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Old 12-28-2016, 10:04 AM
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Looks like automakers are starting to see transportation beyond the automobile!


https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/09/fo...isco-bay-area/
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Old 12-28-2016, 10:15 AM
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Looks like automakers are starting to see transportation beyond the automobile!


https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/09/fo...isco-bay-area/
Thanks, I didn't see that before. I had to leave a comment where someone suggested San Francisco was to hilly for bike share programs.
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Old 12-28-2016, 10:40 AM
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Hope they throw some motors in those things. The Seattle bike share has been struggling mightily... for a number of reasons, but the hills certainly are a factor.
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Old 12-28-2016, 10:41 AM
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the bikes Ford provides aren't complicated enough to fail. the program won't survive without the horror stories. adding motors to them might help.
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Old 12-28-2016, 10:57 AM
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The bikes need this. Not a conventional motor. Read about this "smart rear wheel". Adds power when you pedal....captures braking power.

https://www.superpedestrian.com/.
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Old 12-28-2016, 11:08 AM
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Nice, thanks...
Thank you for posting, wouldn't have seen otherwise
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Old 12-28-2016, 12:53 PM
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No problem!
I hope it works out for them!
Motorized would definitely be the way to go for San Fran.
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