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Mar. 19, 2010
All Aboard the Electric Bikes
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| Spring is in the air, and thoughts turn to bicycles. But how about an electric bike? Though millions of battery-assisted bicycles have been sold in China, the technology is just starting to catch on here. When charged up, electric bicycles can provide a bit of extra 'oomph' to help a rider up a hill, or ease the travel at the end of a hard day. We'll talk about some of the versions on the market, and find out where they fit in the modern transportation mix. |
Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Associate Senior Producer
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Edward Benjamin
Chairman, Light Electric Vehicle Association
Fort Myers, Florida -
Bert Cebular
Founder, NYCeWheels
New York, New York
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