Electric bike news

“Very promising” Porsche e-bike motor gets a test ride in the Alps

Porsche eBike Performance working to develop new generation of e-bikes

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 07:00
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E-scooters play “fundamental role in the public transport mix of a city” – industry reacts to Paris rental e-scooter ban

Paris residents voted to ban rental e-scooters in the city, in a referendum on April 2

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 07:00
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A folding e-moped? Chinese motorcycle company FELO unveils the M One

Inspired by the Honda Motocompo, FELO claims the M One can be folded into the boot of car

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 13:00
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London’s first Cargo Bike Action Plan launched to promote growth of cargo bikes and help cut carbon emissions

Transport for London estimates that cargo bikes could replace up to 4% of van kilometres by 2030

Mon, Apr 10, 2023 07:00
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Gary Fisher e-bike subscription project promises new battery “half the weight, twice the power”

Mountain bike pioneer also says he wants to "Americanise the electric cargo bike"

Sat, Apr 08, 2023 07:00
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FUELL launches Flluid e-bikes with a 225-mile range and automatic gearbox

The motorbike-influenced models feature alloy frames, batteries for long distances and automatic gear shifts

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 09:09
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2023 Specialized S-Works Levo SL Gen II first ride review

We've spent two days on Specialized's latest e-bike. Here's what we think so far

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 17:00
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Ready for some e-bike circuit racing? New EBK World Cup will have 90km/h e-bikes with the first round in London

Ed Clancy named as series ambassador, helping to champion e-bikes as ‘clean mobility’ option

Wed, Apr 05, 2023 07:00
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Paris to ban rental e-scooters following referendum – but privately-owned e-scooters will remain legal

Almost 90% of votes supported a ban - although the ballot only drew a 7% turnout

Tue, Apr 04, 2023 12:18
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Angell Mobility to produce BMW Mini e-bikes

Could it be the first production e-bike for the brand?

Tue, Apr 04, 2023 07:00
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Cowboy e-bikes now available in Selfridges’ Oxford Street store

This marks the Belgian e-bike brand’s first entry into physical retail in the UK

Mon, Apr 03, 2023 07:00
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Dutch e-cargo bike brand Aitour enters the UK market

Range includes a more affordable rear hub motor model

Sat, Apr 01, 2023 07:00
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Acer’s new e-scooter offers “the power and performance of an off-road motorbike”

Computer manufacturer unveiled the Predator Extreme e-scooter at this year’s Taipei Cycle Show

Fri, Mar 31, 2023 07:00
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Luton fire was caused by “home-made” e-bike conversion

London Fire Brigade has recently launched a Charge Safe campaign focused on e-bikes and e-scooters

Thu, Mar 30, 2023 07:00
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Electra extend Loft Go! range with 7D EQ models

Priced under £2,000, the 7D EQ offers completely different colour options for the step-through model for some reason

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 07:00
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Portable electric motor Zipforce “turns any bike into an e-bike”

Swedish start-up's motor can be mounted on the front or rear wheel and can be moved between different bikes

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 14:05
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Computer manufacturer Acer enters e-bike market with AI-driven ebii

The bike’s AI-powered ebiiAssist function adapts to the rider’s pedalling power, riding conditions, and preferred level of assistance

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 07:00
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E-cargo bike delivery firm Zedify secures £5m investment to expand service

Zedify says its service is over 90% lower in carbon emissions per parcel than urban deliveries by electric vans

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 07:00
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Crank Power aiming to reduce battery wastage in e-mobility

Nottinghamshire-based company offers services including repair, manufacture and certification

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 07:00
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Hovsco has added a budget e-cargo bike to its range

But is it the HovWagon or the HovCart?

Thu, Mar 23, 2023 07:00
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Bicycle Association to launch UK e-bike battery collection and recycling service

The European Recycling Platform UK has been appointed as the BA’s partner for the programme, with a trial to begin shortly

Wed, Mar 22, 2023 07:00
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Dahon launches first electric cargo bike… and it folds

Need to save space but also want to carry lots of things? Consider this

Tue, Mar 21, 2023 07:00
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Schaeffler’s chain-free e-bike system now in production

System has the potential to revolutionise e-cargo bikes and has its first customer

Mon, Mar 20, 2023 07:00
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BikeFlex offering e-bike leasing with £200 subsidy

The subsidy aims to make e-bikes more accessible and affordable

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 07:00
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Cube launches four new e-bikes equipped with an ABS

