Electric Bikes:Save Energy and Money
Electric bikes now come in many models and styles and provide an inexpensive mode of transportation for short hops around town for errands, commuting to work or fun.
Electric bikes are providing a way to save money on gasoline and also reduce carbon footprints. The bikes can combine old fashioned pedaling with the modern technology of a battery powered motor or run on battery alone.
when Baron von Drais invented a wood “walking machine” in 1817 to be used in the royal gardens,electric bikes could not even be imagined. The Draisienne or hobby horse was propelled by pushing the feet against the ground. Next was the wooden velocipede or Boneshaker in 1865 with the pedals applied directly to the front wheel.
The price of Electric bikes range from about $1400 to $2500 or more. Price is usually determined by weight, quality and battery type. A 250-watt folding electric bike is available for about $1400. $2500 can buy an extra-light 350-watt model using a lightweight lithium-ion battery at the high end,. Without recharging,most models can travel 15 to 20 miles.
If a car is replaced with an electric bicycle, saving on gas, wear and tear and maintenance cost are substantial. For example,an electric bike costs $20 for the same mileage while fuel costs for a car traveling 10,000 miles is $910.
Different state regulations governed the electric bikes. In some places, they are classified as bicycles and require no license or registration, in others its speed and wattage determines its status. The Department of Motor Vehicles should be consulted about the laws governing electric bikes.
They become sleeker, better looking and hide the batteries more than ever before as the latest technology used by the manufacturers of electric bikes. Due to the new designs, they are becoming more main-stream and a Green way to save money and is more and more popular.
