emissions and embarking on a fuel-efficient way of getting places.

They may not be as flashy as the new crop of electric scooters in the market but they can certainly bring you places in style. Seeming looking like the antique Vespa scooters we are all familiar with, these Zepii retro-styled electric scooters seem to be a great motor vehicle to ride in vintage style.

Zepii offers between 50 and 60km of travel from an eight hour charge from your mains, costing around 8p for 40 miles of riding and of course, throwing out absolutely no emissions.These retro scooters are now available at the Zepii website for about £849.

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Zepii Electric Scooters

SwissBikes To Build Healthier Commuters

Brian Yalung — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:06:08 +0000

Taking a bike to work has obviously been growing in popularity and SwissBike is surely something that can help employee commuters get to work healthier. Partnering exercise and eco-friendliness is certainly something that anyone will benefit from and here is that chance.

SwissBikes are full-size bikes, with full-size performance, but they fold to fit in the trunk of a car, on the train, bus, or even in a cab. The multiple functions of these bikes neatly fill in the gaps that often cause people to write off commuting by bike.

By adopting the concept of Drive and Cycle commuting in conjunction with the new SwissBike, companies can expect to see numerous benefits emerge. With employees parking away from the office, less money needs to be spent on parking infrastructure and traffic is reduced around the job site. With more employees exercising on a daily basis, overall fitness will improve, which in turn can dramatically reduce healthcare costs.

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SwissBikes To Build Healthier Commuters

Bike To Work Day is Two Days Away

Brian Yalung — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:21:02 +0000

For health and for making a statement, that is what Bike to Work Day will try to imply on May 14.Expect a lot of bikes spread all over the streets in two days time as residents band together to ditch the usual cars and go to work on two wheels using pedal power.

“As a participant in past Team Bike Challenges, I have found that using my bike can get me anywhere I need to go quickly, with a lot less stress,” says Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager, who also serves as a member of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), which funds a major portion of the Bay Area’s Bike to Work Day activities. “It’s also a great way to get your exercise in before the workday.”

Already, more than 300,000 bicycle trips are made every weekday by Bay Area residents. According to MTC’s most recent Bay Area Travel Survey, more of these bicycle trips are to work than for any other purpose (81,000 each day), but there are almost as many bike-to-shop trips across the region (75,000).

Alternative transportation is an important component of MTC’s newly-adopted Transportation 2035 Plan for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. The plan boosts bicycling infrastructure investment fivefold over earlier regional transportation plans (from $200 million to $1 billion).

It also increases funding to spur compact transit-oriented development, which in turn encourages more walking and biking trips, and launches a new Climate Action Program that will provide funding for safe bicycle trips to transit and school.

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Bike To Work Day is Two Days Away

Piaggio MP3 Scooter Hybrid

Brian Yalung — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:42:53 +0000

Piaggio has announced that plans to unveil a new plug-in hybrid version of its three-wheel MP3 Scooter for the American market by 2010. The new MP3 plug-in hybrid will have a 125cc engine and a lithium battery pack, yielding something like 250cc performance. The size of the battery pack is yet to be determined.

The MP3 500, which is what the scooter will be called when it is released in Europe this summer, will cost between $9,000 and $10,000 when it arrives in the United States, probably around the first quarter of 2010.

There are currently three conventional Piaggio MP3 scooters in the American lineup. The technology and details of the MP3 500 are being kept under wraps for now.

(Source) NY Times

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Piaggio MP3 Scooter Hybrid

KLD Energy Technologies Aiming to Lead Eco-Two Wheelers

Brian Yalung — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:30:25 +0000

KLD Energy Technologies hopes that their efforts through their new electric motor can be the eco-savior of the two wheeled concept bikes. They are teaming up with the Vietnamese motorbike manufacturer Sufat to produce an affordable electric-powered scooter that has a performance just as good as a normal petrol powered bike.

Rather than looking at making batteries more efficient, KLD have improved the performance of the engine itself. They are building an engine using nano-crystalline composite materials, which the company believes makes it ten times more efficient than traditional iron core motors. This also gives it an output of 2500 hertz.

Together with a computerized motor control, the KLD engine is compatible with any type of battery. Top speed of the KLD scooter is about 55 mph, which is almost double that of many electric scooters and delivers twice as much torque, accelerating from 0 to 50 mph in ten seconds. The engine also doesn’t require a transmission.

