# Hybrid Urban Transit Matra MS1 Electric Bike By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-11-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matra-ms1-electric-bike-for-those-living-in-the-city References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20071102/the-matra-ms1-maybe-the-first-practical-hybrid-bike/#more-9428) & [matrasports](http://www.matrasports.com) The French automotive company Matra developed a brand new [electric bicycle hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up-vorsa) 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 speed and remaining battery power. This [electric bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bicycle-model) should be available for sale in Europe, no word on when this thing will hit shops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Bike Hybrids:** Electric bike hybrids have the potential to revolutionize the urban transit industry, providing a more eco-friendly and efficient alternative to traditional bikes and gasoline-powered vehicles. - **Regenerative Braking Technology:** Regenerative braking technology is a key innovation in the development of more sustainable vehicles, allowing them to capture kinetic energy and convert it into usable power. - **Long-range Electric Vehicles:** Long-range electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular as a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable urban transit solutions by developing and manufacturing more electric bike hybrids and other eco-friendly vehicles. - **Cycling:** With the rise of electric bike hybrids, the cycling industry will likely experience growth as more people opt for this sustainable and efficient form of urban transportation. - **Energy Storage:** As electric vehicles become more prevalent, the energy storage industry has the opportunity to provide innovative technologies that can efficiently and sustainably store energy for these vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Mini Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naxeon-i-am.md) - [Speed Record-Setting E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erockit-one.md) - [Bike-Motorcycle Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-sqi.md) - [Energy-Efficient E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventon-soltera.md) - [Trail-Ready Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailready-commuter-ebike.md) - [Long-Range Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stromer-st7-speed-pedelec.md) - [Powerful Performance E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-e-cheetah.md) - [Lightweight Hybrid Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urta-hybrid.md) - [Sleek Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-1.md)