Peugeot's AE21 Hybrid electric bike previewed last week at the 'What's Next'
Peugeot actually began manufacturing bikes in 1882 and only branched
out into internal combustion engine-powered automobiles in 1890 after
dabbling with a three-wheeled steam-powered car the previous year. The
car and bike divisions were split in 1926, with Cycles Peugeot building
up an impressive racing heritage thanks to the sponsoring of various
events and riders. In 2011, Peugeot revealed plans to revamp and
relaunch the Cycles Peugeot brand in a partnership with Cycleurope.
Set to join Peugeot’s Allure line, the AE21 is a compact ebike aimed
at urban commuters with a design that integrates a lithium-ion battery
into the bike’s aluminum Clever Case frame. This also provides space at
the center of the bike for a laptop bag and ABUS Bordo folding lock. To
allow the bike to be stored against a wall, the bike also features
folding handlebars and pedals.
While the bike previewed at the “Who’s Next” show last week had the
electric motor located in the front wheel, a Peugeot representative told
us that when the bike is commercially launched in September at the
Salon Du Cycle in Paris there will be two versions: one with the wheel
hub motor and another with a belt-drive motor. Both will also be offered
with two, as yet undisclosed, battery capacities. The battery can be
recharged while still on the bike, or removed so it can be recharged
inside while the bike waits outside.
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