hybrid petrol ebike

Basically the idea is a range unlimited hybrid petrol/electric bike, but the petrol component can be easily and demonstrably disabled for when the cops are about (in town?). e.g. removing a chain or disengaging the friction drive and having a cold engine if pulled over. "I only use petrol round...

1/ legal issues affect many of us re petrol bikes. Laws are often largely honored in the breach, but why push your luck? 2/ low torque petrol power is a pain to start and for stop go work (as are chain drives) 3/ electric range issues ~go away with a regen capable motor and controller 4/...