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Electric Vehicle Charging Trends for 2013
As gas prices at the pump increase, so has the demand for electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. More car manufactures are entering the market to meet consumer demands, but still face challenges in making these vehicles affordable and attractive in terms of design and performance. One component of the the electric vehicle industry we believe will see
Domino’s: Pizza Delivery Experts Now Arriving on Electric Vehicles
Domino’s in the Netherlands have turned their delivery drivers into moving bullhorn ads for their pizzas, still guaranteed to arrive in 30 minutes or less. How? They’ve invested in electric scooters with speakers that use human voice and engine recordings that carol “Dominos Dominos Dominos” or shout “Pizza! Yummm!” at passing pedestrians. Domino’s implemented the
Smart Phone Apps for the Cycling Commuters
“There’s an app for that.” Just an Apple trademark? Or a popular catchphrase that will characterize an era of tweets, peeps, wi-fives, and status updates? As mobile technology surges, “There’s an app for that” may appear your dictionary, alongside “Bodacious”, “Fly”, and “Gnarly.” Yah dig? Until that day arrives, we thought you might be interested
Bizarre Bikes
Did you know that the first bicycle-like device was constructed almost 200 years ago?! It was made entirely of wood and didn’t have pedals. Baron von Drais invented this “walking machine” that would help him travel around royal gardens faster. It had a frame that mounted with two in-line, same size wheels. The front wheel
Car Manufactures Entering Electric Bike Industry
Big name car companies like Audi, Smart, BMW, Volkswagen, and Ford (to name a few) have recently stepped into the electric bicycle market. Whether it’s to prove their design capabilities or meet the demand for sustainable transportation, the electric market will continue to see innovative product launches. Audi: Still in its prototype phase, the Audi
Electric Bikes: Throttles vs. Pedelecs
As options for electric vehicles grows, so does the confusion about which product means what. The latest in bicycle commuting is the difference between electric bikes and pedelecs. Pedelecs and electric assists arenew categories of electric bikes. The most important differences are: Pedelecs: Only use the pedals motor input when activated by pedaling. NYCeWheels described it
10 Bicycle Safety Tips That Will Help Save Your Life
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 630 bicyclists were killed and 51,000 were injured in 2009. Bicycle crashes and injuries are under-reported, because the majority of bike accident injuries are not serious enough for emergency room visits, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help prevent a bicycle accident. Follow and share these safety
Bicycle Commuting 101
Bicycle Commuting 101 During my summer internship with Ridekick International, I’ve read several commuter blogs and articles offering advice to new and interested bike commuters. As a college student, I try to ride to campus and work as often as possible to save money and stay fit. This does not come without some challenges, so
The Tour de France for Rookies
For most of us cycling fans, whether amateur or enthusiasts, we have all heard of the Tour de France. But, if you’re like me, you’ve never fully understood the complexity of this event. There are teams, individual winners, jerseys that change each day, and French cycling lingo that make this a truly monumental annual occurrence captivating sports fanatics
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