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Though the buzz of electric bikes have been in the years for quiet some years now, but never before has it been showcased in such a manner as now. The year 2009 saw this electric mechanism getting the focus of the media as well as consumers. Be it the reason of being mechanization savvy or the worldwide concern of saving the environment from pollution, the result is – Extra Energy Electric Bikes.

Although they claim to be highlighted in the trade events of Euro Bike and IFMA around ten years ago, they did not enjoy the deserved recognition. It was only after the mid nineties that their potential was realized in Japan. Since then there has been no looking back. Their fame can be estimated with the fact that in China alone some 20 million e-bikes were sold last year. Continue reading ‘Electric Bikes to go Worldwide’ »

An electric bike can simply be confused with other vehicles like scooters or motorcycles. However, they are not at all the same thing. Many people like to use an electric bike because that they can get around easy without having to depend on a car. There are many rules involved when riding an electric bike. Make sure that you know all of those rules and laws for where you live. Many electric bike owners have had the misfortune of receiving tickets after disobeying laws that they hadn’t been aware of.

An electric bike is much cheaper to power than a scooter or motorcycle. It is not a vehicle in any way. All it requires is the ability to recharge. Electric bikes do not require any fuel at all and this is one reason why many people choose them. It can save a lot of money on gas and car expenses if you do not have all that far to go to get to work or school. Comparing to e-bike motorcycles is more expensive. An electric bike is a fantastic green option for those that are seeking a clean way to get around without harming the environment. Continue reading ‘The Difference between Electric Bikes and scooters, motorcycles’ »

Many people are a little confused as to what an electric bike is. Is it a scooter, or a bike? Can you still pedal on it? Will the motor take you a long way? Is it really worth looking at and buying one?

Actually an electric bike is a pretty interesting product. It helps you get the exercise you need, and go more distances at the same time. Let’s go over the electric bike in itself. The electric bike comes in two different styles. The first looks like a customary styled bike but the second looks like a motor scooter. An electric bike has certain specifications and is not allowed to run at speeds higher than 15 mph. therefore the motor cannot be made to go faster than that. An electric bike does not require that you have any special licensing. But some countries do have certain requirements for electric bikes. For example, in the US a person under the age of 14 cannot ride an electric bike. In most countries you don’t have to register an electric bike. This also means you don’t have to have insurance, or pay taxes on it. In most cases you aren’t even required to wear a helmet, although it’s very suggested. Continue reading ‘What exactly is an Electric Bike?’ »

Because of the energy crisis, hybrid vehicles are booming these days. With respect to cars, hybrid usually refers to engines that use electricity and gasoline. The combination of both gets you more gas mileage. As an example the 2008 Toyota Prius, a well-known hybrid car, gets 48 miles per gallon as oppose to a comparable 4-cylinder non-hybrid car, like the Honda Civic, that gets 36 miles per gallon. The point is hybrid technology lets you to cover more grounds for a given set of resources, gasoline in this case.

In the bicycling world, the term hybrid refers to bicycles with electric motors. The traditional push pedaling made easy with electricity. Instead of higher gas mileage, you get more miles pedaling and best yet, you don’t have to buy gas (because it’s a bicycle). Continue reading ‘Let's Go Hybrid: The Izip and Ezip Electric Bicycles’ »

Gas prices soar and concerns grow over global warming, alternative fuel vehicles are gaining attraction. When it comes to cars, trucks, and SUVs, a hybrid is currently the most popular alternative to a gas powered engine. But when it comes to short-range travel, say 20 miles or less, an electric bike is a fun, economical, and environmentally friendly option. For only pennies, an electric bike can get you from place to place without breaking a sweat and without the hassles of traffic jamming.

An electric bike has pedals like any normal bicycle, and you can use those pedals to push yourself under your own power. But the electric bike also has an electric motor, which you can use to supplement your pedaling. The power is useful when starting from a stop or when riding up hills. Otherwise, you can let the electric motor provide all the power while you sit back and enjoy the ride. Continue reading ‘Electric Bike, the Perfect Transportation’ »

Fuel prices are going very high? No need to worry – with an electric scooter No need to depend on a fuel any more. As people start driving electric scooters, they find more and more reasons to like them. They’re realistic, easy to park and get great mileage. With gasoline price raising day by day, the fame of playful, fuel-efficient electric scooters has climbed. According to industry experts, last years sales have double compared to a year ago.

