Human Electric Hybrid – Bike, That Is

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It sounds like something out of The Terminator–a "human electric hybrid." But, it’s actually a bike that you can buy now. Made by Matra, the MS1 can run for 62 miles on the juice, achieving a speed-limited velocity of 28 mph and capturing energy during braking. The "human" part is what comes in when the electricty runs out–you pedal. Sounds good to me, but the $4,951 price tag is a bit much. It would take quite a few trips to the grocery store to get a payback on that investment.