By the end of the year KLD are aiming for 2,000 scooters a month to be produced by Sufat with their electric engine. The projected retail price is around $1500, only slightly more than Sufat’s existing bikes that sell in Vietnam for between $800 and $1250.

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KLD Energy Technologies Aiming to Lead Eco-Two Wheelers

Davao City Honing Up E-Tricycle Production

Brian Yalung — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:44:39 +0000

In what was not viewed to bloom into a business with demand, Davao-based DC Electric Vehicle Group in the Philippines is showing an emerging toss-up between maintaining tradition and adopting technological revolution in the Southern Mindanao city’s transport industry.

Laborers in this city’s Sasa district have been working hard to assemble four-wheel electric vehicle prototypes: a two-seater car and a converted jiffy, both with automatic transmission system. Within the compound of DC Electric Vehicle Corp., six other electric tricycles have been assembled for sale within the next few days. First-time visitors might notice the limited manpower in the assembly line, but “you do not need an army to build the vehicles the way they are designed,” said plant manager Albert N. Ybañez.

“It’s not really complicated. There are only 36 pieces on an electric tricycle and one person can build one [unit] in just eight hours,” he said.

Nobody thought that it would be a business Mr. Ybañez would start up. He has no background in engineering and engine details, but rather a history as a chef. He is adept at cooking oriental dishes and has worked as a chef overseas for many years.

DC Electric’s push for its project is anchored on the central government’s programs to promote an environment-friendly transport industry. The Biofuels Act has recognized the need to develop alternative mode of transportation, including hybrid cars.

The Alternative Fuel Vehicles Act of 2004 gives incentives to hybrids “to promote the manufacture, importation, sale, distribution, use and development of hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles in furtherance of the objectives of Republic Act 8749 or the Clean Air Act.”

(Source) Business World Online

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Great Bags From The Great Lakes

David Allen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:00:25 +0000

Teamwork bags uses some unusual materials for their tote and messenger bags; used sails and recycled tractor tires are used to bring these bags to life. It is the materials that give the Teamwork bags their individual touch, which makes them stand out from the rest of the bags on the market.

There are around eight to twelve different choices of colours to each style of bag, with currently only four types of bags available. However, because of the materials used, no two bags are going to be exactly the same. Prices range from $45 to $165. However, for anyone who lives in the Grand Rapids areas there is a surprising feature, the bag will be hand delivered by co-owner Nick Stygstra using his trusty bike.

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The Space That Transportation Uses

David Allen — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0000

In this image, you can see three interpretations of what it takes to get the same amount of people into town for work, shopping or for whatever reason they would need to travel. They have chosen three modes of travel, car, bus and cycle, this picture says it all.

It is clear that the car takes up more space, not only on the roads, but parking space too. However, that image is slightly deceptive because it illustrates one person per car, whereas many people possibly around twenty per cent actually car share. It is still a good example and should use to more to show the impact of the car on society.

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The World’s Best Bike!

David Allen — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:00:30 +0000

If you want to produce one of the world most advanced bikes, who better to ask than the F1 engineering firm BERU? They are currently working on the Factor 001, a bike that uses the world’s top enginerring tools. It is purportedly being called the world’s most advanced bike.

The Factor 001 will have a light carbon chassis, ceramic braking system, GPS, radio transmitter and even a computer system that stores the performance and biometric data such as the heart rate of the rider. Naturally, this bike will be tailor made for each person who wants one. Of course, this type of technology is not going to come cheap.

Priced at $30,000

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The Segway For Label Lovers

David Allen — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:00:36 +0000

There may be a global financial crisis going on at the moment, but for some people that means very little, they are fine at the moment and they are going to flaunt it. For many followers of eco friendly design the Segway was one of those machines that should have made it as transportation of the 21^st Century but has become the material for many jokes.

It is easy to see why, when the likes of designer and perfume house Chanel put their name on the Segway. There is already an estimate on price of over $10,000, but the Chanel Segway comes with extra Chanel accessories, like the bag.

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Folding Bike Great For Eco Travel

David Allen — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:00:43 +0000

Why do people who live within easy cycling distance to their workplace choose other methods of commuting? The answer is simple and it has nothing to do with the effort needed or even the weather, the main reason is having nowhere to put their bikes. Alternatively workers can part drive and then cycle in, this bike from Swiss Bike is ideal for both as it can be folded down to a manageable size.

