Electric

PEDEGO just unveiled the world's first electric tandem bicycle. The PEDEGO tandem e-bike features two wide, cushioned seats, relaxed handlebars and a rear motor. It operates a lot like a regular tandem bicycle but uses a parallel electric drive system that includes a 750 watt motor and 48 volt lithium manganese battery. The battery will last about 15,000 miles and costs less than 10 cents to recharge. The throttle is controlled by the rear rider gently revving the right handlebar grip.

"PEDEGO fuses fashion and fun with electric bike technology, so we're thrilled to be the first company to offer a cool tandem bike with electric components," said Don DiCostanzo, co- founder and CEO of PEDEGO. "As interest in electric bikes continues to grow both here and abroad, PEDEGO remains committed to offering consumers unique, quality bicycles available in stylish designs with customizable options."

The PEDEGO electric tandems will be available in time for the holiday season for about $2,300.

General Motors just announced that the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle is expected get city fuel economy of at least 230 miles per gallon.

The Volt is scheduled to start production in late 2010 and be available as a 2011 model. It is said to travel up to 40 miles on electricity from a single battery charge and be able to extend its overall range to more than 300 miles with its flex fuel-powered engine-generator.

The Chevrolet Volt uses grid electricity as its primary source of energy. It has two modes of operation: Electric and Extended-Range. In electric mode, the Volt will not use gasoline or produce tailpipe emissions when driving. During this primary mode of operation, the Volt is powered by electrical energy stored in its 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Read more

This is not the same electric bike I mentioned a week or so ago. This one, the Zero MX, was developed by Zero Motorcycles and is targeted more towards motocross and track riding, while still expelling no emissions.

Zero Motorcycles has said that the MX will enable riders to jump higher and land softer, with a beefier front-end and a "custom rear shock that gives riders a fully adjustable spring preload and easily tuned damping."Read more

The Elmoto is a cross between a mountain bike and a motorcycle. It is powered by a 2KW engine that should last you up to 65km on a single battery charge. The aluminum frame only weighs 45kg, which should allow you to travel at a top speed of almost 45km/h.

Technically, the Elmoto is a "green" vehicle, because it doesn't emit any carbon dioxide. The developers are hoping to sell around 100 bikes before the end of this year. Then, they hope to increase their marketing and go global, to make 2010 a big year for sales.

The Elmoto costs $5,700 and is currently only available in Europe. So, would you buy something like this to help save on gas, or too be more "Green"?

This is not your old-school electric scooter. It is a true dirt bike that can race up hills, fly over jumps and scare you if you’re not careful. The 2009 Zero X electric motorcycle is faster, stronger and more durable than the previous version. The manufacturer, Zero Motorcycles, Inc. upgraded everything from the frame to the drivetrain. Could you imagine having all that motorcycle fun without the 2-stroke sound? When someone yells to get your attention, you will actually hear him or her as you jump through the air.

The Zero X also has a programmable power feature. You can limit the top speed to a legal 30 mph for a motorized bicycle, and go between easy and wheelie poppin’ sport mode.

Watch the video of this thing after the jump… Read more