New eSpire Electric Bike Offers Better Range, Lower Price
This is the “Third Element” eSpire electric bicycle from Germany, which was revealed at this year’s Eurobike 2011 show over the Labor Day weekend.
The bike itself makes use of the same electric motor as the eSpira model launched in 2009, but overall range (in “pedelec” pedal-assist mode) has been improved from 50 km to more than 80 km (about 50 mi), with a top speed in pure electric “comp” mode of 25 kmh. The weight of the battery pack has been reduced over 30%, from 6 kg to 4 kg, thanks to advances made in li-ion battery tech between 2009 and 2011.
The best part? Not only is the new eSpire better-looking, lighter, and faster than the previous model – at 4750 Euro, it’s 35% cheaper that the ’09, as well.
The new 2011/2012 eSpire is not cheap, to be sure, but not extremely expensive in the high-end bike world either. Check out some of the eSpire’s press photos, below … and while you’re at it, check out the eSpire’s electric competition from Mercedes/Smart and Yamaha, and maybe some price-point competition from Specialized as well – enjoy!
http://cleantechnica.com/2011/09/10/new-electric-espire-offers-more-go-for-less-green-still-a-lot/?ut m_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IM-cleantechnica+%28Clean Technica%29#131568454949252&ht=1876&rpkey=02ff4809f9e4790cab3e91ab9 2ced74a&title=Ne w+eSpire+Electric+Bike+Offers+Better+Range%2C+Lower+Price
This is the “Third Element” eSpire electric bicycle from Germany, which was revealed at this year’s Eurobike 2011 show over the Labor Day weekend.
The bike itself makes use of the same electric motor as the eSpira model launched in 2009, but overall range (in “pedelec” pedal-assist mode) has been improved from 50 km to more than 80 km (about 50 mi), with a top speed in pure electric “comp” mode of 25 kmh. The weight of the battery pack has been reduced over 30%, from 6 kg to 4 kg, thanks to advances made in li-ion battery tech between 2009 and 2011.
The best part? Not only is the new eSpire better-looking, lighter, and faster than the previous model – at 4750 Euro, it’s 35% cheaper that the ’09, as well.
The new 2011/2012 eSpire is not cheap, to be sure, but not extremely expensive in the high-end bike world either. Check out some of the eSpire’s press photos, below … and while you’re at it, check out the eSpire’s electric competition from Mercedes/Smart and Yamaha, and maybe some price-point competition from Specialized as well – enjoy!
http://cleantechnica.com/2011/09/10/new-electric-espire-offers-more-go-for-less-green-still-a-lot/?ut m_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IM-cleantechnica+%28Clean Technica%29#131568454949252&ht=1876&rpkey=02ff4809f9e4790cab3e91ab9 2ced74a&title=Ne w+eSpire+Electric+Bike+Offers+Better+Range%2C+Lower+Price
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