TX Standard Features
Full-size bike for cruising city streets and trails with 26″ standard wheels.
Folds to 36″ x 28″ x 12″ in under thirty seconds without the use of tools.
Compact size allows for convenient storage in a car trunk, boat, closet, or private plane.
Limited lifetime warranty on frame.
Semi-slick tires allow for efficient pedalling on and off road.
Equipped with industry standard wheels and components serviceable at any bike shop.
Patented technology not available from any other company.
The portable nature of the bicycle allows it to be taken anywhere.

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Electric Bikes Go Solar

David Allen — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:00:46 +0000

Electrically assisted bike are popular and have been around for some time now, but they are about to get a makeover with the introduction of a new solar power charging system. Powacycle will be including this into their range of bikes known as Infineum.

Obviously, the solar charger only operates when the bike is parked, but it saves the long term problem of having to find somewhere to plug the bike into a power point. However, at the same time, in order for the solar charger to work the bike is going to have to be left outside. What a dilemma!

Priced at $1,170

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Eco Friendly Z Frame Bike

David Allen — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:27 +0000

The use of technology and design has seen the development of bikes reach new heights you only have to look at the cycle events at the Olympics to notice that. However, this technology is now filtering through the consumer level and Organik Motion is another development that is set to shake up the world of bike design.

The Organik Motion bike is based on a Z frame, but the bike offers more than that with every feature being thought of, such as the brakes using a level system, reflectors and tail light built into the frame itself. It uses design and materials to create a true green machine.

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Vectrix Electric Scooter

Brian Yalung — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:29:16 +0000

Scooters are outselling cars today and it is apparent this is due to the more economical nature as far as fuel consumption is concerned. It also covers the area of lowering carbon emissions as scooters are known to emit lesser smoke.

But electric scooters are likewise on the rise and the Vectrix Electric Scooter is a clear example of that trend. The VX-2 is an entry-level bike and is the electric equivalent of a 50cc internal combustion engine bike. It weighs 429lbs and can get up to speeds of 80kmph.

It uses a 48V/20A battery charger that will work with a standard home socket and have your motorbike recharged fully in 3.5 to 5 hours.

“Electric vehicles are now providing a realistic alternative for people who use their bikes on a daily basis for short commutes like traveling into and out of town for work. It is great to see that there is a wider choice of these types of vehicles now available.”

(Source) Gadget Republic

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The Bike That Folds Up Into A Backpack

David Allen — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:00:20 +0000

There is no doubt that materials and technology are making the design and manufacturing of folding bikes a lot easier and more importantly more cost effective. These bikes by Bergmonch can be completely folded so that it can be worn on the back like a rucksack.

This is ideal for walkers and campers who like to cycle and walk too. Another good point is that the bike can be taken anywhere with the user, so there is no need to leave it anywhere and risk it be stolen or damaged.

Source [Inhabitat]

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The Bike That Folds Up Into A Backpack

Bike Has Solar Powered Lights

David Allen — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:53:11 +0000

Having proper working lights on a bike is essential especially when it is dark in the mornings and evenings when it is the busiest time for travelling to and from work.

However this bike designed by Amsterdam based Ties Carlier solves that problem with solar powered built in lamps, this means that cannot be stolen either. The bike has leather seats, handles, and is based on an aluminium frame.

Priced at $500

Source [Inhabitat]

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Bike Has Solar Powered Lights

New York comes in on top

David Allen — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:44:17 +0000

Having sustainable transport is the key to having a clean city, which is why it is so important for many cities around the world therefore the Nominees for the 2009 Sustainable Transport Award Ceremony were, Beijing, China, Istanbul, Turkey, Mexico City, Mexico, Milan, Italy and New York City, USA.

Yet despite all of the work that places like Beijing did for the Olympics it looks like the work that New York did, was enough to put them into top spot. This was for the following works done in the city:

Converting 49 acres of road space, traffic lanes, and parking spots to use as bike lanes, pedestrian areas, and public plazas
Creating 140 miles of on-street bike lanes
Increasing bike ridership by 35 percent in 2008
Planting more than 98,000 trees
Introducing car-free Sundays
Recycling 40 percent of the Department of Transport’s asphalt

Source [Tree Hugger]

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Recycled Xmas Tree At The Tate

David Allen — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:00:50 +0000

The Tate Gallery has been a powerhouse for recycled art or rather art made from recycled materials, and this Christmas tree is no exception at all. It uses all sorts of materials like wood and lamps, the lamps are powered by the visitors who sit on bicycles and generate power by pedalling.

