Electric Bikes - Soaring Nickel Prices Make Better E-Bikes

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12-04-07, 09:51 PM
Interesting article about how commercial e-bikes in Europe are rapidly converting from NiMH batteries to Li-Ion, due to rising nickel prices.

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/383.html

The print edition included a photo of a $6000 carbon fiber e-bike. :eek:

Abneycat
12-05-07, 12:38 AM
Interesting read! I just ordered a NiMH battery for $220, quite cheap still in comparison to Lithium but the effects haven't affected Canada yet it would seem.