Vello claims to be the first self-charging folding e-bike. The campaign for this bike reached $1,012,019 on Indiegogo and $526,692 on Kickstarter.
The Vello Bike weighs 28 pounds, according to the company. It claims that makes the bike easier to maneuver and carry around when not in use.
According to its creators, the bike uses a form of regenerative braking like in electric automobiles, where energy is recaptured when the bike is coasting or braking and used to recharge the battery. The bike can travel up to 30 miles on a full charge, the company says.
The Vello Bike app connects to the bike via bluetooth and allows riders to monitor vital stats and gives riders the ability to track their bike's location or lock the rear wheel.
The company says its product is shipping now.
Source: Indiegogo, Kickstarter, VELLO