A2B Bicycle – Ultra Motor’s Light Electric Vehicle (LEV)
- Posted by Bill Belew in Eco-friendly, Transportation
Jun 11,2008
India and China are showing the rest of the world how to do things with electric bikes.
On the heels of success in those to developing countries Ultra Motor’s Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) is coming to the U. S. and Europe this summer. The eco-friendly and economical urban transporter, the A2B Bicycle, goes for $2,200 and can reach a top speed of 20mph (32kph).
For what is worth, I can do that on a regular bicycle, but the question is for how long?
The bike comes with a tissue-box sized lithium battery that can be charged in a normal electric outlet just like you do with your laptop or mobile phone. Right now they’re working on rolling out a LEV Cities concept that includes the charging stations. Dock your bike, log in, pay for the electricity (with your card they say) and ride to work.
Still, it seems better to me to have a bunch of electric bikes running around than the many other alternatives that aren’t working. And, if all these bikes had naked riders on them? That would be fun!
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8 Responses to “A2B Bicycle – Ultra Motor’s Light Electric Vehicle (LEV)”
Ultra Motor the manufacture of this bike is going to have demo bikes available at its premiere dealers first week of July. This bike has a 500watt motor 750peak watts 36 volt 12Ahr battery plenty of power to get you around town. http://javelinacycles.com/ will get the first demos and will be taking orders with the first run of bike available for sale toward the end of July. The A2B has an MSRP price of $2599 and expected to be sold out. The Europa also electric bike is now available for sale MSRP is $1899 36volt and 400watt motor. Call Javelina Cycles 480-598-3373 or http://javelinacycles.com/
Love to see and ride one of these bikes – looks the best of all I have seen.
The demo bikes are out!!! if you live in the Phoenix area stop by Javelina Cycles for a test ride. I have ridden this bike and love it, handles and looks like a bike but power like a scooter. The motor is silent so go ahead and ride the bike paths with other cyclist and also legal in most states for road use. Combining the ease of an electric scooter with the practicality of a bicycle, the A2B is a better urban commuter. Unassisted, it will run for 20 miles at 20mph on a single charge, doubling that range (but not the speed) with an extra battery pack. Depending on local regulations, the A2B can use bike lanes and paths capable of safely separating it from traffic, and can be locked up at a rack or in a building’s bike room. The Kleenex box–sized battery pops out, meaning the bike can stay downstairs while you recharge its battery just like you would a cell phone. http://www.javelinacycles.com #1 dealer
If you live in the SF Bay area and want a test ride – ELV Motors in Santa Clara has the A2B, plus many other electric bikes. They also carry a few electric scooters and one hybrid scooter. The A2B would be a perfect fleet bike for school campus, corporate campus, or any facility requiring security patrol. Fleet pricing is available. Right now ELV Motors is offering a fantastic price reduction on 2008 models. Save $200-300.00!!
TheElectricBicycleStore.com in Fort Lauderdale has plenty of demos for test riding. They also have every color of A2B available at all times. Amazing bike. Amazing selection. They also carry the Europa and Portia, also made by Ultra Motor. And they are so helpful.
Near as i know, we are the only dealer in Washington state with rentals, and a try before you buy offer. we are brand new and just charged up our initial shipment last week. where’s the motor? where’s the battery. lots of questions. lots of stares. check us out at http://www.pedalA2B.com
If you live in northern california area, then try ELV Motors in Santa Clara. I test drove the A2B at SF Auto Show and loved it.
Best bike ever. Almost with the 2700&taxes. Makes you feel like The Fonz, but the good kind of Fonz.
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