The ABS configurations vary across the range of bikes, offering safer braking performance

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 10:39
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Hyena releases a new lightweight 3.2kg e-bike drivetrain system

This lightweight system features a 1.4kg hub motor, a slim 250Wh battery and torque sensor

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 09:00
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Stromer launch a ‘beginner speed pedelec’

Stromer's latest 28mph machine combines belt drive with innovative enclosed gearbox

Thu, Mar 16, 2023 07:00
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E-bikes “really could change the world” says James May

"The only thing I’m cheating is what the poet Larkin called 'age, and then the only end of age'"

Wed, Mar 15, 2023 07:00
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E-bike integration added to Karoo 2, but only works with ANT+ compatible e-bikes

Battery burn rate and other visual features added, but how does it compare to current e-bike displays?

Tue, Mar 14, 2023 07:00
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Cowboy’s AdaptivePower technology “enables the bike to think for itself”

New update that adjusts power according to conditions is "simple yet magical" according to Belgian firm

Mon, Mar 13, 2023 07:00
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Microcars are massive in China – why not in the UK?

An electric microcar is the second-best-selling electric car in China

Sun, Mar 12, 2023 07:00
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Teenager sentenced for causing death of woman while riding privately-owned e-scooter

71-year-old Linda Davis is thought to be the first pedestrian to die in an e-scooter collision in the UK, police said

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 07:00
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Manchester to Sheffield for 15p – charity workers use e-bikes for 40-mile commute to meeting

Conclusion: A five-mile e-bike commute would be pretty easy and really wouldn’t cost very much at all

Fri, Mar 10, 2023 11:05
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Legalising e-scooters: 12.5mph top speed and mandatory helmets among recommendations from charity advising parliament

Body advising UK parliament also recommends a ban on passengers and pavement riding and a minimum age of 16

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 14:03
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Canyon launches new range of hybrid e-bikes for urban riding and touring

New models are based on both Fazua Ride 60 and Bosch drive systems

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 10:00
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Benno’s 46er is an e-cargo bike no bigger than a normal bike

The brand’s newest cargo bike is capable of carrying plenty and features front suspension for a smooth ride

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 13:02
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New ways to carry people and stuff as Rad Power launches RadRunner 3 Plus

Dual battery option, new cargo accessories and hydraulic disc brakes among the upgrades

Fri, Mar 03, 2023 16:06
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Power Switch: The Bromsgrove GP commuting and doing house calls on an e-bike

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

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 13:10
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New, lighter FLIT M2 gen 2 folding e-bike revealed

Now with higher torque motor and disc brakes

Wed, Mar 01, 2023 07:00
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Free solar-powered e-bike charging at Surrey hospitals

Why dig up a big chunk of car park to put down cables when there’s a power source above?

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 07:00
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VOK four-wheeled e-cargo bike now available to buy or rent

The VOK four wheeler is from Estonia but can be hired in London

Sat, Feb 25, 2023 07:00
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Free e-bikes: Cycling UK loan scheme comes to Leicester

Coincidentally launched just as the firm running the city's e-bike hire scheme collapsed

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 11:39
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Swiss mobility association recommends ABS for all e-bikes

Swiss Touring Club's tests found that the braking system improves safety and stability of e-bikes

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 10:06
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Voi wants the government to set a timeline for e-scooter legalisation

Manufacturers and consumers still have no idea what will and won’t be legal

Tue, Feb 21, 2023 13:00
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Fancy riding a Blaupunkt e-bike?

Well-known brand has turned its hand to electric bikes and is now targeting the US market

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 11:59
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Is the Zapp i300 high performance e-moped just around the corner?

Zapp i300 claims 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds

Sat, Feb 18, 2023 07:00
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Trek launches two new e-cargo bikes

The Fetch +2 and +4 are designed for carrying cargo and kids

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 16:00
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Trading Standards Institute warns consumers about fire risk posed by non-compliant e-bike batteries and conversion kits

Dramatic surge in house fires attributed to e-bike batteries and conversion kits leads to warning

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 12:47
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Gogoro’s Eeyo 1 – the ultra-minimalist e-bike

Taiwan's moped battery swap market leader brings classy lightweight to the UK

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 09:00
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Bikee now mass producing ‘Lightest’ mid-motor e-bike conversion kit

4kg mid-drive conversion kit now available

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 10:48
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