One of the hottest topics in the US right now is petrol prices. Our poor US cousins are forced to pay nearly half what we do here – and it’s hitting them hard. Many are looking for alternative forms of transport, though for your average US citizen, that doesn’t extend as far as the bicycle. Instead they’re turning to electrically powered bikes to ease their travel from burger bar to home and back again.

“Let’s face it, gas prices have gone through the roof. You can’t watch the news or read USA Today without seeing a story about it,” says Lee Iacocca, owner of EV Bikes. “With this most recent gas hike, the general inquiry calls to our office have increased by 200%. People are interested because they’re starting to look for ways to effectively cut back.”

EV Global Motors produces electric bicycles designed for optimum convenience, handling and operation. With a top speed of 14 mph and a range of approx. 20 miles on a single charge, the 24-volt E-Bike is perfect for riders who want assistance getting up a tough hill or home after a long ride. The sealed battery unit and electric hub motor are engaged with the simple flick of a thumb throttle switch. “Most of the calls we get are people who’ve heard about electric bikes but never paid much attention until now,” continues Iacocca. “They’re frustrated about a never-ending problem they have no control over and they’re looking for an alternative way to get to the office; they’re looking for a way to work out that doesn’t involve driving to the gym. The silver lining here is that people are finally paying attention to the capabilities of electric vehicles.”

“This isn’t just a bicycle, it’s the beginning of a revolution,” states Iacocca. “With the transportation problems facing the general public — gasoline prices, repair costs, smog, standstill traffic — I am convinced that electric vehicles are the wave of the future.”

For more information on EV Global Motors and their E-Bikes, visit http://www.ebike.com