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I always encourage using technology as a way to further increase man's quality of life. I suppose that there is a certain segment who might find that spending $1,400 for a bike that can supply some (the article says regen braking cannot fully charge the battery) power through removing friction energy in the braking process is a good thing.
We do have very large energy concerns. However, let's concentrate on solutions that can make a difference for the masses and not on micro niche cocktail party conversation starters.
However, let's concentrate on solutions that can make a difference for the masses and not on micro niche cocktail party conversation starters.
You hit on something really important here. IMO, what we really need is a shift in the consciousness of the masses so that something like this would be widely accepted. Rather than backing away from ideas and concepts that are not widely appealing, let's us educate the masses and teach them to embrace ideas like this.
I think it's a neat idea, and of course in that market (Japan, and even China, etc) it's a great thing. Unfortunately here in Atlanta you'd be run over and killed in about 4.5 seconds on the road on that thing, and would only be able to use it in most spots on recreational bike paths.
Still, for some markets it's great. I'm waiting for a good solid electric car I can afford that uses safer battery systems than Li-ion.
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