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An electric bicycle, e-bike, electrically assisted pedal cycle, or electrically power assisted cycle[1] is a motorized bicycle with an integrated electric motor used to assist propulsion. [2][3][4][5][6] Many kinds of e-bikes are available worldwide, but they generally fall into two broad categories: bikes that assist the rider's pedal-power (i ...
Cycling is a popular mode of transport and recreational sport in the Philippines. Bicycles were first introduced to the archipelago in the 1880s during the Spanish colonial occupation of the Philippines and served as a common mode of transport, especially among the local mestizo population. In the present day, many of those who cycle in the ...
1897 – Most likely the first electric bicycle was built in 1897 by Hosea W. Libbey. [7] 1897 – The Werner Brothers of France developed a motorized bicycle with a De Dion-Bouton engine mounted above the front wheel. [8] 1898 – Laurin and Klement produce the Slavia model A moto cycle. It is a purpose-built motorcycle.
Tricycle. A tricycle, sometimes abbreviated to trike, [1][2][3][4] is a human-powered (or gasoline or electric motor powered or assisted, or gravity powered) three-wheeled vehicle. Some tricycles, such as cycle rickshaws (for passenger transport) and freight trikes, are used for commercial purposes, especially in the developing world ...
History of the bicycle. 1886 Swift Safety Bicycle. Vehicles that have two wheels and require balancing by the rider date back to the early 19th century. The first means of transport making use of two wheels arranged consecutively, and thus the archetype of the bicycle, was the German draisine dating back to 1817.
Low-speed electric bicycle & class is defined by 625 ILCS 5/1-140.10. A "low-speed electric bicycle" is not a moped or a motor driven cycle. All "low-speed electric bicycle"s must have fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. Furthermore, they must qualify as a class 1,2 or 3.
The history of the motorcycle begins in the second half of the 19th century. Motorcycles are descended from the " safety bicycle," a bicycle with front and rear wheels of the same size and a pedal crank mechanism to drive the rear wheel. [1] Despite some early landmarks in its development, the motorcycle lacks a rigid pedigree that can be ...
The cycle rickshaw is a small-scale local means of transport. It is a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers on a for-hire basis. It is also known by a variety of other names such as bike taxi, velotaxi, pedicab, bikecab, cyclo, beca, becak, trisikad, sikad, tricycle taxi, trishaw, or hatchback bike.