Bikes are great when you're on the flat or going downhill, but when you're puffing up a slope you probably wish you'd taken the car. Not with Powabyke.

This electric cycle can be recharged from any mains socket and whizzes along at up to 15mph. Its 12-amp clip-on battery has a range of about 20 miles, and the 150W motor (no licence or road tax required) costs around 1.5p per mile to run. Available in two styles and five colours. Powabyke also has a battery-recycling programme and a 12-month warranty.

At last - eco-travel with no sweat.