Electric bike news

Tenways launches the Ago T – a seemingly bargainous mid-drive city e-bike

Bafang mid motor and Enviolo hub gears among the features

Fri, Jul 07, 2023 14:56
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Coventry to crack down on e-bike delivery riders

E-bikes “infiltrating” pedestrianised areas are putting people off visiting Coventry City Centre says local business group

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 15:17
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Flat fire that killed a mother and her two children in Cambridge believed to have been caused by charging e-bike

Fire service expresses concern that cost of living crisis is encouraging people to leave devices charging overnight when energy prices are lower

Wed, Jul 05, 2023 07:00
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Peugeot aims to modernise its e-bike range with new ‘digital’ models

Brand announces three new "worlds" of highly connected electric bikes

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 10:04
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Mondraker launch new urban cross e-bike, the Dusty SX

Said to be ideal if you want to ride in the city and also on forest tracks

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 07:00
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VanMoof partners with KwikFit for e-bike servicing and repairs in the Netherlands

Repair packages are a key part of VanMoof’s appeal for many owners

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 14:43
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First ride: FLIT M2 e-folder now smaller and lighter thanks to weld-free technology

We take a look at new, quick-folding, 14kg, torque-sensing e-bike

Sat, Jul 01, 2023 07:00
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Urtopia introduces e-bike with ChatGPT voice interaction – “the bicycle with a mind”

Um… what?

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 11:22
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Italy to require e-scooter riders to have a number plate, insurance, and a helmet

E-scooters will also not be allowed outside of built-up areas, for example on major highways

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 07:00
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New York responds to spate of e-bike fires by investing $25m in outdoor charging stations

Large injection of federal cash seeks to stem the rise of fatal lithium battery fires

Thu, Jun 29, 2023 11:22
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Doing e-bikes differently: meet Velo De Ville

Customise or off-the-shelf - you decide

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 16:00
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MiRider announces new 24” wheeled bike, upgrades to GB3 model and derailleur-free gears with a belt drive via G3ARED

New colours, Gates Carbon Belt Drive among upgrades

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 16:00
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Brose Drive³ Peak marks shift to 48V e-bike motors for 2024 and beyond

Cheaper? More efficient? More powerful? Brose's 48V redesign poses more questions than answers

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 07:00
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EAV e-cargo bikes now available on Zoomo platform

Zoomo will offer financing for EAV’s vehicles alongside its maintenance guarantee and fleet management software

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 07:00
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15 standout e-bikes and bits of tech from Eurobike 2023

We trawled the vast halls of Eurobike so you don’t have to

Fri, Jun 23, 2023 16:06
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Pinion’s mid-drive and gearbox combo a hit with e-bike brands

Nine premium brands offer 2024 e-bikes with super low-maintenance Pinion MGU tech

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 15:41
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BikeFlex to provide renewable solar e-bike charging with Solarcycle

The e-bike leasing company has partnered with Solarcycle UK, which offers an off-grid, solar ‘in a box’ EV charging solution

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 09:27
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Swapfiets launches ‘bike amnesty’ – swap your old bike for a first-month-free e-bike subscription

Bikes that are handed in will be recycled and turned into new bike racks across London, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, and Copenhagen

Tue, Jun 20, 2023 07:00
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Bosch announce new drive system and expansion to Smart System for 2024

New Performance Line SX motor, new batteries and more updates for eBike Flow app users amongst announcements

Mon, Jun 19, 2023 13:02
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EV company develops AI-powered software to detect when a battery might fail

Eatron Technologies’ software detects signs of a battery’s ageing in advance by analysing how the EV is being used

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 07:00
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Uncertainty an existential risk to e-scooter firms operating in UK says trade body

TechUK has warned that manufacturers and operators could leave the UK market altogether if legislation isn’t passed soon

Fri, Jun 16, 2023 07:00
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Hilo ONE – the world’s most intelligent e-scooter?

Tactile feedback, proximity alerts, audible warnings and... helmet detection

Wed, Jun 14, 2023 07:00
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Pashley launches new tilting electric cargo trike for last-mile deliveries

A modern delivery solution from a traditional British brand

Tue, Jun 13, 2023 07:00
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La Bagnole – a unique off-road microcar that comes in a toy car inspired box

Bizarre storage crate offers solar-powered recharging

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 07:00
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Pendix’s gDrive – yet another rival for the ‘Big Four’

Will Pendix's solid engineering reputation and sustainability claim help it succeed?

