Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, CA, has called it's battery/motor assisted bicycle "hybrid" because unlike a vehicle solely propelled by an electric motor, the Giant Hybrid is designed to sense when you need some help and provide stored electrical energy.
The concept enhances the nature of riding a bike without taking over and making you totally lazy.
The unit uses two Lithium Ion batteries that can get you up to 70 miles.
Think gas free commuter when you might consider a scooter.
Nice review in wired.com 11/08
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