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Recent News » Inventor Stephen Britt wins £50,000 prize to develop Electric Pedals Published 07/15/2010

Inventor Stephen Britt has walked away with a £50,000 investment for his idea involving electric assistance via the pedals, a low-cost option to modifying a normal bike. More details can be found on the forum

» Five's Gadget Show tests a number of electric bikes Published 08/25/2009

If you missed The Gadget Show's feature with Suzy and Jason pitted against one another in a race across london then you can catch up Five TV's the Gadget Show's Electric Bike Urban Challenge and afterwards discuss on the Gadget Show thread in our forum.

» Italian Government boosts electric bike sales Published 05/1/2009

Italy's Ministry for the Environment has confirmed an incentive scheme of up to 30% off the RRP of a bicycle of electric bike as reported by Bike-EU, a potential saving of up to 700 euros. More discussion here in the forum.

» Scientists turn standard pedal bike into an electric bike Published 02/25/2009

Scientists from MIT have developed a new 'power generation, storage and propulsion system' that is capable of turning a standard pedal bike into an electric bike. The universal 'greenwheel' houses a generator, batteries and motor. More here

» Electric Bike World Tour Published 02/22/2009

Touring the World in an eco-friendly way, Guim Vals Teruel is aiming to promote and encourage energy conservation and waste reduction. Starting his ride in May 2009 from China, Guim will be riding a Wisper 905se electric bike around the globe aiming to complete his trip at the Olympics in London in 2012. More details here and here.

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