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Two-wheeled classic: the Caterham Carbon E-Bike -- due for launch later this year, the first bikes from sports-car specialist Caterham include an SUV-style petrol beast and two electric models.
The Carbon E-Bike is part speedway dragster, part bionic arm, and packs a Panasonic 36V 12AH lithium battery, 250W brushless motor and an eight-speed Shimano Nexus gear hub.
Cost: From £8,500.
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