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- Batteries - Zinc-Air (PowerZinc.com)
Describes breakthrough air-zinc batteries for a pollution free and more energy efficient solution to storage of electricity. 2-05
- Day6Bicycles Electric (Day6Bicycles.com)
Costs around $1750 and is a semi-recumbent with a wide, padded seat and backrest and upright position. 09-09
- Electric Assist - Terms and Explanations (Peltzer)
Provides reasons for using electric assist, rather than electric for full power, for bicycles (and tricycles). Describes alternatives for electric assist for bikes, including sources of systems, power sources, batteries, and more. 1-02
- Electric Bicycles (Atod.org.uk)
Describes electric bikes and electric motor kits. 7-04
- Electric Bicycles (NYCEWheels.com)
Describes 10 electric bicycles. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles by Name of Company (Source Guides)
Provides sources of electric bicycles or motors. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02
Projects
- -Motors - Electric Hub Motor Kits (FiveFlagsMotorbikes.com)
Describes several electric hub motor kits, including the wheel (20" to 26"), controller, motor, cables, and battery pack. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- -Motors - Electric Hub Motor for Bicycle (NYCEWheels.com)
Starts at around 600 dollars and goes up to 30 miles per charge. The motor provides 400 watts at 36 volts and has a maximum speed of up to 20 mph. The motor weighs around 36 pounds. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Electric Bike - Convert a Bike (Gerosa)
Provides plans or a kit to convert a bicycle to electric power instead of pedal power. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02
Purchase Resources
- Day6Bike Review (BicycleMan.com)
 This is a semi-recumbent. The Day6Bike costs $679 (7-speed or 21-speed) without the motor. "Whether you call them 'Crank Forward', 'Semi Recumbent', 'flat foot' or 'comfort bike' for many riders they are a practical and comfortable alternative. These bikes can be a comfortable, low maintenance, practical, stable bicycle that is easy to get on and off of. Get some exercise while running errands, commuting or just enjoying the outdoors. CF bikes have much of the comfort of a recumbent bike but are still more traditional and super easy to get used to." The Day 6 bicycle, matched with the Bionx hub motor, could make a good commuting bicycle, even in hilly areas, as long as the rider is under 200 pounds. 05-08
- Day6Bike for Comfort and Stability (Day6Bike.com)
This is a semi-recumbent. The Day6Bike costs $379 for single speed and up to $679 for 21 speed. "First, the crank forward bikes are, in our opinion, a much improved design over the traditional bicycle. With the proper seat adjustment, your feet are just able to touch the ground which improves balance at stops and the higher handlebars decrease the amount of pressure on your wrists. At Day 6 we use a similar concept but take it to a much higher level." The Day 6 bicycle, matched with the Bionx hub motor, could make a good commuting bicycle, even in hilly areas, as long as the rider is under 200 pounds. 08-07
- Disk Brakes (Electric-Bikes.com)
Provides electric assisted bicycles. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as an examples. 04-08
- Electric Bicycles (EVDeals.com)
Describes four bicyles, the Lashout, Synergy Cycle, Currie E-Folder, and E-Ride Comfort Bike. The Lashout and the Synergy Cycle offer 600 watt motors and cost $800 to $900. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 1-04
- Electric Bicycles (NYCEWheels.com)
Describes 10 electric bicycles. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles - 01. Merida PowerCycle 550 (Largoscooters.com)
Costs around $650 and with the optional sprocket, has a top speed of around 19 mph. It is an automatic electric assist motor, adding power automatically when starting and going up hills. "Standard features include: 1/2 HP peak output motor, gel spring saddle with suspension seat post, easy step through aluminum frame, fenders, rack and lighting system." A best buy. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples.8-04
- Electric Bicycles - 02. Curry LashOut (NYCEWheels.com)
Costs $800 and goes up to 18 mph. It weights 74 pounds and has a 600 watt motor that gets 12 miles per charge without pedaling. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles - 03b. (Viking)
Starts at around $1,150 for electric bicycle with lights and other accessories. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 2-02
- Electric Bicycles - 03c. EZ-1 (NYCeWheels.com)
This is a semi-recumbent. Describes an electric bike that costs about $1,100. It has a maximum speed (without pedaling) of 16 mph and a range of 20 miles. EZ-1 has a reputation for quality bikes with good stability, making this combination of bike and motor A BEST BUY. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles - 05a. Panasonic Folder Bicycle (ElectricVehiclesNW.com)
