Most e-bikes are powered by lithium, which has its environmental and social downsides. But there's now a lithium-free alternative: electric bicycles that work without batteries, by French startup Pi-POP.
Instead of batteries, Pi-POP uses a supercapacitor to store electricity. The technology centers on energy regeneration — the power held within the supercapacitors is topped up while pedaling, coasting downhill or braking. Which means users get an electric assist while cycling without ever needing to plug in their bike or battery.
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