The Beast, a solar-powered fat e-bike scooter (with pedals)

[efMX Trials Electric Freeride]

The Beast, a solar-powered fat e-bike scooter (with pedals) :
http://cleanrider.com/beast-solar-powered-e-bike/
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http://www.daymak.com/beast/

 

[stev151]

Cool concept.

I really would like to see the Bluetooth setup and smart phone app display. Very neat.

 

[inedible]

Neat idea, but I really wonder how useful that solar panel will be.

60v, 15ah is 900Wh. Those solar panels are 15W. Assuming 100% charging efficiency, it'll take 60 solid hours of direct sunlight at peak efficiency to charge the thing up. That's ideal best-case scenario though. I'll bet in reality it's more like a month to charge the thing, only to get an hour and a half ride out of it.

So, when they say "free to charge" and make a big deal of the solar panel, well that's being just a little bit disingenious here. The solar panel is lip service and not actually useful in any way.

 

[scorpion6916]

@inedible, I totally agree. Also this is not the first time ( insert retailer here ) (dont feel like being sued ) has misrepresented optional solar panels for their bikes. ( in my opinion ) :lol: