New, Plant-Based, Collapsible e-Bike
Hummingbird's FLAX e-Bike Source: Hummingbird Very Green, Fun, Plant-Based e-Biking UK-based bike manufacturer Hummingbird has launched a new electric, battery powered e-bike called Flax. At 22 pounds, the folding, 2-wheeler may be the lightest e-bike in the world. The uniquely designed frame is made from flax plant fibers, which are lightweight, strong and resilient. Using plant-based fibers is a growing megatrend in the automotive industry. Building a lightweight e-bike is not an easy task. In fact, it's a major breakthrough because battery packs and electric motors are ...