(CNN) If you're looking for a clean getaway this summer then an e-bike could be right up your street.
With urban air pollution rising at "an alarming rate," according to a recent World Health Organization report, it might be time to ditch the car and do your bit for your city's smog-infested sidewalks.
If the thought of old-fashioned pedal power leaves you gasping, then why not let an electric motorcycle take the strain out of your commute -- there are plenty to choose from...
'World's first' 3-D printed bike
Light and efficient: The Light Rider e-bike weighs just 35 kilos (77 lbs).
With an exoskeleton frame weighing in at just six kilograms, the 'Light Rider' is the world's first 3-D printed motorcycle, according to its creators AP Works — a subsidiary of aircraft manufacturer Airbus.
"The complex and branched hollow structure couldn't have been produced using conventional production technologies such as milling or welding," said Joachim Zettler, CEO of Airbus APWorks in a statement.
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"Advances in additive layer manufacturing have allowed us to realize the bionic design we envisioned for the motorcycle without having to make any major changes ..."
The two-wheeler is fitted with a six kilowatt electric motor and has a top speed of 80 kph (50 mph) and weighs 35 kilos, making it 30% lighter than conventionally manufactured motorcycles, according to AP Works.
A limited production run of 50 is planned with a hefty price tag of €50,000 ($57,000) per bike.
From MoMA to 'Motorman'
The MEIJS Motorman's battery fits neatly where the gas tank would sit on a conventional motorbike.
As a product designer with more than 20 years experience, Ronald Meijs was more used to making things that would go in your home rather than on the road.
The Dutchman, whose award-winning work has been displayed by New York's Museum of Modern Art, no less, started working on the Motorman five years ago. His goal? To create "something simple and as realistic as possible" that would help tackle city pollution.
The result is a lightweight (45 kilos) e-bike with a maximum speed of 45 kph (28 mph) and a range of 50-65 kilometers (30-40 miles).
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"The most pleasing aspect of the design is its transparency," says Meijs. "What you see is what you get. There's no hidden mechanics or transmissions. You can see through it.
"At the moment it is a completely handcrafted product and it takes about two days from start to finish to build."
Retailing at €5,950 ($6,750) Meijs has sold around 200 to date in Europe and plans to start selling the Motorman in the U.S. later this year.
Cruising into the future
The creator's of the Johammer J1 adopted a radically different approach to motorcyle design.
Looking like it's ridden straight out of the pages of a futuristic comic book, the Johammer J1 is an e-bike that has the looks and, with a range of 125 miles (200 kilometers), also goes the distance.
Its Austrian creator, Johann Hammerschmid chose an unconventional design route for the J1, housing the electric motor and controller in the rear wheel, with the battery and shock absorbers tucked away under a sleek aluminum shell.
"It's very convenient (to ride) because you don't have to do anything with you feet -- you do everything with your right hand," says Johammer's CFO Johannes Kaar.
"In the first 20 minutes people are curious -- it's quite different from traditional motorcycle steering but you get used to it very fast."
Currently the J1 is only licensed for roads in Austria, Switzerland and Germany, with the company actively pursuing safety licenses for the rest of the European Union and then the U.S.
"We've have a lot of interest from California," Kaar says.
The price? €25,000 ($28,500).
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A very modern 'Vintage'
California-based Vintage Electric make 'Tracker' (pictured) and 'Cruz' models.
If you fancy pedaling back in time while still looking ahead then Vintage Electric Bikes might meet all your future transport needs.
World's most exciting electric supercars
Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-96.6 kph) in 3.4 seconds
Top Speed: 120 mph (193.1 kph)
Horsepower: 550
Range: 100 miles (160.9 km)
Charging Time: 'Fast Charge' in 30 minutes; Level 2 charge in 5 hours
Renovo claim the coupe is the "first all-electric American supercar." "The Renovo team has real-world track experience with championship-winning Formula One and Le Mans programs," Chris Heiser, the Renovo co-founder, told CNN. "Renovo is at the forefront of the automotive industry revolution."
Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-96.6 kph) in under 3 seconds
Top Speed: 200 mph (321.9 kph)
Horsepower: 1,000
Range: "While we are not ready to discuss specifics about range, we intend to offer an industry-leading battery in our vehicles," Gillian Roberts of Faraday told CNN.
Special Features: "Inspired by NASA zero gravity design, the driver's seat allows for an unparalleled sense of weightlessness and reduced driver fatigue," Faraday claim.
"You don't have to sacrifice anything for being sustainable," Richard Kim, head of design for Faraday Future told CNN at the car's unveiling. "This is a 100% sustainable, electric, non-polluting vehicle, and it can be as dynamic as 1,000 horsepower." According to the company website, Faraday "believe there is a future where the natural world and the man-made world harmoniously co-exist -- each nourishing the other in sustainable balance."
