EV-X7 Prototype Electric Bike
Japan unveiled a new electric motorbike, EV-X7, which is said to be prototype that carries hybrid magnetic motor in it. The magnetic motor is built into its rear wheel, which is a hybrid between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet. The company claims that the bike can run almost noiselessly up to 180kms or 112miles on one charge. Tested top speed is somewhere around 150kmph or 93mph.
It was designed by the Axle Group in Japan. And it is believed that EV-X7 takes a little over 6hrs to fully charge the battery. Tokyo based Axle Corp says that the battery of the next generation electric vehicle motorbike can be charged at home just like your cellular phone! The company plans to start selling a mini-scooter version of the magnetic-powered bike next year, which will be priced at about $2100.
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