Four Rules for Choosing an Electric Bike or Scooter

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February/March 2007
By Charles Higginson 
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Resources:
Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports , co-authored by Ed Benjamin and Frank Jamerson
Electric Scooter World , a comprehensive site maintained by scooter expert Jerome Byrd

Manufacturers:
eGo www.egovehicles.com makes scooters and e-bikes designed for commuting.
ENV http://www.intelligent-energy.com/index_article.asp?SecID=12&secondlevel=869 has announced development of a fast, sleek bike powered by a fuel cell.
Evader www.evadermotorsports.com has announced it is shipping two scooter models.
Forsen www.forsenusa.com makes electric mopeds.
Giant http://store.nycewheels.com/giant-suede-e-electric-bike.html builds two well-regarded e-bikes, the Lite and the Suede E.
Go-Ped www.goped.com builds a classic motorboard scooter.
Honda announced prototypes of a hybrid gas-electric scooter.
Oxygen www.oxygenworld.it is an Italian company that has announced development of a long-range scooter intended for fleets and delivery operations.
Tres Terra www.tresterra.com builds three models of e-bike; the two higher-end models use lithium-ion batteries.
Vectrix www.vectrixusa.com has announced development of a high-performance, highway-capable electric maxi-scooter.
Vespa www.retrothing.com/2006/04/introducing_two.html unveiled two prototype models of hybrid gas-electric scooter, reportedly undergoing testing in Italy.

Dealers and Distributors:
Electric Bikes Northwest+California www.electricvehiclesnw.com is a large e-bike dealer in Oceanside, Calif.
ElectricRider www.electricrider.com is an e-ride shop specializing in conversion kits and support for other bike shops nationwide.
NYCeWheels www.nycewheels.com is a large e-ride shop in New York City.
Texas eRider www.texaserider.com is a large e-ride shop in Austin.
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  • Bearclaw 2/13/2009 6:00:20 PM

    I got my Mongoose Electric Bike at Kmart for $90 on clearance and after 2 years it works as good as when it was new.

    With front and rear baskets on it I can haul a pretty decent load of groceries.

    Nothing more annoying than spending over a dollar in gas to run up to the hardware store and get a 20 cent bolt.

    I'm sure it has already paid for itself in saved gas.

  • Jill 10/10/2008 6:40:57 AM

    We prefer Ebikes and Scooters.com, they sell electric bikes from $99.00 and to the larger ones at about $3,000.00. They charge in a few short minutes, and mine has paid for itself in just a few short trips.

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