Electric Bicycles
The case for using a PEV (Personal Electric Vehicle) - that is an Electric Bicycle or Mobilty Scooter is overwhelmingly more economical, safer and healthier and efficent than any other urban transport option in the 21st Century.
An Electric Bicycle is over 100 times more economical than even a small passenger car.
Over 40% of all car trips in Australia are less than 5 km. To cycle or walk 5km takes alot of effort and a lot of time. On an electric bike or scooter you save both !
Do the maths on how many short distance trips could be replaced by using an electric bicycle or scooter in your lifestyle.
Ride to work dressed in your work clothes (no Lycra required thank goodness:)
Petrol prices will only move in one direction. Up and Up and Up
Riding an Electric Bicycle halves the effort required to pedal a traditional bicycle. Or doubles your ability.
Riding an electric bicycle still allows the rider to gain a good level of aerobic fitness. Pedal function is required as well the motor.
Obesity is now a national health issue. An electric bicycle still gives you exercise.
Lower cost per journey then any other motorized transport. Even a short single stop tram ride costs $3.50.
Power Ped electric bicycles are premium electric bicycle using state of the art batteries, motors, controllers and bicycle components.
Above all they ride like bike, look like a bike and are definitely the SMARTEST way from A to B
Motorised Bicycle - Road Rules Links
Recent amendments to the road rules for motorised bicycle can be read following the links below for Vic and NSW
VICROADS Vic Roads Rules for bicycles
NSW RTA - RTA NSW Motorised Bicycle Rules
QLD TRANSPORT -
Here is the brochure "Your keys to driving in Queensland" July 2008. See page 123
SOUTH AUSTRALIA -
Riding a power-assited bicycle (inc nice picture of a PowerPed EMBT Tracker!)
New Mantis Li 2009 7 Speed | 2009 Sherpa L Foldable | 2009 Power Ped Tracker |
Charger EMTB | Powerped EVO Kits and Dodsun Bike packages | 2008 Jamis Coda Sport Flat Bar + EVO 3 Li |
Currie EZGo Folding E-Bike  | Currie Trailz AL MTB  | Sherpa 36 Li Folding Electric Bicycle |
EVS EVO Conversion Kit | New!! Powerped E-Trike |