Ecobike’s Vatavio electric bicycle was featured by GWord on Planet Green, Discovery Channel’s new environmental channel. Here’s the clip:
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Virgin Vacations has put together a list of the 11 most bicycle friendly cities in the world. The top rated include:
1. Amsterdam, Netherlands
2. Portland, Oregon
3. Copenhagen, Denmark
4. Boulder, Colorado
5. Davis, California
6. Sandnes, Norway
7. Trondheim, Norway
8. San Francisco, California
9. Berlin, Germany
10. Barcelona, Spain
11. Basel, Switzerland
Quite an impressive list! The smallest city listed Davis, with 65,000 residents. The largest is Berlin, with 3.4 million — where less than half the residents own a car! This list demonstrates that cities of all sizes can make bicycling a core component of their transportation infrastructure. Kudos!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Carpinteria, CA – EcoBike North America, Inc. (www.ecobike-usa.com), an international manufacturer of high-end electric bicycles, has announced the opening of new offices and warehouse space in Carpinteria, California. A dramatic increase in demand for the company’s products necessitated the expansion to the new facility, serving as an addition to EcoBike’s preexisting facilities in Medford, Oregon.
“With the recession, gas prices, and increased environmental awareness, EcoBike has been growing quickly, which is a great thing. The strategic location of the Carpinteria facilities will allow us to better serve the increasing number of EcoBike resellers,” said Scott Shaw, President of EcoBike North America. “We look forward to becoming an established part of the Carpinteria business community.”
EcoBike’s new Carpinteria address is 4193 Carpinteria Avenue, Suite 3, Carpinteria, California, 93013. The phone number at this location is 805 576 7633.
About EcoBike
EcoBike (www.ecobike-usa.com) is a world-renowned designer and manufacturer of high-quality electric bicycles. EcoBike bicycles feature a state-of-the-art battery and frame design, and have parts from the most competitive manufacturers. EcoBike manufacturers the Vatavio, a fold-and-carry electric bike that is the most innovative in its class. It is currently testing the Adventure model in Europe, which will be the first off-road electric bike offered on the consumer market.
EcoBike North America company headquarters are in Medford, Oregon, with a branch office and warehouse in Carpinteria, California. For more information, visit http://www.ecobike-usa.com or call 541 210 5546.
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City of San Jose Gets Green and Orders EcoBikes
SAN JOSE, CA – The City of San Jose has ordered EcoBike electric bicycles for their employees to use for work-related trips around town.
San Jose is the first US city to order these clean and quiet electric bikes for their employees. In June 2008, Scott Shaw, president and co-developer of the EcoBike, introduced the Mayor of San Jose Chuck Reed to the Elegance EcoBike. After the Mayor took a test spin, the City ordered six EcoBikes for employees to use for everyday transportation. Using EcoBikes instead of gasoline-fueled cars will reduce the environmental impact of short trips around town on government business.
The changing economic climate that has presented a challenge for many businesses has actually increased interest in the EcoBike. Higher gas prices and environmental awareness have made consumers, and now the City of San Jose, interested in transportation alternatives. EcoBike has responded to that interest by offering a responsible, affordable, and fun way to commute to work and run errands. Scott Shaw explains, “I wanted to do something good for the environment, and my main goal was a quality product that was good for people socially and physically.”
EcoBike is based in Medford, Oregon. Photos, reviews, and ordering information can be found on the EcoBike electric bicycle website at http://www.ecobike-usa.com.
EcoBike North America Inc.
1236 Disk Dr.
Medford, OR 92501
Phone 541-210-5546
Chris Robertson just posted an article, “How to Fit Electric Bikes Into Your Lifestyle.” He explores the advantages of electric bike ownership and how to use an electric bike for exercise. Robertson does a great job of explaining why so many people enjoy using electric bicycles for commuting to work –
“Using your electric bike for commuting back and forth to work helps clear your mind and makes you feel good all day. When you ride your electric bike to work, you don’t have to worry about the excess perspiration, which can be an issue with a conventional bike on warm days. You move faster on the electric bike, which increases wind chill, thus keeping you cool. When the weather is hot, you maintain a normal speed by letting the electric motor take over. In cold weather, you can turn the motor off. Once you arrive at work, you have a few minutes to relax because of the time saved by not having to ride the bus or go through the hassle of searching for a parking space.”
Read the whole article, “How to Fit Electric Bikes Into Your Lifestyle,” on Moon Light Coming.
A former mountain and road biker has written a review of his experience with the EcoBike Vatavio on the Electric Bicycle Forum. He has been using his new Vatavio for commuting to school and running errands. The review is quite comprehensive, providing details about his experience with everything from the motor to the rack straps.
Read the EcoBike Vatavio user review on Electric Bicycle Forum.
“The boost you get from its powerful 360-watt motor keeps a smile on your face as you scale up hills with little effort and zoom along flats at 20 mph.”
The reviewer also writes,
“You can forget about pedaling for exercise and let this plush ride take over to coast you to your destination. However, that does risk drawing the ire of fellow bicyclists as they grind along while you fly past them perched upright like Mary Poppins.”
The article compares the EcoBike Elegance with the Dahon Matrix and Litespeed Siena. See how the Elegance fared by reading the article, “Bike vs. bike: Fed up with commuting on gas? Check out this year’s new pedal power,” on CNN Money.
Southern Oregon’s Mail Tribune looks at businesses that are best poised to succeed in a recession. Reporter Greg Stiles interviews EcoBike President Scott Shaw on how the recession is the ideal time for consumers to consider cutting back fuel costs and pursuing alternative transportation.
Read “How to Survive a Recession: Efficiency, flexibility are key for businesses, consumers to weather economic downturn” on Mail Tribune.
EcoBike USA has launched a blog which will feature news, updates, stories and resources for electric bicycle enthusiasts. We aim to help the public get to know both our products and our company, while increasing customer-manufacturer communication and interaction.
EcoBike is an international designer of high-quality electric bicycles. Our flagship bike is the Vatavio, a fold-and-carry electric bicycle that weighs only 48.6 pounds.
In the past year, EcoBike has been undergoing tremendous expansion in the US, especially in the Pacific Northwest. In 2009, we will release the Adventure, a crossover electric bike that can handle off-road trails. With the fuel crunch and an increasing awareness of environmental and health concerns, the upcoming year should be a great one for the electric bicycle industry.
Please add us via the subscription link in the sidebar if you would like to stay informed. We anticipate having much good news to share as EcoBike grows and expands in the US.
