More about Green Travel Bikes

Green travel bikes are considered to be one of the greenest and eco-friendliest modes of transportation today. In fact, these bikes are becoming more and more popular and widely accepted, especially since the Consumer Product Safety Commission classified them as bikes, as long as the top assisted speed does not exceed 20 mph and the total propulsive power is 1 Hp or lower. Green travel bikes are the newest way to get around. EnviroCitizen.org believes that they are a fantastic method of moving from one place to another in an efficient, fast and eco-friendly manner. A green travel bike certainly offers the rider more freedom to move without causing harm to the environment.

Green travel bikes come in two types: electric folding bicycle and electric scooter.

1)    Electric Folding Bicycle
Green folding bikes are available in different sizes and features. They are especially convenient in college dorms and cities where space is a big issue.  They present a very good way to commute since they provide portability as well as the benefits of electric assistance. A green folding bike is also designed in such a way that when it is not in use, it can be folded into a more compact size.

2)    Electric Scooter
There are different styles and manufactures of electric scooters with different features. Motorized electric kick scooters are often larger than those that are non-motorized. Electric scooters are considered to be green travel bikes because they emit less pollution compared to the conventional mopeds and scooters.

How are green travel bikes operated? Green travel bikes are operated through hub motor and batteries which are strategically placed to lower the center of gravity, provide optimal balance and minimize the rotational steering inertia. Green travel bikes using batteries can be used even at low temperatures. These bikes also use electric motors, rechargeable batteries and some form of control. The battery systems include NiCd, lead-acid, Li-ion and NiMH batteries. The battery systems cost around $45 to $100 to replace. An electronic bike battery can be charged fully from regular electrical outlets in less than 5 hours and may cost less than 3 to 4 cents per charge.

How much are green travel bikes? You can have 5000 miles of travel with only a fraction of the cost of gas vehicles. Aside from that, green travel bikes are more fashionable. Green travel bikes cost anywhere from $800 to $2200, depending on the features of the bike.

EnviroCitizen.org suggests considering a green travel bike if you live in an area where you could use it as a form of transportation.