Sanyo Develop Hybrid Electric Bicycle

Sanyo successfully developed a hybrid bike engine assisted by the electric energy that can be charged back.

Sanyo-made bicycle is equipped with an engine placed in front of the wheel. Two-wheel vehicle is carrying passengers to walk along the 1.8 times more than ordinary bicycles.

According to Sanyo, a bicycle is to get energy from the battery Feed litium ion rechargeable battery. In fact, this bike can even control the consumption of energy in such a way. When running a bicycle must decline, or when the brake is used, then the energy will be stopped Feed. In addition, this bike also has a reserve of energy storage technology.

While the bike must be running when the power pedal uphill will automatically be upgraded twice. Sanyo-made bicycle say this will be marketed in Japan in February 2009 with prices as much USD 1,430 per unit.