While bicycles are gaining popularity, a fascination with technology still persists among our culture, and unfortunately, many people are still overwhelmingly resistant to exercise. As a result, we’re seeing an increase in motorized and electric bicycles on the market. While some still produce emissions, the ones with the biggest potential for future success are those using alternative energy sources for power.
Take a look at this super gallery of the top motorized bicycles features on TrendHunter.com:
Motorized
Electrobike Model Pi is a human-electric hybrid bicycle that is lightweight and easily portable. The bike changes from full pedal power to full electric power with a switch on the handlebars. It takes about three hours to charge, which then lasts for up to 30 miles. This is some green power with a… [More]
The French automotive company Matra developed a brand new electric bicycle hybrid called MS1. It has 45 kph speed limits and is capable to take you up to 100 km / 62 miles on one charge. It captures usable energy when you apply the brakes and there’s an LCD display on the handlebars indicating spe… [More]
You need ear protection, head protection, and you should probably wear body armor too. Bob Maddox, an artist and cabinet maker from Oregon, invented the jet-powered bicycle and started selling them on eBay. Even he is afraid to see just how fast his creations can go. He imagines they can go up to 75… [More]
You want to help the environment by bike commuting, but your workplace is just a little too far to pedal? Schwinn Bikes may have the solution. Their 2007 World GSE bike model combines a conventional hybrid bike with an electric motor. While the electric drivetrain adds about 10 lbs. to the bicycl… [More]
An inventor known as the SwissRocketMan has created a hydrogen peroxide powered bicycle that rockets you from 0-60mph in just 6 seconds with a top speed of 126 mph. The video shows Julian Bartelett, a Britsh pilot, attempting to set a world record. More about how it works: “H2O2 can be used either… [More]
Electric bikes and scooters hold much promise in the future transport equation, particularly for short distance commuting, but one of the limiting factors is their rather sedate speeds and limited range. The Optibike is designed to overcome these obvious deficiencies with a range of 25 to 30 miles (… [More]
Looking to add a helping push to your bike rides? The tidalforce M-750 is stealthy bike with a covert 20 mph electric engine. Now you can breeze past your friends, especially on those uphill battles. What else? It folds. All this for just under $4,000. From the Tidal Force Website:
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Ultra Eco
Because everyone is demanding eco-friendly products, Pearl Hydrogen has decided to manufacture a hydrogen bicycle. This Chinese invention can travel at 15 mph for 60 miles. When the gas tank hits empty, you can still ride the old-fashioned way, which is crucial because today’s hydrogen refueling inf… [More]
Solar cells on the wheel recharge the batteries as you ride the E-V Sunny bicycle and they look pretty cool as well. It is available as a complete bike or as a kit to modify your existing bike. [More]
DDB Canada has created an illuminated billboard powered by 120 volunteer bicycle riding pedalers. Each pedaler generates enough electricity to power the illuminated reindeer. For each hour the reindeer was powered up, BC Hydro made a donation to the Canadian Association of Food Banks. [More]
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