Starts at around 1,200 dollars and weighs 46 pounds, including battery pack. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 12-01
- Electric Bicycles - 05c. EZ-3 (NYCeWheels.com)
This is a semi-recumbent and is a A BEST BUY for personal transportation that is an alternative to a car for short trips. Describes an electric trike that costs about 1,300 dollars. It has a maximum power of 1800 watts and continuous power of 1000 watts. It may be classified as a bicycle if a 750 watt or small motor is used instead of the 1800 watt motor that comes with the trike. If it has the 1800 watt motor, it must be registered as a moped or motorcycle, depending on maximum speed. Safety equipment may need to meet federal standards for a motorized vehicle with the larger motor. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles - 06. Sun (LargoScooters.com)
Describes an electric trike that costs 1,300 dollars. It has a 400 watt motor and a surrey top. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles - 07. Electric American Cruiser (AmericCruiser.com)
Describes the American Cruiser tricycle that can include an electric-assist motor. Price is $800 without motor and $1,300 with the motor. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 5-01
- Electric Bicycles - 08. Euro Tri-Bike (ElectricPowerBikes.co.uk)
Describes the products, made in England. Starts at around $1,400 (American dollars). Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 1-04
- Electric Bicycles - 09. Rhoades Car 4W1P for Comfort and Price (RhoadesCar.com)
Starts at around $1,450. A Best Buy. The one-person, four-wheel cycle weighs 75 pounds and is 37 inches wide. Optional equipment include canopy, lights, seat belt, heavy duty bearings, speedomter, padded seat with armrests, electric motor, and more. Has four wheel suspension for off-road driving. Designed for comfort and stability, not speed. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. Sometimes called four wheel or four-wheel bicycles. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles - 10. Elo Touring (ExtraEnergy.org)
Rated very good by ExtraEnergy.org. Costs around $1,600. Has an average speed of around 10 mph and a range of about 30 miles per charge. The pedalic is an automatic electric assist motor, adding power automatically when starting and going up hills. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 10-03
- Electric Bicycles - 11b.Yamaha Super Easy (ExtraEnergy.org)
Rated very good by ExtraEnergy.org. Costs around $1,900. "The Yamaha Easy Super was the favorite of the test team, although they had to get used to the Shimano Auto D gear shift." Has an average speed of around 15 mph and a range of about 23 miles per charge. The pedalic is an automatic electric assist motor, adding power automatically when starting and going up hills. Uses NiMH batteries and weighs around 66 lbs. with battery. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 10-03
- Electric Bicycles - 12. Rolltech (ExtraEnergy.org)
Rated very good by ExtraEnergy.org. Costs around $2,200. Has an average speed of around 15 mph and a range of about 20 miles per charge. The pedalic is an automatic electric assist motor, adding power automatically when starting and going up hills. Recommends use of the optional lithium ion battery pack, which is 27 pounds lighter than the lead acid battery pack. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 10-03
- Electric Bicycles - 13. TidalForce M-750 (NYCEWheels.com)
"The Tidalforce M-750 is the most amazing electric bike ever built." "The Tidalforce M-750 is the ultimate electric bike, it might cost twice as much as its next closest competitor but its worth every penny." Uses a 750 watt motor and goes up to 23 mph. Cost is not given, but is possibly $2,400. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles - 14. Cab Bike Electric and Covered (CaBike.de)
Starts at around 4,350 dollars (10,000 German Marks). Since it is actually a fully enclosed trike, it is much more stable than a two-wheel cycle. (Select a moving flag to enter the site.) The bike is 29.5 inches wide, and weighs 70 pounds (88 pounds with optional motor). Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles - 15. Twike (Twike)
Describes the three-wheel covered vehicle that runs on NiCad batteries and can be pedaled to reduce fuel use. Very finished design and also very expensive. Price lists for between 17 and 20,000 dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. Sometimes called three wheel bicycles. 6-01
- Electric Bicycles - Comparison (ExtraEnergy.com)
Compares over a dozen electric bicycles from among the best available. 9-03
- Giant Suede Electric (NYCEWheels.com)
Provides electric assisted bicycle with a slightly forward-crank design. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as an examples. 04-08
- Panasonic Introduces Lithion Ion Systems (ExtraEnergy.org)
Provides an electric or electrpedic bicycle with a battery weighing less than four pounds. 9-04
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