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Power Switch: “It’s a massive saving” says Derby plumber who’s swapped his van for an e-cargo bike

Our regular feature focusing on people and companies who have turned to electric vehicles

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‘Temporary pause’ to Peterborough e-bike scheme due to persistent vandalism

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police

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As you’d expect, the Whippet is one of the lighter e-bikes around

13.9kg urban bike the latest creation from Revolutionworks who came up with the Revos e-bike conversion kit

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VanMoof is launching a 50km/h e-bike and it wants new speed limits to accommodate it

Bosch CEO has previously described 25km/h e-bike limit as “our treasure”

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Cambridge’s e-bike share scheme has been extended and expanded

Voi e-bikes with numberplates to become available in market towns and rural areas

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Huge increase in e-bike sales and e-scooter use since start of fuel crisis

Petrol shortages have ‘opened people’s eyes’ to the benefits of electric vehicles

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An e-cargo bike share scheme is now underway in Hackney

Raleigh e-cargo bikes are available through the Beryl app

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Remember that Harley-Davidson tribute e-bike? Serial 1 are selling it as a limited edition

Motorbike manufacturer’s e-bike brand finally does a version of its distinctive prototype

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Cube has developed BMW’s tilting e-cargo bike concept (+ video)

Vehicle billed as the first dynamic ‘pick-up’ cargo bike

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Swapping vans for e-cargo bikes – London firm offers test rides to raise awareness of government’s eCargo Bike Grant Fund

Funding covers up to 40% of the total cost of an e-cargo bike, up to a maximum of £2,500 for two-wheel models and £4,500 for three-wheel models

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Swapfiets introduces a cheaper subscription e-bike – the €50 a month Power 1

Shimano mid-motor bike expected to be in the UK by November

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Vaast launches E/1 urban adventure e-bike

Step-through frame, rack and carrier combined with Performance Line CX motor and NAILD React suspension

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Power Switch: “I’m feeling rather smug” says London plumber who has successfully switched to an e-cargo bike

Shane Topley is now doing 95% of his business by bike

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Storck Bicycle and Porsche Digital launch Cyklær e-bike with digital rear-view mirror

Cyklaer is available as a gravel or urban bike

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Bosch unveils fully connected ‘smart system’ for e-bikes with bigger battery and a new app

Motor system will offer more range and also benefit from ‘over the air’ updates to allow for improvements throughout the lifespan of the bike

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British e-bike manufacturer to accept payments in cryptocurrencies

FuroSystems says it sees “many similarities between the shift to micro-mobility and the interest in cryptocurrencies”

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Velotton introduces classic look e-bikes “at a very nice price”

Lightweight front motor electric bikes are available with three different battery mounting options

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CrownCruiser smashes crowdfunder target for motorbike-looking e-bike

Over 80 grand has been raised on the Indiegogo page for the e-bike that’s available in signature skins such as British Racing Green

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Electric cargo bikes deliver faster than vans

Report suggests cutting VAT rate on e-cargo bike deliveries and allowing more powerful bikes to be used

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Cube adds electric folder and Dutch-style city e-bike to 2022 range

One of Europe's major electric bike players dips its toe into the folding e-bike market and announces a new comfort step-thru model

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Bafang has developed a dual-speed rear hub e-bike motor

H700 built-in automatic dual-speed drive system to be presented at Eurobike next month

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Raleigh introduces Stride e-cargo bike and trike

New electric two- and three-wheelers intended for everyday family use with child seats also available

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Cycling brands predict rapid growth in UK cargo bike market

“The last 16 months has changed people’s habits and life forever. We are at a crossroads and if we act now we can really support change for a more sustainable future"

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Deliveroo cyclist filmed riding on busy motorway after sat-nav ‘took him on the wrong road’

"What are you doing, it's a motorway you are on - you're off your head."

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London fire investigators issue warning about replacement e-bike and e-scooter batteries after man was forced to leap from upstairs window due to blaze

Firefighters ask people to use trusted batteries and to charge and store them correctly

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Ducati have made a magnesium folding e-bike

Italian motorbike firm has a couple of e-scooters too

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Vekkit e-bike conversion kit updated with GPS locator and more

Anti-theft module can also be retrofitted to previous versions

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HumanForest set for relaunch after halting initial rollout following accident

Bike-share start-up runs its e-bikes off electricity from certified renewable sources

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Bird launches new share e-bike plus a platform to allow integration with other transport apps

E-scooter operator expands its fleet

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Manchester to get Beryl e-bikes as region settles on new micro-mobility operator

Region to get 200 bike and e-bike docking stations in first phase of scheme

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