(credit: Daimler) Smart ebike | about €2,900.00 | int.smart.com
Smart’s latest electric vehicle has outsmarted its Smart Fortwo in terms of ease of parking and this new electric vehicle in question has two wheels less. that’s right, it is an electric bicycle or should i say a Pedal Electric Cycle. in essence, it is considered as a hybrid vehicle. powered by a 250 watt electric motor, rider will have a choice of four power levels and thanks to its 400 Wh lithium-ion battery, the bike could achieve a range of more than 100-kilometers. though this will also depend on what power level is chosen and how the ebike is pedaled.
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the bike’s front and rear Magura MT4 disc brakes also offers regenerative feature and for the case of this ebike, the motor itself doubles as a generator during braking, contributing to its onboard battery. other features include front and rear LED lights, USB interface for connecting to various mobile devices and not to mention, a sleek design to match. according to Smart, there are plans to develop an app for iPhone, allowing rider to view information such as charging status and range of their ebike. the Smart ebike is developed in collaboration with Berlin-based ebike manufacturer GRACE and will be on display at “Eurobike” show in Friedrichshafen from the August 31 to Sep 3, and at the Frankfurt Motor Show from Sep 13 to 25.
the Smart ebike is expected to reach dealers in both Europe and North America in the first half of 2012. as for the pricing, it will be price “less than €2,900” in Germany, though no indicative of its price for other part of Europe and North America was given. a couple more look at the Smart ebike after the break.
SOURCE: Daimler
