Woodbridge, ON, February 24, 2010 – SANYO Canada Inc. (SANYO), a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., will demonstrate its ‘eneloop bike,’ an electric, pedal-assist bicycle, at the Toronto International Bicycle Show March 5 to 7, Booth # 345.
The award-winning bike features a powerful pedal-assist ratio of up to 1:2 and a “Loop Charge” function that allows regenerative braking and downhill coasting to charge the battery while riding. The bikes also feature multiple power modes, three available speeds, and a two-wheel driving system that makes for a smoother, more stable ride. This allows riders to pedal for long distances with minimal exertion, even up hills and other steep inclines, making them ideal for commuters, leisure riders and ‘zoomers,’ baby boomers who lead active lifestyles.
Part of a larger series of products, the ‘eneloop bike’ is grouped with SANYO’s other reusable energy-based products in the ‘eneloop universe.’ Designed with the same fundamental concept as the revolutionary ‘eneloop’ battery, the products in the ‘eneloop universe’ are designed to encourage consumers to develop lifestyles that value reusing and recycling. The ‘eneloop’ rechargeable battery is already available in Canada and can withstand one thousand charges and retain 85% of its charge if left unused for one year.
Available in the rest of Canada in the spring of 2010, the ‘eneloop bike’ earned a 2010 Consumer Electronics Show Best of Innovations award, having received the highest overall score in the Eco-Design and Sustainable Technology category.
About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a global, multi-billion dollar leading company for energy and environment, providing solutions for environment, energy and for lifestyle applications. SANYO Canada Inc. (a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), established in 1958, is based in Woodbridge, Ontario (a suburb north of Toronto). SANYO Canada is a service and sales company that markets and sells a variety commercial and consumer solutions including rechargeable batteries, solar modules, HVAC, digital projectors, dual cameras, digital still cameras, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics and HD televisions and monitors. For more information, please visit http://ca.sanyo.com or http://fr.ca.sanyo.com .
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