Electric bike recharging its battery via the braking system


	Electric bike recharging its battery via the braking system

Fast T friend

8-12-2008 5:33 AM

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bicycle, electric, bettery, green, energy

Fast T friend says:

Panasonic says in internal experiments, the regenerative braking system extended the assisted travel range from 90km to 125km when riding in normal mode. Using the bike’s automatic mode, the maximum distance owners will be able to cover is 182km.

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8-12-2008 11:22 AM

ak_mom75

this is a awesome idea. this would cool to have over here in the USA if they fix the bugs. thanks for clipping it.

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