Pedal power

Citation

(2001), "Pedal power", Work Study, Vol. 50 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/ws.2001.07950bab.004

Pedal power

Pedal power

Holland Park Police have taken on a Powabyke to augment their pool of vehicles and allow officers to pound their beat under electric power. The electric bike, capable of 20 miles on a single charge from a regular power point, and a top speed of 15mph under battery power, is already in use by other police forces around the country, including Lancashire and Leicestershire Constabularies. Holland Park is a particularly apt location to show off the Powabyke's green credentials. The general public will be able to see that the Park police are very visibly endorsing sustainable transport, and not increasing pollution as they go about their job. Dubbed "the Pollution Solution", Powabyke is the UK's most popular electric bicycle. It is the only electric bike currently on the market in the UK that offers the rider the option to cycle under pure battery power or in pedal-assist mode. Once purchased the only regular cost for running the bike is the cost of the electricity required to recharge the battery (0.75kw for a full charge, typically less than 5p) and the range from a fully charged battery is approximately 20 miles without pedalling.