CleanTechnica’s next Cleantech Revolution Tour is approaching, and it is packed with EV and clean energy leaders from around Europe who are intent on easing the way into a brighter future. Starting in Berlin (Germany) on June 27 (special networking activities), continuing on June 28 in Berlin (panel discussions and presentations), offering shuttle rides from Berlin to […]
Originally published on Bikocity. “Cycling along on a fantastic state-of-the-art, ebike. … Oh, Lord,” Robert Llewellyn exclaims. “Wow, that is amazing. Cause that is so easy now when I am peddling that slowly. Oh, there’s one of those red light things.” Ben Jaconelli joins Robert on the street: “It’s nice to stop you know because you can just […]
A new prototype electric motors has been developed and revealed by Semcon that can, reportedly, be easily attached to any bicycle — thereby easily turning a non-electric bike into an electric one. Of particular note, though, is that the prototype was designed with economy in mind — it can reportedly be produced for under $150, according to those […]
Originally published on CleanTechnica. The Airbus Group subsidiary APWorks has developed what it has presented as being the world’s first 3D-printed electric bicycle/motorcycle, according to recent reports. While the 3D-printed bike has been described by those involved as a motorcycle. As one can see, the design is somewhat spare — the bike reportedly only weighs 35 […]
If you don’t want a car, but still want a means of transportation that possesses some substantial cargo capacity to it, what’re you to do? A cargo bike is always an option of course — though, not everyone enjoys peddling uphill in them. So, how about an electric-assist cargobike with some substantial battery capacity to […]
As someone who has put a substantial amount of my life to date into highly competitive sports, I can say that I am highly aware of just how corrupted by steroids and “supplements” most professional sports now are. Such things are present at pretty much all levels of competition nowadays, from the professional/Olympic level all […]
A riderless (semi-autonomous) electric bicycle prototype has reportedly been created by a crowdfunded London-based startup known as Sparky Automotive. Utilizing electronic gyroscope technology similar to the Segway, the riderless electric bicycle can apparently safely work its way through road junctions, traffic lights, and pedestrian crosswalks in a similar way to an autonomous car according to […]
As director of CleanTechnica, EV Obsession, and Solar Love, I’ve decided to take these sites into the next realm by organizing events in North America and Europe. As with our written work, the aim is to: Disseminate more information about important cleantech matters many people can’t easily access elsewhere. Raise awareness about trends occurring under […]
A new e-bike battery pack that can power an e-bike for 100 kilometers on a single charge was recently unveiled by Samsung SDI — with the new offering being showcased on August 26th at Eurobike 2015 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The new offering is a 500 watt-hour (Wh) battery pack, designed to be very slim and […]
Originally published on Gas2. Following up on my intro for the “Electrifying Transport” panel at the recent Renewable Cities Global Learning Forum in Vancouver, Canada, his piece shares and summarizes the presentation given by Brian Hansen, Head of Department Citywide Strategies for the City of Copenhagen. While the panel was generally about the electrification of transportation, some of the panelists noted […]
The maker of the “greenest car” of 2014 has so much to offer to other electric vehicles as well. Presently, a BMW i patented technology powers its new e-bike. A recent press release by BMW Group announced that the inventive drive unit swing arm is going into production at the pedelec factory HNF Heisenberg. BMW has a longstanding […]
Those that are wealthy and in the lookout for an electric bicycle may want to check out the Greyp G12 — a high-performance offering that can reach speeds of up to 44 miles per hour (70 kilometers an hour). The bike is retailing for €6,500 ($7,200) currently. Interestingly, the bike (which we actually caught word of […]
An electric vehicle is a vehicle that includes an electric motor. Okay, this article is done…. In all seriousness, there’s a lot of confusion regarding electric vehicle terminology. Furthermore, much of the public still isn’t aware of what an electric car is, and I think there’s some value in breaking down the various types of […]
The rise in the popularity of electric bicycles cannot be understated, especially in places where congested roads or high gas prices make car ownership unaffordable for many. So while many automakers and technology companies are focusing on building big battery packs for electric vehicles, Britain’s Faradion went a different route, building an electric bicycle to […]
Some analysts have predicted that sales of electric bicycles, or eBikes for short, could hit the hundreds of millions in just a few short years. While much of the momentum will be driven by countries like China and India, the U.S. has a growing appetite for eBikes, especially high end models from manufacturers like Bosch. […]
Originally posted on Gas2 The Energica Ego was first introduced to us back in 2011, and since then EV advocates have lusted after the Italian electric superbike. American fans will finally get their chance to see and drive the Energica Ego as the electric motorcycle comes stateside with the “Where is my Ego?” tour. After touring […]
Electric bikes could become the world’s most popular transportation solution in the coming decade, and automakers know it, leading to a flurry of e-bike concepts in the past year. Automotive parts suppliers are also paying attention. Green Car Congress reports that with Germany’s Continential AG, or just ContiTech, acquiring e-bike drive maker Benchmark in a […]
Does the world of electric bikes need shaking up? The creators of Visiobike think so, and thier beautiful e-bike has turned to IndieGoGo for funding. With two years of development time already behind them, it’s make-it or break-it for this stunning vision of the future. With a carbon fiber monocoque serving as the foundation for this […]