Have Your Pi and Ride It Too
Date: December 14, 2007 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech, Transport, Travel
Anyone who’s tried to bike around San Francisco knows, navigating hills by pedal power alone is downright brutal. With the capability to climb 99% of the world’s steepest hills with ease, Electrobike’s Pi might provide the perfect gateway to a carbon-free commute. The only energy Pi consumes is during its three hour charge session (or you can opt for the eight hour solar charger), and then when the pedaling gets tough, flick a switch for an electric assist (each charge gives 30 miles at 20 mph). Just by looking at it, there’s no mistaking it, Pi uniquely blends human and electric power - and at what roughly translates to a 750 miles per gallon equivalent - we’re talking a very cool leap here, though not an inexpensive one at $7,500 (still way better than the price of a car and a gym membership).
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