In recent years, electric vehicles have gained great popularity. In Mexico alone, its use increased by 70.2% only in 2024, from cars to bicycles. The latter are some of those who enjoy the greatest demand, and now, a new technology promises to revolutionize these artifacts as we know them: hydrogen.
This technology offers more benefits than conventional electric bicycles. For example, while the latter take up to five hours to completely load their battery, Hydrogen bicycles only need two minutes to recharge. They also offer autonomy of up to 100 kilometers.
A more sustainable ebike
This new technology is a cleaner and more sustainable alternative than conventional electric bicycles. Some of these vehicles have a hydrogen capsule, which feeds the electric motor. To recharge it, some must be taken to specific service stations, but there are also some that can be charged from home with an electrolysis module and others only require that the hydrogen cartridge be replaced.
In China, hydrogen bicycles are used in large cities Like Shanghau and Changzhou, thanks to the emerging company Youon. In countries such as Europe, this technology has come from the hand of companies such as the Switzerland Hydroride or the French Pragma Mobility.
As for prices, Youon’s models could be sold for around 26,789 Mexican pesos and would include the devices necessary to recharge it. As for Hydoride models, prices start from 1,999 euros (44,501 pesos), the hydrogen generator costs 1,349 euros (30,033 pesos) and the special tank for 20 grams of hydrogen, 119 euros (2,649 pesos).
The dilemmas of electric bicycles
Although its popularity is on the rise, The electric bicycle market still has many challenges ahead. In the case of hydrogen bicycles, the portal Tycoru He explains that this technology should still look for ways to reduce costs. In addition, in some cases the load infrastructure is insufficient.
As for EBIKES conventional, Its biggest problem lies in repair. As we told you a while ago, both official repair workshops and independents usually collect high rates for fixing problems related to these vehicles. In addition, their lithium batteries can become dangerous if they are not properly manipulated.
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