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Jerry Wilson at jerryw982@aol.com wrote on 10/22/00 2:16 PM:

> 100 miles a day at 25 miles per hour (a reasonable speed), is only two hours
> each way. I sometimes ride my bike (ordinary peddle type) as much as six or
> eight hours on a typical Saturday or Sunday.

I realize that some people can do that, but not many can maintain 25 mph for
6-8 hours (that would be 150-200 miles a day).  I don't think many can
maintain 25 mph for 2 hours either (I know I can't, but I'm old and out of
shape).  Especially if you factor in terrain, wind, weather, etc., and the
need to be fresh when you arrive at work.

Anyway, the electric bikes I know about go about 18 mph top speed.
 
> Question about batteries: Is the charge stored in the battery fluid? If I
> were to swap the fluid of a charged battery, and a dead battery, would the
> charge be transferred as well? If so, I could see a market for charging
> stations that would provide fresh battery fluid.

No, it isn't simply stored in the fluid, so that wouldn't work.  But bike
batteries can be recharged in 1 to 6 hours, so you can recharge while you
are at work, or even over the lunch hour.

Got to
 
 http://zapworld.com/

for one manufacturer of electric scooters and bikes.

Merritt