Motorized bicycle wheel for lazy environmentalists

Filed under: Design, Transportation

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Simply called “The Wheel” by RevoPower, the product manages to squeeze in a small 25 cc two stroke engine which is said to be able to accelerate a bike to 20 mph over flat ground, while offering 100 miles to the gallon. While not the optimal amount of emissions for a tree hugger, it sure as hell is healthier then driving a hummer.

The two stroke tank runs off of gas mixed with oil, and to save room, the water bottle holder no longer holds a beverage, but your gas tank. Just remember not to drink out of the tank. That could be bad unless you’re some mutant humanoid who runs off of petroleum. The wheel will cost between $400 and $500 and is planned for release in the spring of this year. If you want to moderate your gas consumption, the wheel is usable without using the motor, yet its heavy weight of 12+ lbs would make it one exhausting ride. — Andrew Dobrow

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VentureOne: The plug-in hybrid three-wheeled vehicle

Filed under: Transportation

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Venture Vehicles has announced its VentureOne, an extrememly cool hybrid plug-in tilting vehicle. The two passenger Venture will get a huge 100 mpg, to much applaud from the greeners. The VentureOne will also be able to accelerate from 0-60 in 6 seconds and reach top speeds of over 100 mph, yet keeping a price tag of under $20,000.

Not only will the Venture be a super low-emissions all electric vehicle, but will be able to travel upwards of 200 miles on one charge. Don’t forget the coolness of tilting to either side on turns, while still keeping all three wheels planted safely on the ground. Who said you can’t look cool and also be environmentally sound? — Andrew Dobrow

Venture Product Page [Fly The Road, via Gizmag]

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