Pedals to the metal as e-biker plots a greener future

Comparing himself to Phileas Fogg in Around the World in 80 Days, Spain's Guim Valls Teruel is racing to promote healthy and sustainable living across the globe.

Riding a rechargeable bicycle on a three-year environmentally friendly journey to London from Beijing, the 34-year-old made a stop last week in Shanghai.

His aim was to raise awareness about the display his home city of Barcelona plans to roll out at next year's expo in the Urban Best Practices Area.