Electric bikes striving to make cities clean and green

The current scenario:

Cities are choked with gas guzzling vehicles, which pushes up the pollution levels even further. These alarming levels are forcing people to shift their focus on greener options, which will help keep the surroundings in a healthy state. This is where the electrically operated bikes come in the scene, which will become a common sight on the roads in the near future.

Electric bike

The concept:

Traveling by gasoline driven cars not only pollutes the environment, but also consumes a lot space both on road and inside the parking area. This leads to traffic jams and results in parking woes at the same time. Moreover, the ever increasing fuel prices have made traveling by car everyday nothing less than a luxury. Keeping all these factors in mind, an electric bike or e-bike seems to be the best possible option to bail people all around the world out of this situation. The added responsibility to save the world from the clutches of pollution has even made top notch car and bike manufacturers to come up electric versions, which will bang head on with the gas guzzling rides. Electric bikes will save space and can be maneuvered with ease on the roads. They are just perfect when it comes to intercity rides, where high speeds are not a prerequisite.

The inspiration:

The greatest inspiration that forces designers to come up with better e-bikes every now and then is soaring fuel prices. Charging the battery of an e-bike is not an expensive affair and can be done using a household socket. The eco friendly rides are a hassle free creation and prove to be a better mode of transportation on traffic chocked roads. It further saves from other inconveniences faced, like finding a parking space, which is like searching for water in a desert if a place is thronged by many people at the same time.

The advantages:

Electric bike is a onetime investment, which will prove to be efficient as well as light on the pocket later. These can touch an average speed of 25 to 30 kilometers per hour, which is sufficient when it comes to riding inside the city. This trait also makes it a great vehicle for children as well as adults. Housewives will benefit the most as they can run errands in a much more efficient manner. Since e-bikes make good use of electric power, the need of changing oil gets totally deleted and so does cleaning the residue build up.

What might bother you?

There nothing on the face of this earth that doesn’t come tagged with a few disadvantages and the e-bike is no different. So, there are a few things you should know before you become complete fans of these electrically driven rides. They will never prove to be a perfect partner when it comes to traveling long distances, which is a major drawback. Moreover, don’t expect these rides to take you farther than 20 to 25 kilometers on a single charge, which further confines their usage inside the frame of a city. While there is an option to pedal them if they run of juice, but pedaling the bike uphill will leave you exhausted as the bike is heavy as compared to its conventional counterpart. The e-bikes come stashed with a heavy price tag, which not everyone can afford.

Related trends:

1. Torque: A futuristic, yet realistic e-bike

Torque

Torque e-bike by Emil Moller Pedersen has a simple frame. The bike comes smothered with traits that will force people to ditch their gas powered vehicles. The futuristic bike features closed chain box, battery ring and hob rings in its wheels, which make it different from an everyday bike. Torque is very stable and comfortable. The stability is a result of the placement of the matter, which is present at the lower portion hence offering a low center of gravity. The motor can come up with an output of 15.5 mph, which is quite impressive.

2. Electric Bike Concept ver2

Ver2 Electric Bike

EBIQ, designed by Yuji Fujimura, will draw attention not only because of its electric status but also its eccentric shape. The electric bike concept comes fitted with a Lithium ion battery, which will power the ride. The motor will fetch the much required power from the battery, which is of course rechargeable. The most interesting feature is the battery’s tendency to charge other electronic gadgets. The electric bike has a storage compartment that can be used to safely carry gadgets like iPods, cell phones, laptops and tablets. It will not only protect these electronic devices from getting damaged, but will also charge them using the power provided by the battery.

3. OnCycle E-bike

Oncycle E-bike

OnCycle E-bike has been specially designed for the American market. It has been fashioned in an aesthetically pleasing way and will prove to be a great alternative for moving around in the city. The motor has been placed at the back of pedal cranks, which powers the ride for a totally exhilarating experience. The electric nature of the bike is made clear with battery level display, embedded lights and a well lit up motor. Apart from this, the eco friendly creation boasts of additional components like rack, lights, pannier and D-lock.

4. City Electric Bicycle

City Electric bike

City Electric Bike, as the name suggest, will be perfect for traveling short distance like inside the city without adding poisonous fumes the environment. The bike has been dipped in plain looks and has a battery that has been fitted inside the seat tube. The electric motor, on the other hand, has been placed inside the bottom bracket which in turns helps keeping the bike stable as the weight is kept in the center of the bike.

5. Tharula Electric Bike Concept

Tharula Electric Bike

Tharula Electric Bike is sure a revolutionary concept, but unique at the same time. The personal electric scooter has been fashioned in a way that will make eyes do a cartwheel in surprise every time it moves on the roads. It comes with a promise to keep the environment in a clean state and save space while you move around on the truly awesome creation. The front wheel is much bigger than the one placed at the rear, which is distinctive in itself. Normally, bikes with such wheels are seen in a circus but this futuristic ride has transported the same feel right in everyday life and that too in an environmentally friendly way.