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Ever want to take public transportation, but decide against it because it would leave you too far away from your final destination? Enter New Zealand developer Grant Ryan’s “YikeBike,” a lightweight, foldable electric bicycle that is small enough to easily carry onto a bus or train. Ryan designed the bike in order to make public transportation an option for more people tackling urban commutes. So far, the YikeBikes have been a smashing success in Singapore, where they were first introduced in the Clean Energy Expo Asia (CEEA) last month.

The YikeBikes, which have an approximate range of 6.5 miles and a top speed of 14 miles per hour, come in two versions: a 23lb carbon-fibre version that sells for just under S$5,000 and a slightly heavier (31lb) version made from a combination of aluminum and other materials that sells for just under S$3,000.

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Also introduced at the CEEA was a portable solar charger developed by Third Wave Power. The device charges in six hours using solar power or one hour using an electric outlet. It can charge any personal electronic device including mobile phones, laptops, and cameras, and it also doubles as a light, radio, or ultrasonic insect repellent. Third Wave Power envisions the charger to gain 50 to 60 million potential users in India, especially among medical professionals who work in areas without adequate electricity. It is expected to hit store in Southeast Asia early next year.

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By Joshua Levitt
Managing Director for UsedCisco.com

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