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Portable Powered Bicycles

BlueSkyBike Boasts a Plethora of Features from Foldability to Electrics

— August 7, 2012 — Autos
An impressive bicycle has at least a couple things that it does really well and it seems that the BlueSkyBike would break the stigma of ineffectual existing foldable two-wheelers. The current majority sacrifice functionality for compactness and even fail to perform adequately with respect to the latter.

This ingenious commuter contraption by Richard Heath and Blue Sky Design integrates electric bicycle technology with the convenient physical quality of portability. Its wheels come together, its frame collapses and its handlebars wrench sideways for a super slim profile, all achievable in a matter of seconds.

The sleek vehicle can even remain so streamlined with a built-in motor and battery. A plug pulls out of its body for easy socket charging, though its power is supplemented by regenerative breaking. To top it all off, your journey's and the BlueSkyBike's specs can be read from an integrated smartphone app.
Trend Themes
1. Electric Bicycles - The BlueSkyBike integrates electric bicycle technology with portability, presenting an opportunity for innovative designs and features.
2. Foldable Bicycles - The BlueSkyBike's collapsible frame and slim profile revolutionize the functionality of foldable bicycles, creating potential for advancements in this market.
3. Smartphone-connected Bicycles - The integrated smartphone app in the BlueSkyBike allows for enhanced tracking and customization features, paving the way for innovative smartphone-connected bicycles.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the bicycle industry can explore the development of electric and foldable bicycles to cater to the rising demand for innovative transportation solutions.
2. Clean Energy - The integration of electric and regenerative braking technology in the BlueSkyBike creates opportunities for the clean energy industry to further develop eco-friendly transportation options.
3. Mobile App Development - The smartphone app integration in the BlueSkyBike calls for mobile app developers to create customized tracking and control features for futuristic smartphone-connected bicycles.
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