Electric bike news

Dance adds another e-bike and an electric moped to its subscription range

German firm is also expanding into new cities

Thu, Mar 17, 2022 07:00
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Hagen introduces three new “agile” e-cargo bikes

Estonian-based manufacturer looking to expand

Mon, Mar 14, 2022 07:00
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Dealclincher: Eovolt Takeover – Huge savings on this beautiful, folding e-bike

If you're looking for a super-stylish yet easy-to-use folding electric bike, the 2021 Eovolt City Four 16" Folding Electric Bike is a great option

Fri, Mar 11, 2022 09:55
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Tier acquires Ford-owned Spin to become world’s largest micro-mobility operator

More consolidation of e-bike and e-scooter share market as Tier enters the US

Thu, Mar 10, 2022 07:00
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Tern Quick Haul e-cargo bike promises ‘do-it-all utility in a compact package’

Creators of the GSD to launch a smaller and cheaper utility e-bike

Wed, Mar 09, 2022 06:00
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Ampler releases two lightweight urban e-bikes: the Juna and the Axel

Estonian direct-to-consumer brand is also overhauling its existing line-up

Tue, Mar 08, 2022 12:29
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FLX Babymaker II gets a bigger battery and a Gates carbon belt drive

“Nobody will know it's electric”

Mon, Mar 07, 2022 07:00
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Yamaha to produce three e-bikes, two e-mopeds and a speed pedelec as it turns its attention to urban mobility

Firm promises “many new models” of electric two-wheelers over the next 12 months

Thu, Mar 03, 2022 14:53
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Swapfiets launches Power 7 subscription e-bike for London users

Shimano Steps E6100 mid-motor bike available for £74.90 a month including repairs

Thu, Mar 03, 2022 11:17
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Are tilting e-trikes catching on? The Mean Lean Machine is only the latest example

A new slant on the three-wheeler

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 07:00
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Cannondale updates Mavaro Neo 1 to offer even more range

Low-maintenance urban e-bike benefits from Bosch’s new Smart System

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 14:00
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After its anti-poaching bike and its bike that doubles as a workbench, Cake has finally got round to making a food delivery bike

New version of the Osa has a heated box on the back

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 07:00
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E-bikes banned from the Houses of Parliament due to fire risk

Labour peer says he believes decision is based on misinterpretation of advice from Transport for London

Sun, Feb 27, 2022 07:00
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Rumours SRAM is testing an e-bike motor

US firm has toyed with electric drive systems previously and may now believe there is a market for one

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 07:00
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DT Swiss unveils hardwearing ‘Hybrid Utility’ wheels for e-bikes

HU 1900 Spline has been developed to cope with the demands imposed by e-touring bikes

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 14:56
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Super Soco bringing 26mph CU Mini e-moped to the UK

£1,699 two-wheeler can be ridden by 16-year-olds on an AM licence

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 07:00
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Cannondale Tesoro Neo X – a sporty commuter e-bike offering plenty of range

High-end trekking e-bike built around Bosch Smart System

Tue, Feb 22, 2022 07:00
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Raleigh updates Motus e-bikes for 2022

Tour and Grand Tour models now come with in-built Bosch PowerTube batteries

Mon, Feb 21, 2022 15:00
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Number of electric vehicle chargers growing too slowly

Surveys show ‘range anxiety’ has been displaced by ‘charging anxiety’ in the minds of consumers

Sun, Feb 20, 2022 07:00
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Triumph reveals prototype of its long-awaited electric motorbike

Collaborative project will “guide Triumph’s electric strategy” in the coming years

Sat, Feb 19, 2022 07:00
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British Gas owner considering major e-cargo bike investment

One of a number of large firms considering replacing some of their vans with e-cargo bikes

Fri, Feb 18, 2022 07:00
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Harley-Davidson has been making more money from electric balance bikes than electric motorbikes

Motorbike brand acquired StaCyc in 2019

Thu, Feb 17, 2022 07:00
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Glasgow council to ask Scottish Government to legalise e-scooters

There are currently no trial e-scooter rental schemes in Scotland

Tue, Feb 15, 2022 07:00
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Online e-scooter scams – over £145,000 spent on scooters that never turned up

Action Fraud received over 350 reports in 2021 about scam websites selling e-scooters

Sun, Feb 13, 2022 07:00
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Naon aiming for a different e-moped look with the Zero-One

Higher powered version of electric two-wheeler will be capable of 100km/h

Sat, Feb 12, 2022 07:00
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Caledonian Sleeper to reverse e-bike ban

