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New IZIP Electric Bike Store in Santa Monica, California!

The New IZIP Electric Bike Store in Santa Monica, Calfornia.

Los Angeles, CA – July 23, 2012 – The IZIP Store™, Currie Technologies®’ concept retail location, has relocated from Venice Beach to Santa Monica, California. It is now located at 2803 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, which is one of the most prominent locations in the city for both residents and out-of-town visitors to shop, dine or take a casual stroll.

The store opened its doors on July 14 and has invited [Read more…] about New IZIP Electric Bike Store in Santa Monica, California!

Melbourne Australia: Free Electric Bikes! (Sort Of)

Dolomiti electric bikes for use in Australian sustainable transportation study.

This is a guest post from Daniel Billings of Dolomiti; an electric bike store in Melbourne Australia that is working hard to raise awareness of electric bikes in Australia.

Throughout Europe, commuters are ditching high petrol prices for eco-friendly electric bikes. We think it’s time this trend reached Melbourne.

To help spread awareness, we’re giving away 17 brand new SmartBikes worth more than $3000 each.

Well, we’re kind of giving them away. We’re looking for SmartBike Ambassadors to ride them for us.  Yes, you get to keep them 24/7 during the period of the trial. [Read more…] about Melbourne Australia: Free Electric Bikes! (Sort Of)

Electric Bikes: I Love Them and You Can Too, By Turbo Bob

Turbo Bob loves electric bikes!

This is a guest post from Turbo Bob who is an electric bike advocate and enthusiast that lives in San Diego California.  Be sure to check out his Turbo Bob Bicycle Blog!

There are so many great and varied reasons to love your E-bike. Maybe one of these will hit home for you and be the catalyst that brings you into the fold. My wife and I have been riding ours for over [Read more…] about Electric Bikes: I Love Them and You Can Too, By Turbo Bob

Electric Bike Review: IZIP Express Special Edition

Police Issue: The IZIP Express from Currie Technologies

The IZIP Express electric bike review: Fast, powerful, big battery, unique motor system and designed for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)!  Does that get your attention? 🙂

Yes that is right……the LAPD has approximately 100 IZIP Express electric bikes for it’s officers to protect the public and track down the bad guys.

With the LAPD in mind Currie Technologies designed this bike to [Read more…] about Electric Bike Review: IZIP Express Special Edition

VIDEO! Electric Bike Sharing Program with Solar Charging Station at University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee Electric Bike Sharing Solar Charging Station

This is the future!  Imagine borrowing an electric bike at your neighborhood solar charging station to run errands around town.  That is what the University of Tennessee (UT) has been working on.

UT has developed the nation’s first fully automated e-bike sharing solar charging station.

Civil and environmental engineering assistant professor Chris Cherry and his team [Read more…] about VIDEO! Electric Bike Sharing Program with Solar Charging Station at University of Tennessee

Miley Cyrus Rides a Pedego Electric Bike!

Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana star) rides a Pedego Electric Bike!

Miley Cyrus, the star of Hannah Montana, was recently spotted riding a Pedego electric bike in Los Angeles.  She was on her way to a local coffee shop when she got a flat tire and the paparazzi was all over the story!

The story spread quickly on the internet (People, The Sun, Daily Mail, etc,) due to Miley’s fame.  Here is a link to the story with more of the paparazzi details!

Celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Jay Leno are also fans of electric bikes and this is a nice way to bring electric bikes to the attention of the main stream public.

Don DiCostanzo, the president of Pedego Electric Bikes, added this background to the story: [Read more…] about Miley Cyrus Rides a Pedego Electric Bike!

Burley Travoy Bike Trailer Review: Carry Some Cargo with Your Electric Bike!

The Burley Travoy trailer with an Ohm electric bike.

This is a guest post from Cathy Lau of Ohm Electric Bikes.

Dave Somers knows how to maximize the potential of his electric bike. Taking advantage of his OHM XU700’s ability to take the weight off heavy loads, he hitches his Burley Travoy Trailer on for almost every ride. The Travoy’s quick-hitch mechanism and 60 lb carrying capacity turn his OHM into an instant cargo bike.

Dave recently put his OHM and Travoy to the test when he decided to ride with [Read more…] about Burley Travoy Bike Trailer Review: Carry Some Cargo with Your Electric Bike!

IZIP Express Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

The IZIP Express multiplies your power!

Wow!  Do you want to feel like a professional bike racer without all the training?  If so you should check out the IZIP Express.

It has Evo-Drive that truly multiplies your power while you pedal.  The 750 watt motor provides assistance to the rear wheel via a Gates belt and cog on the “other side” of the wheel (see pictures below).

Not only does the Express multiply your power but it also goes the distance.  The 36 volt 20 amp hour lithium ion battery pack is double [Read more…] about IZIP Express Electric Bike: Specs, Video & Pictures

Jandd Grocery Bag Pannier Review – A Great Electric Bike Accessory

Grab some groceries with the Jandd Grocery Pannier!

Electric bikes are great errand running “vehicles” and they can make zipping around town a lot of fun!

With an electric bike you can forget about traffic jams, circling the block for a parking spot, paying for parking, and spending money on gas.

There are some accessories that make an electric bike more convenient for running errands and the Jandd Grocery Bag Pannier is that type of accessory.  As the name implies it is a bag for getting groceries but it also [Read more…] about Jandd Grocery Bag Pannier Review – A Great Electric Bike Accessory

VIDEO: A Southern California E-Biker Talks About Electric Bike Commuting

Calvin Phuong of Marina del Ray, California uses an electric bike for commuting and fun!

With gas prices on the rise and the summer months approaching, people are starting to look at electric bikes as a viable commuting alternative to driving a car.

This video caught my eye because Calvin Phuong of Marina del Ray, California decided to use an electric bike to replace some of the in town commuting he normally does with his truck.

Calvin says that the electric bike is a great way for him to commute around town without [Read more…] about VIDEO: A Southern California E-Biker Talks About Electric Bike Commuting

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