Electric Bike Blog Online

There are 4 types of electric batteries for bikes = lead-acid, NiCd, NiMH, and Li-ion.  One of the fastest battery powered electric scooters, will go 65 miles per hour.  It is priced at around $11,000.00 and uses nickel metal hydride batteries, (the same one used in the Toyota Prius hybrid).  The nickel metal hydride battery is lighter than a lead-acid battery and more durable.  Lithium-ion batteries are even lighter than nickel metal hydride.  They last longer and work better in temperatures below freezing.  

The life span of a 12 volt rechargeable lead-acid battery is 300-500 charges.  It takes from 2-8 hours to recharge a lead-acid battery that is completely drained.  Lead-acid batteries do not like to be completely drained. Lithium-ion batteries have 3 to 4 times the life span of standard batteries.  Lithium-ion batteries cost considerably more than lead-acid batteries.

A new type of lithium-ion battery is being tested which is cheaper and more powerful than existing batteries.  It is based on lithium-ion iron-sulfide chemistry.  Smart chargers are available for electric bike batteries.  They will not over charge the battery and charge faster than regular chargers.  Make sure battery chargers are on a non-flammable surface.  Stay connected for new advancements in electric batteries.

1. Patty M. Says:
   July 7th, 2010 at 7:44 am

   I never imagined how much stuff there was out there about this! Thank you for making it simple to figure out.



2. Garry Hickman Says:
   July 23rd, 2010 at 12:28 am

   People really need to take a close look at what is happening to the planet. Please help out by doing more for the environment.



3. Sue G. Says:
   August 27th, 2010 at 12:30 am

   It is my opinion that Toyota made the right decision by conducting the recall. This is for their customers’ safety, and the consumers who’ll be driving their automobiles for decades to come.