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'''Powabyke''' is a [[British]] manufacturer of [[electric bicycle]]s. Founded in [[1999]], the company was selling over 20,000 bikes per year by [[2005]] through a network of around 300 dealers including bike shops and motor accesory retailers. It has also branched out into [[golf]] carts. | '''Powabyke''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] manufacturer of [[electric bicycle]]s. Founded in [[1999]], the company was selling over 20,000 bikes per year by [[2005]] through a network of around 300 dealers including bike shops and motor accesory retailers. It has also branched out into [[golf]] carts. | ||
Powabyke bikes and trikes are driven by a hub-mounted electric motor in the front wheel, powered by a removable rechargeable battery. The environmental impact of the battery is minimised through offering a refurbishment scheme. | Powabyke bikes and trikes are driven by a hub-mounted electric motor in the front wheel, powered by a removable rechargeable battery. The environmental impact of the battery is minimised through offering a refurbishment scheme. | ||
Revision as of 22:39, 19 December 2005
Powabyke is a British manufacturer of electric bicycles. Founded in 1999, the company was selling over 20,000 bikes per year by 2005 through a network of around 300 dealers including bike shops and motor accesory retailers. It has also branched out into golf carts.
Powabyke bikes and trikes are driven by a hub-mounted electric motor in the front wheel, powered by a removable rechargeable battery. The environmental impact of the battery is minimised through offering a refurbishment scheme.
Recently, Powabyke have been able to offer "park and charge" facilities in some areas.