Acceleration: 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 3.9 seconds
Top Speed: 158 mph (255 kph)
Horsepower: 469
Range: "I think at racing speed, if you say approx 50km it will be accurate," Alastair Moffitt of Toyota TMG told CNN. "Of course, it could potter about on the road for much longer, but that's not its purpose."
Did You Know? The TMG EV P002 holds the electric lap record on the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany with a time of seven minutes 22.329 seconds -- and is road legal!
"We chose to break the (electric lap record at the Nürburgring) in order to showcase our capabilities, particularly with Formula E on the horizon," Alastair Moffitt of Toyota TMG told CNN. "Ultimately TMG was not chosen as the supplier for Formula E powertrains; though they had much more performance, they came at an increased cost."
Acceleration: 0-124 mph (0-200 kph) in 4.9 seconds. and 0-248 mph (0-400 kph) in 11 seconds*
Top Speed: 280 mph (450 kph)
Horsepower: 1,341
Range: 320 miles (515 km)
Special Features: Butterfly doors, portable battery that can be removed and charged indoors
*Production specs not available until 2017, according to Toroidion.
"It's [an] emotional, sensational feeling because you're overwhelmed with the performance and the sound of the engines," states Toroidion CEO Pasi Pannenen on their website. "It sounds like a mixture of a Grand Prix car engine and a jet turbine together." The Toroidion 1MW was unveiled by Monaco's Prince Albert II and originally designed to compete in, and win, the 24-hour Le Mans race.
Acceleration: 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 6 seconds
Top Speed: 114 mph (185 kph)
Horsepower: 94
Range: 120 miles (193km)
"We wanted to see how much fun you can have in an electric sports car, so we have built one to help us find out," explain Morgan operations director Steve Morris on the famous car company's website.
Acceleration: Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in under 3.5 seconds, & 0-124 mph (0-200 kph) in under 12 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph (250 kph)
Horsepower: 600
Range: 310 miles (500km)
Charging Time: 80% in under 15 minutes
"The future of the sports car looks highly promising. You might even say electrifying," claim the Porsche Mission E team.
Acceleration: 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 1.779 seconds
Top Speed: 80.7 mph (130 kph)
Horsepower: 136
Range: X
Did You Know? This small, student-built electric car
set a new world record in 2015.
The Green Team E0711-5 electric car was made by students at the University of Stuttgart. It weighs just 165kg, meaning its power to weight ratio (kw/kg) rivals the vehicles used in Formula One.
Acceleration: : 0-60 mph (0-96.6 kph) in 2.8 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph (250 kph)
Horsepower: 762
Range: Variable -- and dependent on mode: 310-340 miles (Around 500-550km)
Charging Time: A 170 miles charge takes half an hour from a Tesla Supercharger. "Superchargers are free connectors that charge Model S in minutes instead of hours," say Tesla.
Special Features: The Tesla S P90D features a setting called Ludicrous Mode. With a swipe on the car's touchscreen interface, it enables this four-door, all-electric car with seating for up to 7 to hit 60mph in supercar time.
According to Tesla, "Model S acceleration is instantaneous, silent and smooth." As well as Ludicrous Mode, the Tesla S P90D has an autopilot feature that "allows Model S to steer within a lane, change lanes with the simple tap of a turn signal, and manage speed by using active, traffic-aware cruise control."
Acceleration: 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 3.9 seconds
Top Speed: Limited to 155 mph (250 kph)
Horsepower: 751
Range: 155 miles (250 km)
Did You Know? It weighs a hefty 2,110 kg -- with the battery alone coming in at more than half a ton -- but the AMG Electric Drive still hits 60 mph in under 4 seconds.
Mercedes Benz AMG say their "Ultimate Mission" is to "create the next generation driving experience." With the new SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive, the car is "entering a new era," according to the company website. This "locally emission-free super sports car featuring advanced technology from the world of Formula One is the most exclusive and dynamic way in which to drive an electric car," Mercedes claim.
Acceleration: 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 3.9 seconds
Top Speed: 155 mph (250 kph), restricted to 124 mph (200 kph)
Horsepower: 456
Range: 250 miles (402km)
Like the Tesla S, the Audi R8 e-tron possesses both incredible speed and comfortable range. It's also self-driving, using laser scanners, video cameras and ultrasonic sensors.
The "Tracker" (pictured) takes its design inspiration from the board-track motorcycles of the early 1900s, the California-based start-up says. Their other e-bike, the "Cruz" (see gallery) with its wide handlebars has a similarly nostalgic feel.
"The concept is creating electric vehicles that inspire people and have some passion behind them," says Vintage Electric CEO, Andrew Davidge.
"What we want to do with Vintage Electric bikes is create a beautiful product that will run and work years from now."
The bikes, which retail for a shade under $5,000, have a range of 35 miles and a top speed of 36 mph with power coming from a lithium battery which has an estimated service life of 30,000 miles.