If electric cars are any indications to go by, an electric-powered bike ought to be a total sucker, or so goes the general theory. But with manufacturers increasingly focusing on incorporating green technology within their designs, the future of biking sure seems to rest with electric and alternative-fuel engines. One of the front-runners on the green bike pack is the ENV Bike from Intelligent Energy which is all set to be the world’s first commercially available hydrogen-powered bike when it hits showrooms next year. Utilizing a removable fuel-cell, the zero-cylinder ENV runs as quiet as a cat which could be a potential turn-off for most bikers since the roar of a revving engine is one of the main attractions for bikers.
But the manufacturers of this futuristic bike are depending on the sleek styling and the energy-efficiency of the bike to push sales for it. The fuel cell used in this design produces a nice high torque thanks to a proton-exchange membrane that pushes a full 6kw of peak-load power and the fact that a single hydrogen tank can go for a full four hours or roughly a 100 miles without a charge, is an added bonus for those looking for a good mileage out of their bikes. The best part about this eco-bike is that instead of CO2, it emits water! not that this bike can double up as an alternative water source in the near future, but hey, water is much superior a bike emission than the obnoxious CO and CO2 fumes we currently have going through our lungs.
Source: Car Domain