Sat, Jun 10, 2023 07:00
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Swapfiets and Cyclesheme – quality e-bikes from £27.50 per month

Tax free scheme means a good deal for London's e-bikers

Fri, Jun 09, 2023 07:00
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Zoomo adds Urban Arrow e-cargo bikes to its subscription packages

Urban Arrow’s e-cargo bikes, including the Cargo L and XL Cargo Line Rohloff, will integrate into the Zoomo platform

Thu, Jun 08, 2023 09:00
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E-cargo bike brand Tern launches updated HSD model range

New features include more carrying capacity and Bosch Smart System

Wed, Jun 07, 2023 10:53
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Swytch streamline sales strategy and draw line under previous criticism from ASA

Customers can now choose to have e-bike conversion kit delivered within either two or three months

Tue, Jun 06, 2023 07:00
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Potentially dangerous e-bike chargers again found on sale on Amazon and eBay

A Guardian investigation with charity Electrical Safety First found more than a dozen low-cost devices, several with substandard, unfused plugs, on offer

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 07:00
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Porsche expands e-bike range with two new models

The bikes cost up to €13,900 and come with Shimano motors and Fox forks

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 14:00
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Niche claim new mid-motor will revolutionise e-bikes

'Virtual' gearbox at the heart of Niche's new system

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 07:00
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Head off-road with Jorvik Tricycles’ new e-mountain trikes

Three wheels are better than two: who are Jorvik Tricycles?

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 11:23
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Algorithm and blues: Cowboy and eBikeLabs in stand-off over authorship of AdaptivePower feature

French start-up accuses Belgian e-bike brand of patent infringement

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 08:49
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E-bike battery fires: “Unethical practices” of some micromobility players impacting whole industry says Islabikes boss

Tim Goodall shares concerns following footage of e-bike battery fire released by London Fire Brigade

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 07:00
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More rail operators to ban e-scooters from trains over fire risk

The ban, which will come into force from June 1st, does not include e-bikes

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 07:00
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E-scooter law delayed again – more data needed says Government

"Please just get on with it" urges Select Committee

Wed, May 31, 2023 07:00
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Who are Ahooga? Belgian folding e-bike specialists raise millions for investment

We look at their range of e-bikes: from folders to urban bikes

Tue, May 30, 2023 07:00
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UK government to review anti-dumping measures on e-bikes imported from China

The Trade Remedies Authority will determine whether dumping would be likely to continue or recur if the measures were no longer applied

Mon, May 29, 2023 07:00
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Battery repair vs replacement is ‘David vs Goliath’ say Gouach

French repairable battery maker Gouach (David) squares up to CONEBI (Goliath)

Sat, May 27, 2023 07:00
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Thousands of unsafe e-bikes and e-scooters are being seized at UK ports

‘People can keep themselves safe by only purchasing from a reputable retailer’

Wed, May 24, 2023 07:00
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Video: Second-hand e-scooter on charge bursts into flames in kitchen

The London Fire Brigade has shared the footage to help raise awareness for its Charge Safe campaign

Mon, May 22, 2023 10:35
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Imposing slower e-scooter speeds may encourage more pavement riding, finds study

Researchers compared rider behaviour in Austin, Texas, which caps shared e-scooter speeds at 20mph, and Washington DC, where the maximum is 10mph

Fri, May 19, 2023 07:00
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“The safest helmet for e-bikes” smashes Kickstarter funding target

The Beam’s Virgo full-face helmet is designed for speeds up to 28mph and features Mips safety tech and a rear light

Thu, May 18, 2023 11:36
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Two BBC journalists use an e-cargo bike to create a mobile broadcast studio

The Bike Bureau is kitted out to offer solo-operated and solar-powered TV and radio lives, and is also used for newsgathering

Wed, May 17, 2023 07:00
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Swytch and Cyrusher criticised for misleading advertising

Swytch RRP and offer countdown ruled misleading; Cyrusher ads suggested its 750W e-bikes were road legal

Tue, May 16, 2023 07:00
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Need to tow a second bike? Now you can with Tern’s Bike Tow Kit

Turn your Tern GSD Gen 2 into even more of a utility machine

Mon, May 15, 2023 07:00
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The VanMoof S4 has turned up – and there’s an X4 too

New e-bike models are cheaper, simpler and more colourful too

Sat, May 13, 2023 07:00
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Westminster to reallocate car parking bays to e-bikes

The bays are being installed in a bid to tackle dockless cycles being abandoned on pavements

Fri, May 12, 2023 12:56
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Cube introduces Bosch-powered Trike Hybrid with tilting tech from BMW

German brand promises “new era of mobility” thanks to technology designed to keep trike and cargo stable and safe when cornering

Thu, May 11, 2023 14:18
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