German bicyle manufacturer PG Bikes has introduced 'Blacktrail,' the world’s fastest electric bike. The bicycle has a maximum speed of 100 km/h (around 62 miles per hour). PG Bikes will produce a limited-edition run of 667 individually-numbered Blacktrail bikes.
PG Bikes' Blacktrail bike is powered by a CM 48-volt lithium-ion battery, which takes about two and a half hours to charge. The bike's frame is made from carbon, magnesium, titanium, and high alloy aluminum, and the bicycle rides on carbon fiber wheels.
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PG Bikes' 'Blacktrail' Bicycle Can Go 62 Miles Per Hour
Trend Themes
1. Electric Bicycles - The rise of electric bicycles is disrupting the traditional bicycle industry and creating opportunities for innovative electric transportation solutions.
2. High-speed Transportation - The development of ultra-fast electric bikes like PG Bikes' Blacktrail opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the field of high-speed transportation.
3. Advanced Materials - The use of carbon, magnesium, titanium, and high alloy aluminum in the construction of bikes like the Blacktrail showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in advanced materials for the transportation industry.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Manufacturing - The bicycle manufacturing industry is being transformed by the growing demand for electric bicycles and the need to incorporate advanced materials and technologies.
2. Transportation - The transportation industry has the potential to be disrupted by the emergence of high-speed electric bicycles that offer a convenient, eco-friendly alternative to traditional modes of transportation.
3. Energy Storage - The development of powerful lithium-ion batteries for electric bikes like the Blacktrail creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the energy storage industry.