Electric bike news

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taiwanese manufacturer considering spinning off electric vehicle division

Study concludes that micro-mobility contributes to economic growth

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

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

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

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

Equestrian groups argue it would be a small step from electric bikes to allowing other motorised vehicles

"If young people don't have a driving licence, then of course they will not buy a car"

Fire service investigating cause of Bristol blaze

Raleigh has predicted that UK sales will double

Swiss study finds shared e-scooters and e-bikes emit more CO2 than the transport modes they replace

Firm raises folding e-bike prices by up to 25%

Halfords e-bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis

Elsewhere thieves have used fake ID to secure test rides

Goal is to create a quality seal that will allow for easy and intuitive comparison of different batteries

Mancunians will be able to use an Urban Arrow e-cargo bike for just £3.50 an hour

Motorcycle Industry Association laments “spreadsheet politics” that will see e-moped grants slashed from £1,500 to £150

Minor changes to a minor classic

LiveWire to go public ahead of new model’s European launch next year

Minimum age to rent e-scooters raised to 18

Delivery firm says they’re an effective alternative to vans thanks to their ability to take shorter, faster routes

Force highlights the fact that it is currently illegal to use scooters in any public place

Bans cover not just privately-owned e-scooters but also those available in local share schemes

28mph Zoomo One primarily aimed at delivery moped riders

Vinka’s system intended to offer a more natural ride feel

28mph e-mopeds will be available in London from January

Townie Go! 7D EQ and Cruiser Go! built around new hub motor system

Christmas campaign will raise funds for cycling charity

Haptic feedback “will allow the cyclist to avoid making any drastic turns that can cause a collision”

“We will be able to extend our reach, increase our visibility and make a small but important step to reducing the environmental impact of our fleet”

Fire believed to have been caused by a conversion kit fitted to a normal road bike which was then leant against a radiator

“If you get a little out of control, there’s no need to panic as it’s fitted with hydraulic brakes” says retailer on its website

French firm raises €5m as investors anticipate sharp growth in second-hand market

Is Yeti's first ever e-MTB worth the cash?

Only rental e-scooters that are part of government approved share schemes are currently road legal

Trio of bikes built around FSA hub motor system

X and City models will be available for long-term hire

Austrian firm looking to increase US presence

“Just enjoy the ride” instructs e-bike guru as hapless rider ticks off road cycling clichés

Firm says it will use knowledge gained from developing battery-electric drives for its cars in the e-bike market

Retailer is calling for e-bike subsidies and for e-scooters to be made road legal

Swedish firm offers a range of strikingly minimalist electric motorbikes

Force has seized so many e-scooters it has had to purchase marquees for storage