Sanyo’s new electric bike, the Eneloop, may be a good alternative for drivers to swap cars for bikes by easing the transition from automobile to bicycle.
A durable, well-integrated electric motor is the primary focus of the new Sanyo Eneloop bike. This pedal-assist bike has a barely noticeable 250 watt motor that is designed to help the rider pedal without effort. Its step-through frame and large tires are reminiscent of the old three-speed Dutch bikes. Even the wide, comfortable seat comes in a beautiful brown color with suspension. It's a retro look with a modern feel.
Sanyo Eneloop features:
- Two modes of pedal-assist plus Auto mode - Regenerative braking - Three-speed internal hub gears - Durable rear rack and fenders included
“SANYO is demonstrating a real commitment to finding innovative solutions for sustainable transportation alternatives with the ‘eneloop bike’ because it provides riders an opportunity to ride longer distances without the rider having to increase his or her endurance,” said Irene Stillings, executive director of the California Center for Sustainable Energy. “We’re thrilled to have the bike at Street Smart San Diego where all types of alternative transportation that reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions are on display.”
Test drivers of the ‘eneloop bike’ electric hybrid bicycle will experience the new “loop charge function” which both generates electricity and charges the battery while in use. This function controls the level of necessary power or braking, depending on the incline of the road. Featuring a two-wheel drive system in which the rear wheel is driven by human pedaling power and the front tire is powered by motorized power, the electric hybrid bicycle is designed to offer the rider a safer, more stable ride.
