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A continued trend spotted this year at CES in Vegas was the ongoing commitment by companies to “Go Green”. Whether it’s production of more energy efficient products, or making products that use alternate energy sources (think sun and human power), manufacturers are coming up with new products and solutions that have a decreased impact on the planet.

Schwinn was at CES showcasing and offering test rides of their aptly named “Tailwind” electric bike. With the help of a quick charging Toshiba Super Charge ion Battery, a swift biking pace can be easily maintained without any of the sweat.  When the Tailwind’s motor kicks in after a few pedal cranks, it feels like a forceful, yet gentle push that makes you really pick up the pace. On a fully charged battery, the Tailwind should be able to cover roughly 25-30 miles, and with a really fast battery charge turn-around time of 30 minutes, you’re always close to a fully charged bike.

With top pedal assisted speeds of just over 15 mph, the Tailwind might actually be a quicker (and certainly a Greener) daily commute solution.