Important Innovations

  This New e-Bike Could Revolutionize City Commuting                                                       Source:  JackRabbit New, Green Travel Innovation San Diego, CA based mobility company JackRabbit has created a unique micro electric bike called Jack Rabbit.  The bike does not have traditional pedals so it's a cross between a bike and a scooter.  Jack Rabbit is for urban commuters. It is very lightweight and folds into a small shape for storage.  There is a 300 W geared motor in the bike's rear tire and a 158 Wh removable battery on top of the frame.  With the push of the throttle on the handlebars, it can speed up to 20 mph.  The range on a charge is 12 miles.  It's the invention of University of California at San Diego coach Tom Piszkin to enable better e-bike commuting and e-bike ownership for university students and city commuters. Lightweight and Foldable Piszkin is the co-founder of JackRabbit.  He designed the e-bike to be lightweight at 24 pounds.  And, incred

  This New e-Bike Could Revolutionize City Commuting                                                       Source:  JackRabbit New, Green Travel Innovation San Diego, CA based mobility company JackRabbit has created a unique micro electric bike called Jack Rabbit.  The bike does not have traditional pedals so it's a cross between a bike and a scooter.  Jack Rabbit is for urban commuters. It is very lightweight and folds into a small shape for storage.  There is a 300 W geared motor in the bike's rear tire and a 158 Wh removable battery on top of the frame.  With the push of the throttle on the handlebars, it can speed up to 20 mph.  The range on a charge is 12 miles.  It's the invention of University of California at San Diego coach Tom Piszkin to enable better e-bike commuting and e-bike ownership for university students and city commuters. Lightweight and Foldable Piszkin is the co-founder of JackRabbit.  He designed the e-bike to be lightweight at 24 pounds.  And, incred

  FXE: Like a Rocket Driving on 2 Wheels                                                                      Source:  Zero Motorcycles Targeted at City Commuting Zero Motorcycles has unveiled a new electric motorcycle, the FXE, that drives like a rocket on two wheels.  Specifically designed for city commuting, it can hit speeds up to 85 mph and has a range of 100 city miles on a single charge.  It is priced at $11,750. Tech Specs FXE is driven by what's called a "brushless" motor that produces 46 horsepower and 78 pound-feet of torque.  The motor is connected to a 7.2 kHw lithium ion battery.  There is a 5 inch color screen that displays vitals like the charge amount left in the EV.  There are LED lights in the front and back of the bike.  It also contains the capability to connect to Zero's mobile app.  The app enables the owner to reconfigure the bike and the drive mode to their liking.  California based Zero is a big contender in the electric motorcycle market and