Tech Xplore - electric bikes

GeoOrbital shows rethink of bicycle wheel concept

Something called the GeoOrbital wheel is live on KickStarter. This thing is worth looking at, considering that out of a $75,000 goal the makers have gathered $252,266—and with 43 days still left to go.

May 4, 2016 weblog

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Cheaper batteries are key to shifting transport away from fossil fuels. Can the market deliver?

High metal prices can drive up the costs of electric car batteries, which will reduce their adoption. Car manufacturers are already responding to this by shifting to different technologies.

Mar 15, 2024

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E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air

E-bikes have captured widespread attention across the U.S., and for good reason. They are the most energy-efficient way to move from place to place, providing exercise in the process, and offer enough assistance while pedaling ...

Feb 27, 2024

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Seattle bans throwing away batteries in garbage, citing fire risk

Seattle Public Utilities has banned all batteries and some electronics from being disposed of in the garbage due to fire risk.

Feb 1, 2024

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Researchers explore impacts of E-bikes on sustainable, equitable, efficient mobility

Do electric bikes (e-bikes) improve the overall quality of mobility for certain groups in a region? Do they provide a similar level of time-, cost-, and energy-efficient access to opportunities as cars?

Dec 4, 2023

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World's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars, researchers say

We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, these short trips add up in terms of emissions, pollution and petrol cost.

Nov 17, 2023

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Electric vehicle fires are rare—the risk for petrol and diesel vehicles is at least 20 times higher, says researcher

Two electric vehicle fires have been reported in Australia this week. Five cars were destroyed after a lithium battery ignited in a car parked at Sydney Airport on Monday. Firefighters believed the battery had been detached ...

Sep 15, 2023

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Small but mighty: Electric bicycles can bridge the gap in access to transportation, say researchers

Power-assisted bicycles have existed for more than a century. While gasoline-powered bicycles are no longer mainstream, today, battery-powered electric bicycles (e-bikes) are more popular than ever. Sales figures for e-bikes ...

Jul 5, 2023

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Researching the basics for safer bike lanes

Improving safety in bike lanes is the aim of a recent study by the Highway Engineering Research Group (HERG) of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). Their research analyzes the skid resistance of five types of ...

Feb 28, 2023

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E-bikes are affordable, practical and good for the planet. But is America ready for these speedy cycles?

America has hosted its fair share of heavyweight transportation fights.

Nov 14, 2022

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