The scooter fan enjoys the feel of scooting which many people compare to skating on land. For those who live downtown, scooters make the everyday travel fun and easy, and most models are dense enough to be taken onto public transport and then stored under a desk for the rest of the working day – and you can recharge the battery. Electric scooters allow you to save money on gas ; Like the Ezip Scooters they go from 400 W – 1000 W of power ; which gives you great durability and power. Continue reading ‘Electric Scooters: Love at first ride’ »

Those who have exposed the secret of electric bicycle have adopted it by replacing this with their usual bicycles and are now a happy owner of such a wonder bicycle. These bicycles have been designed as same any regular bicycles but are still much ahead of them. These electric bicycles are powered by an electric motor which is fixed for pedaling and the rider doesn’t need to pedal. These bicycles are widely used in the countries like china and India where bicycle is still preferred mode of transportation.

Here are some of the secrets of Electric bicycles:

? Eco-friendly: The electric bicycles are eco-friendly as they do not have any smoke emission issue as in case of motor bikes, so they do not leach any smoke which makes the sir polluted causing harm to human health and the environment. These bicycles add a lot in making a greener tomorrow. Continue reading ‘The 5 secrets of Electric Bicycles’ »

The electric bicycles have been planned by utilizing the hybrid technology that would provide numerous benefits to the user. The main benefit is the running cost. If electric bicycle is compared to the usual bikes, it could be found that the purchasing cost could be bit more than the usual bicycles, but it could be found that the wear and tear of both the bicycles is same. The benefit you get from the electric bicycle is that you do not have to keep on pedaling to climb a hill. If the electric bicycle is compared with fuel powered motor bikes, it could be found that the cost of electric bicycle is much lower than that of the motor bikes. Plus, there is no preservation cost required to be incurred for electric bicycles except the use of electricity to charge the battery which could be around 10-15 cents for every 31 miles. Electric bicycle runs with the help of high-speed motor which is powered from a lead-acid battery.

The electric bicycles are designed by the technology of generating power by pedaling as well as by throttle. For the case of pedaling, the rider has to pedal the cycle to make the power and the bicycle then moves on the battery and the rider stops pedaling. In case of throttle activated power, the bicycle starts by pressing a button which activates the battery and the bicycle moves forward by speeding up using the throttle. The basic motivation of producing an electric bicycle is to give fun and efficiency to all age group of people. The electric bicycles are the eco friendly way to stay away using the car for short errands around the town and are the best thing to stay fit. The motor provides up to half the effort, but more regular use means more exercise for the rider. Continue reading ‘The Technology behind electric bikes’ »

Gas prices soar and concerns grow over global warming, alternative fuel vehicles are gaining attraction. When it comes to cars, trucks, and SUVs, a hybrid is currently the most popular alternative to a gas powered engine. But when it comes to short-range travel, say 20 miles or less, an electric bike is a fun, economical, and environmentally friendly option. For only pennies, an electric bike can get you from place to place without breaking a sweat and without the hassles of traffic jamming.

An electric bike has pedals like any normal bicycle, and you can use those pedals to push yourself under your own power. But the electric bike also has an electric motor, which you can use to supplement your pedaling. Continue reading ‘Electric Bike, the Perfect Transportation’ »

Because of the energy crisis, hybrid vehicles are booming these days. With respect to cars, hybrid usually refers to engines that use electricity and gasoline. The combination of both gets you more gas mileage. As an example the 2008 Toyota Prius, a well-known hybrid car, gets 48 miles per gallon as oppose to a comparable 4-cylinder non-hybrid car, like the Honda Civic, that gets 36 miles per gallon. The point is hybrid technology lets you to cover more grounds for a given set of resources, gasoline in this case.

In the bicycling world, the term hybrid refers to bicycles with electric motors. The traditional push pedaling made easy with electricity. Instead of higher gas mileage, you get more miles pedaling and best yet, you don’t have to buy gas (because it’s a bicycle). Continue reading ‘Let's Go Hybrid: The Izip and Ezip Electric Bicycles’ »