Rail franchise initially cited ‘safety reasons’ but now accepts that electric bikes are not a significant fire risk

Fri, Feb 11, 2022 10:03
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Bike industry calls for clear rules on replacement e-bike batteries and warns users against having batteries repaired

EU legislation on e-bike batteries is currently being revised

Thu, Feb 10, 2022 07:00
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E-bike theft soars as overall bike theft falls in the Netherlands

E-bikes have accounted for over half of Dutch bike sales since 2020

Tue, Feb 08, 2022 07:00
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London Fire Brigade warns against using incorrect e-bike chargers and urges people to only buy replacement batteries from reputable sellers

Warning comes after fire in Brixton Hill

Mon, Feb 07, 2022 07:00
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Leeds considers £2m docked e-bike share scheme

“We want Leeds to be a city where you don’t need to own a car”

Sun, Feb 06, 2022 07:00
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Britishvolt to build “battery recycling ecosystem” centred on new Kent facility

New plant will complement planned gigafactory in Northumberland

Sat, Feb 05, 2022 07:00
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Big Issue e-bike share arrives in Bristol

Dockless share scheme suffered production delay but there are hopes it could spread nationwide

Fri, Feb 04, 2022 07:00
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Thu, Feb 03, 2022 14:43
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The government has stumped up for a few more e-cargo bikes

Latest round of funding topped-up with another £300,000 – enough for up to 250 more e-cargo bikes

Thu, Feb 03, 2022 07:00
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E-bikes banned from Caledonian Sleeper trains after risk assessment

Weight? Battery concerns? Franchise asked to elaborate

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 07:00
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Eovolt’s 2022 range comprises three e-bikes: Morning, Afternoon and Evening

Two folders and a compact step-through semi-folder with most of the manufacturing done in France

Sat, Jan 29, 2022 07:00
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London’s rental e-scooters are all going to produce the same sound so that pedestrians can hear when they’re approaching

Combinations of sounds and environments will be tested with people less likely to detect e-scooters

Fri, Jan 28, 2022 10:09
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The Fiido T1 looks like a solid budget e-cargo bike – but…

You don’t see too many e-cargo bikes at this sort of price

Fri, Jan 28, 2022 07:00
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Shared helmet concerns have delayed London’s electric moped share scheme

DfT and TfL say they are unaware of HumanForest e-moped project

Thu, Jan 27, 2022 07:00
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10,000 people have reserved VanMoof’s 50km/h e-bike

Top speed exceeds current limits for both e-bikes and S-pedelecs

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 07:00
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UK battery start-up Britishvolt secures government funding for Northumberland gigafactory

UK predicted to need 90GWh of batteries a year to sustain car industry

Sun, Jan 23, 2022 07:00
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Unbelievable: Watch the bonkers launch video for Yamaha’s EMF electric moped

Vehicle is built for Gogoro’s battery-swapping network which is shaping the e-moped market in Taiwan

Sat, Jan 22, 2022 07:00
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E-scooters and light electric mopeds get their own vehicle category in France’s traffic code

A helmet will not be compulsory for 25km/h electric vehicles

Fri, Jan 21, 2022 07:00
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Manchester e-cargo bike hire will cost just £12 a day

Bikes from the Manchester and Salford E-Cargo Bike Library will be available from the start of February

Wed, Jan 19, 2022 07:00
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Kymco’s €1,200 electric moped has a built-in battery and removable batteries plus storage space for a couple more

Taiwanese manufacturer considering spinning off electric vehicle division

Mon, Jan 17, 2022 07:00
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E-scooter share schemes increase fast food spending finds study

Study concludes that micro-mobility contributes to economic growth

Sun, Jan 16, 2022 07:00
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KTM launches “race-injected” electric balance bikes

When is a motorbike not a motorbike? When it’s for kids

Sat, Jan 15, 2022 07:00
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Lime’s new e-bike uses the same battery as its e-scooters

Micro-mobility firm says standardisation will make fleet management more efficient

Fri, Jan 14, 2022 07:00
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BYD says electric vehicles with its Blade Battery are far less likely to catch fire – even when severely damaged

Chinese firm says an “unreasonable” emphasis on improving range has trumped battery safety in recent times

Thu, Jan 13, 2022 07:00
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Spin pulls out of “free-for-all” e-scooter hire markets – increases focus on UK

Firm says markets that lack sensible regulations result in “race to the bottom pricing”

Tue, Jan 11, 2022 07:00
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