The bicycle parts manufacturer Shimano unveiled its first product for pedelecs and e-bikes recently. It is called Steps (stands for "Shimano Total Electric Power System") and will be sold to bicycle manufacturers (not consumers) from December this year. Among the technical novelties: a long-life battery.more...
The German sports car manufacturer Porsche recently unveiled a pedelec prototype with several unique features. The Porsche Hybrid RS is a powerful mountain bike with a generator which re-charges the battery on downhills. A smart phone (on the prototype an iPhone) takes the place of the usual display unit on the handlebar for journey information. more...
What has long been whispered, is now official: Bosch, the Stuttgart-based supplier of technology and services operating in more than 60 countries, is developing its own motor drive system for pedelecs. It will be sold to manufacturers of electric 2-wheelers and Cannondale will present the first Bosch-powered bike in September this year. more...
A light motorbike from the year 1938 will re-appear on the market in 2010 as a light electric vehicle (LEV). The new Styriette is a modern, strong pedelec, based on an old, but long-forgotten concept. ExtraEnergy tested a prototype a while ago. This is what the test revealed...more...
The curve-loving three-wheeler of Tripendo Leichtfahrzeuge GmbH always catches the eye on fairs and exhibitions. The recumbent bike is now also available with an electric motor.more...
