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Due to the energy crisis, hybrid Fashion is the word of the day. Regarding cars, hybrid usually refers to engines that use electricity and gasoline. The combination of both, you get more performance gasoline. For example, the 2008 Toyota Prius, a hybrid known gets 48 miles per gallon and not those of comparable non-hybrid cars with 4 cylinders, for example a Honda Civic, which gets 36 miles per gallon. In addition, Honda also a hybrid version of the Civic and it gets 45 miles per gallon. The point of hybrid technology allows you to cover more grounds for a given set of resources, gasoline in this case.

In the world of cycling, term hybrid refers to bicycles with electric motors. Yes, it is traditional push pedaling friendly electricity. Instead of more gas mileage, you get more miles pedaling and even better, you do not buy gas (because it is a bicycle).

CONSUMER AND HEALTH frugal

But you wonder why talk about gas bike? In the past, at least in the U.S., gas prices have never been a problem. Until About 2006, Americans were able to buy gas for less than $ 2.00 a gallon. It's almost nothing! And times have changed since then.

In other parts of the world, however, were not so lucky. The Europeans have experienced gas prices between $ 5 - $ 8 per gallon year. But always in motion. Between their common usual transport is a bicycle. You've seen many pictures of ordinary people to move city bike. Just as we did as children. For more "mileage" many Asians and Europeans use hybrid electric motorcycles.

Many Americans are smart and frugal find electric bikes for short distance commuting to save money. They do not pay for gas!

There is another advantage. Since you pedaling, you are. He is in good health. Of course, not everyone is in great shape to ride on the side of the city to another. But remember, is a hybrid bike. The electric motor can pedal. So, please slow, but at the same time enjoy its time to do outside.

The price of a hybrid bike will cost you $ 500 to $ 1,000 USD. But who should pay for itself in a year if you can save $ 50 - $ 70 per month for gas and / or $ 20 - Gymnastics Club $ 30.

The Echo of EASY CONSUMPTION

As important as saving money, is a global trend, or at least the United States to be more environmentally friendly. Among others, the essence is a matter of concern. As you know, burning gasoline emits pollutants that are harmful to the environment and our health. Transport, which consumes less gas (hybrid cars) and no gas (electric vehicles, hybrid bikes, electric scooters) are much attention of consumers.

THE SELECTION OF HYBRID electric bikes

Although there are relatively few manufacturers Electric bikes available, no of them are household names quite yet. But below are only a few target = ""> Electric Bike _blank easy to find on Amazon, eBay, Shop.com and other online retailers:

IZIP Electric light Hybrid Bikes
Currie Technologies, the IZIP is one of the most popular electric hybrid bikes. In a battery, can travel 23-30 miles, depending on weight rider. Top speed on the bicycle in the street 8-art can be up to 18 mph. As you can see from the photos, the motor and battery pack are cleverly integrated as part of the bike. So, unlike most electric bicycles, these components are not visually dull. The motor is a brushless DC center oriented enclosed in a shell-like alloy. The battery is NiMH EV rated batteries concealed in the tube 24 V / 9 AH Pack (20) V 1.2 cell battery. There are versions for men and women of the IZIP bike.

The electric bicycle Euro
Designed for urban travel, the euro creates the impression you're gliding to your destination. The rear storage rack, it is easy to run errands such as groceries. The euro is powered by a rechargeable 24V 10Ah Li-ion Shimano 6-speed and high-speed 350W motor. Since the battery is lithium-ion battery, which can be recharged over 1,000 times, so it is more durable than a typical NiMH battery and SLA (sealed lead acid) battery. Another advantage is that the lithium-ion batteries are recyclable making this electric bike with a real green.

Electrec electric bikes
From conception Taiwan pedal electric bike can not Electrec Cruise Travel 12.8 miles using only the engine. Of course, the actual range depends on the terrain and rider's weight. Is seven-speed electric bike comes with a 600 watt motor with high torque servo driven by a 24 volt battery, 12 ampere-hours.

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