The downside is if there are no volunteers then the lights will stay off, so there is a need for some willing, fit and able people at this exhibit.

Source [Hippy Shopper]

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The Bike That Is Foldable And Electric

David Allen — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:00:52 +0000

It would seem that bikes are coming in all shapes and sizes these days, they are also being made from as many different materials as well. This one is made from composite materials, which means that it is very light, but also strong too making it ideal for use in the city, although it can be used in the country or just about anywhere you like.

This bike also turns into a trolley for easy storage, but the great thing about it is the electric part, the bike has a stand that doubles as a charger. Nevertheless, this may not always be needed because while the bike is in use it actually creates electricity and stores it for later use, it is really cool.

Source [Cool Gadget Concept]

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Eco Friendly Wooden Bike

David Allen — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:00:08 +0000

Bikes are great, they are eco friendly and good for the planet too, but some bikes are more greener than others, like this bike from Renovo. These bikes are handmade from wood, which has been described as nature’s carbon fibre; the bike frame itself only weighs between 3.5 and 4.5 pounds, but is very strong.

Renovo Hardwood Bicycles swears that their frames:

Absorb vibration better than steel, aluminium or carbon, producing a uniquely smooth ride

The fatigue life of wood exceeds steel or aluminium, and approaches carbon

Wood is not susceptible to crack propagation from dents like the metals

Have much greater impact resistance than butted metal or carbon bike frames

Are as stiff pound for pound as the metals, even while it’s better at absorbing road vibration

Are sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable, with a tiny carbon footprint, while the primary production of steel, aluminium, titanium and carbon fibre are incredibly polluting and unfriendly to our environment.

Source [Green Upgrader]

http://greenupgrader.com/4818/put-some-wood-between-your-legs-renovo/

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Eco Friendly Wooden Bike

Eco Friendly Battery Powered Bike

David Allen — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:00:45 +0000

Bikes have been around for many years now, but despite technological breakthroughs, the basic remained the same until the idea of putting a battery powered unit together with the bike to make it a little easier getting up those steep hills. However, this idea has now moved on and we have got the 2009 Optibike.

This bike is made from ultra light carbon fibre, has GPS navigation and a fully integrated PDA, which displays the bike performance, plus the high power lithium ion batteries are so well designed that they will allow the rider up to two hours of pedal free riding.

Priced at $13,000 (Only twenty four bikes made per year!)

Source [Eco Friend]

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Copenhagen Gets Introduced To Smart Biking

David Allen — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:00:25 +0000

One of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Copenhagen will be getting the opportunity to see how good using a bike can be and it is not just for the planet, it’s good for humans too. The bikes have been tagged in order to see their movements around the city and to make sure that they are not stolen.

The city is going to be a real life laboratory for the SmartBiking project by MIT. The bikes are fitted with a small but lightweight lithium battery, which is charged up every time the brakes are used; this is known as regenerative braking which can be seen on some cars these days. This stored energy helps the rider get started again after they had come to a stop.

Source [Hybrid Mile]

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Pure Water by Pedal Power

David Allen — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:08 +0000

This bike would initially appear to be something that you would not really want to be seen on riding down the high street, but there is a hidden purpose of the Aquaduct. This bike or is it a tricycle? Will purify water while it is being pedalled.

The benefits for this are enormous, the bike actually won the 2008 Innovate or Die contest, but clearly, there could be a huge market for something like this, providing that the price is right.

Source [Eco Friend]

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Londoners Launch E-Bikes

Brian Yalung — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:50:22 +0000

Today, being eco-friendly and conservative looms as two of the big issues we all have to address. For the commuter, getting places with the least cost has become a dilemma and while others would advise you to take public transportation perhaps we can take our cue from London which makes use of E-Bikes that run on battery to get places.

It may be likened to the standard electric car but if you are traveling all by your lonesome, save room and travel light with the E-Bike.

The bikes range in price from $1,400 to $3,300 for a scooter and $750 to $2,000 for a bike.

But the costs, Zaifman-Guslits said, are worth it because juicing up the bikes’ 412-volt batteries only costs about $30 a year.

(Source) The London Free Press

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Pedal Power with the Cycle Sol

Brian Yalung — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:15:52 +0000

It has been reported in most parts of the world that pedal power is the new alternative way to get to places. However, there are some people who may not be able to appreciate the leg power that modern bikes provide but this new solar powered bike called the Cycle Sol can perhaps fix all of that.

