“As the biggest market in the world and one that is becoming increasingly concerned about conserving resources, the U.S. is the best place to continue promoting the eneloop bike’s ability to generate and reuse it own energy,” said David Cabanban, SANYO North America’s Bicycle Business Manager.
“The Synergetic Hybrid Bicycle, just one product in our universe of eneloop products, helps consumers ‘loop’ their energy, allowing a lifestyle that values reusing the resources we have both for the environment and people’s sake.”
The eneloop bike is expected to be available through independent bicycle dealers and specialty retailers throughout the U.S.from November 2009, with a suggested retail price starting at $2,299.
eneloop bike features include:
- 250-Watt DC brushless motor
- 25.9 volt/5.7 Ampere-hour(Ah) lithium-ion battery
- Charge time ~ 3.5 hours
- Total bike weight ~ 50 pounds
- Taillight brake lamp
- Handlebar panel switch
- High-intensity, flashing LED tail lamp that operates when the headlight is turned on and flashes faster when braking
- Low frame and saddle design to allow easy step-through and mounting
- Seat that accommodates 26-inch framing
- Adjustable saddle with a range of 7 inches to accommodate riders of all heights
- Neatly-designed frame with internal cabling
- Shaped saddle with shock absorbing elastomer cushion to decrease rider fatigue
- Up to 17 miles in Standard Mode – no charging while riding (with the motor engaged) - based on company start & stop driving pattern for 219 yards
- Up to 20 miles in Power-Up Mode – regenerative charging via braking only - based on company continuous riding pattern without stopping
- Up to 40 miles in Auto Mode – full regenerative charging - based on company continuous riding pattern without stopping—maximum distance
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