Monday, December 1, 2008

Sanyo unveils hybrid electric "eneloop" bicycle




Sanyo unveiled its new hybrid electric bicycle dubbed the "eneloop bike". The bike features a Power-up Mode with an assist ratio of 1:2 and regenerative braking which Sanyo terms a "loop charge function". The regenerative braking helps extend the estimated range of the eneloop to a fairly impressive 100km. The bike will be available in February 2009 for ¥136,290 (~$1,460.00) and will come in white, blue, green and black.

Specs:

Wheel diameter: 26-inch
Gears:
3-speed internal hub
Motor: DC brushless - 250 W
Battery: Lithium-ion 25.9 V-5.7 Ah
Weight: 22.8 kg

1 comment:

eradler said...

Great to have affordable PEDELECs
What battery technology they would use?