The Cycle Sol is in the concept stage but Mr Miljevic hopes to be able to mass-produce it once he has found a manufacturer.

He said: “It is just like an electric bike but the motor runs on a battery powered by solar energy. You can leave it outside the office during the day to top up the rechargeable, ready for the ride home. These days solar cells are pretty good at picking up the lowest amount of light so it should still work when the skies are cloudy.

“The handlebars are positioned on either side of the seat so you can lean back for a comfortable ride.”

With this new invention, pedal power has surely been given an added boost. Now we will not have to worry about making excuses since it is designed for people in all states or physical defects that they may have.

(Source) Times Online

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Pedal Power with the Cycle Sol

The World Loves Electric Bikes

David Allen — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:42 +0000

With the price of fuel going up all of the time, it seems that the electric bike is becoming one of the world’s hot properties. Amazon the online sales store has reported that sales of electric bikes have increased by six thousand per cent this year alone.

In fact there were over ten thousand electric bikes sold during 2007, which is staggering and just goes to prove that these bikes although fairly expensive, they start at around $1,500 the electric bike is here to stay.

Source [Eco Geek]

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At Last, the Throw Away Bike!

David Allen — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:00:45 +0000

We all know that bikes are great. They are green and keep you fit! This one designed by Matt Clark is even greater than the average bike because it is made from plastic and can be totally recycled!

It is surprising that something like this has not been done before. The idea is easy enough, it is just a matter of putting it into practice. Of course, it would have been a lot better if it had been made by using recycled plastic, but there is always room for improvement!

Source [Eco Friend]

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At Last, the Throw Away Bike!

Hydrogen Bikes Called Nancy

Brian Yalung — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:39:16 +0000

Today, motorcycles and bikes have been the seen better alternative when it comes to going eco-friendly and thriving on fuel-efficiency. Nancy, a bike that runs on hydrogen and LPG, is a next generation bike that is bound to be sought after by most bike enthusiasts as far as alternative modes of transportation and style is concerned.

Nancy is in the works to be manufactured in Jamshedpur’s SSI hub, Adityapur Industrial Area. Once this bike hits the market, expect a lot of people trying to get their hands on it.

With an initial investment of Rs 75 crore, Ekta Telecommunication and Systems (ETS) plans to set up its unit over 2 acres in Adityapur. “Our proposal will be sent to the Adityapur Development Authority soon,” said company MD Neeraj Kumar Mishra.

“Nancy will also be equipped with a 25kg LPG cylinder kit. She will be a light, cheap and green vehicle that would be less polluting than her petrol counterparts available in the market,” he claimed.

(Source) The Telegraph

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Ecocab, it is green and free!

David Allen — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:00:08 +0000

Imagine visiting a city for the first time, normally at some point a cab ride is needed, but not only are cabs expensive but they are not at the top of the eco friendly league either. That is unless you are visiting the capital city of Ireland, Dublin. Here you will find the greenest taxis and to top it all they are totally free, how great is that?

The Ecocab is human powered, the driver uses the cycle device to get the thing moving, but there is also a small electric motor, which can kick in when times get a little tough. They can carry two to three passengers around the city centre, every day from 10.00am to 19.00pm.

The ride is free because the Ecocab’s are sponsored by businesses and organisations who care about the environment, the vehicle and driver are company colours and the driver may also give you a leaflet to read, but the ride is free!

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Join the Celebrity Ride for Sustainable Transportation

Brian Yalung — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:23:50 +0000

If you talk about sustainable transportation these days it will point towards the healthy and pollution free assistance of good old bicycles. Today, we hear them as the next best thing when it comes to getting places and apparently the ones who have started doing them are the famous celebrities that are familiar to most of us.

Over on the new fabulous HuffPost Green, Olivia Zaleski has put together a massive collection of one hundred photos of famous and infamous people riding bikes. So far, she’s thrown up the first 20 which shows the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Russell Simmons, and even the great Albert Einstein enjoying some sustainable transportation.

(Source) The Huffington Post

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From inner tube to cool dude

David Allen — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:53 +0000

Tyres and inner tubes are a nightmare for the environment and yet as with many things that are not good for us or the planet, we really cannot do without them. The solution is to make them into other useful things such as these Zero Cellphone Cases.

Because they are made from inner tubes, that makes the cellphone cases strong and totally waterproof, they are being sold at $25 for the case, $12 for carrying strap and $8 for the cellphone cleaner.

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