Sanyo makes hybrid bicycle for businesses

Sanyo in Japan has a new variant of its bikes Eneloop presented. The CY-SPG226 is mainly for companies who operate and can be equipped with a battery charge up to 85 km. This uses the braking energy and the downhill roll in order to refresh the batteries again.

The CY-SPG226 of Sanyo resembles a Hollandrad with deep entry, curved fork and a front mounted basket, with up to ten kilos of luggage can be loaded. A folding luggage rack is also related. Width 26-inch wheels make the ride comfort, a suspension does not exist.

When Should the driver supported by the electric motor, so that larger gradients can be handled easily. The engine of the Eneloop wheel has a power of 250 watts and the gear transmission of a maximum of 1:2. The battery can be plugged in at home at 3.5 hours to be recharged. This is a special charger required.

The weight of the wheel is 32 kg. The high weight is due to the reinforced steel frame, the battery, the motor and the charging electronics. Sanyo continues with the series hybrid bike especially to firms that previously reported in short supply lines and transport motorcycles and scooters use.

In Japan, the cost for the Sanyo CY-SPG226 around 167,800 yen (converted 1,320 euros). Export plans are not yet known.