Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 28, 2009
But some advanced new bicycles can store energy when they brake, meaning they can go many times further, and some advanced new batteries can charge up in a fraction of the time. Typically, an electric bike can run for 30-50 kilometres (20-30 miles) between charges. Recharging a battery can take 5-8 hours, but costs only a few cents a day.
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