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Best Buy to Sell Electric Bikes

June 23, 2009 in Consumer News, EVs, Two Wheels by kristen | 2 comments

Hi-def TVs, iPods, digital picture frames … and now, electric two-wheelers. Best Buy announced last week that it would add plug-in bikes and motorcycles to its stores, starting with the Brammo Enertia in Portland, Oregon.

The Oregonian’s Hard Drive blog, the Portland Business Journal, Good Morning America, and the New York Times all reported on the sale of the bikes, which also include models from Currie Technologies and Ultra Motors.

The vehicles will be zero emissions and capable of commuting. The Enertia, for example, has a top speed of 55 mph and costs $12,000 before state or federal tax credits.

Best Buy Gets into the Electric Bike Biz

May 14, 2009 in Consumer News, EVs, Two Wheels by kristen | 1 comment

West Coast Best Buy stores will get a charge out of the electronics giant’s latest offering: electric-powered bicycles. Best Buy will sell six EV bikes and two scooters built by Izip, as well as the A2B electric bike by Ultra Motor. Prices range from $300 to $2,000, according to Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.

Electric bikes allow the rider to choose pedal power or battery power. They don’t go very fast — usually 15-20 mph max — nor do they go very far without some work on the rider’s part, maybe as much as 30 miles. But for longer bike commutes, or to arrive at work without having to shower and get in a workout on the way home, a battery-powered bike may do the trick.

Image of the Izip Urban Cruiser Enlightened courtesy of Izip.