Electric bike news

Cowboy’s new on-demand maintenance and repairs subscriptions even include cleaning

£20 a month Cowboy Care covers everything from replacing parts to frame cleaning

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 16:58
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Zoomo to provide e-bikes to 10-minute grocery delivery riders

Australian e-bike subscription firm recently raised £45m and is planning significant UK expansion

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 07:00
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The Streek e-cargo trike is built around a new way of carrying stuff

Narrow build is to meet Japanese road traffic laws

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 12:34
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E-scooter operator Tier buys Nextbike and increases e-bike emphasis

Acquisition results in a platform operating 250,000 vehicles in over 400 cities

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 14:16
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A new way of transporting (small) dogs – the electric Mopet!

Japanese designer argues internal carry basket makes for a more stable ride for you and your canine passenger

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 07:00
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Honda has done an electric version of its covered three-wheeled moped

The Honda Gyro Canopy:e is aimed at delivery riders

Sat, Nov 13, 2021 07:00
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Italian newcomer Cybro arrives with high-end e-MTB and super-lightweight city e-bike

Boutique manufacturer opts for rarely seen high torque Sachs mid-motor in its off-road offering

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 07:00
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Temple Cycles moves into e-bikes with Classic Electric and Step Through Electric

Mid-motor bikes available from new Temple Electric website

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 07:00
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Moustache Lundi 20 – French firm launches its first e-cargo bike

Adaptable e-cargo bike appears to tick a lot of boxes – but will it be a match for the Tern GSD?

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 07:00
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On-demand laundry firm splashes £2.5m on 200 e-cargo bikes

“The operational efficiency of an e-cargo bike in comparison to a van has become really easy to see”

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 07:00
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SEAT launches its first electric moped

SEAT MO eScooter 125 is capable of 59mph with a range of 85 miles

Sat, Nov 06, 2021 07:00
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E-bikes would replace over 100 million car trips a year if Government met cycling target

Report recommends grants, tax incentives and car scrappage schemes to encourage e-bike uptake

Fri, Nov 05, 2021 07:00
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Kent thief took e-bike for a test ride and never came back

Cube Reaction Hybrid was taken from a property in Herne Bay last Monday

Thu, Nov 04, 2021 07:00
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There’s a Harley-Davidson e-BMX now – Serial 1 auctions off latest one-off creation (+ video)

Auction proceeds to go to Matthew McConaughey’s non-profit

Wed, Nov 03, 2021 07:00
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This bizarre Japanese electric moped folds down to the size of a desktop PC so you can roll it under your desk

Personalise your boxy folding moped with custom side panels

Tue, Nov 02, 2021 07:00
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Pandemic has seen more Britons warm to e-bikes – but where are the subsidies that would help them buy one?

Report highlights cost and infrastructure as major barriers to more widespread uptake

Mon, Nov 01, 2021 07:00
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The Velotric Discover is a budget commuter e-bike that goes the extra miles

For £1,500 you’ll get a bike with a 692Wh battery that’s said to offer 80 miles of range

Sun, Oct 31, 2021 07:00
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This electric moon bike concept has ‘balloon’ wheels – NASA is “speechless” about it

Bike is called Tardigrade after the micro-creatures that can survive exposure to outer space

Sat, Oct 30, 2021 07:00
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‘Temporary pause’ to Peterborough e-bike scheme due to persistent vandalism

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police

Fri, Oct 29, 2021 10:06
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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

Thu, Oct 28, 2021 09:28
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Braih launches “super e-bike” with monster 1,254Wh battery

Looks like a powerful dirt bike but isn’t… except for the version that is

Tue, Oct 26, 2021 07:00
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Podbike’s Frikar is a 250W micro car aimed at commuters – and you won’t need a driving licence

Four-wheeler is being launched in partnership with Storck Bicycle

Mon, Oct 25, 2021 10:57
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It’s fair to say that Rod’s custom e-bikes feature rather striking frames

Handmade e-bikes feature suspension frames and magnetic charging system

Sat, Oct 23, 2021 07:00
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UK’s first electric vehicle battery recycling facility to open in Sheffield

Growing need for recycling infrastructure with the UK planning to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030

Fri, Oct 22, 2021 07:00
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UK e-bike retailers hit by port delays and parts shortages

“The shipping time used to take about five weeks but it’s three months from the factory to our warehouse at the moment”

Wed, Oct 20, 2021 07:00
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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

Mon, Oct 18, 2021 07:00
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The Australian army is trialling stealth recon e-bikes

“Electric pushies” create less noise and dust than motorbikes

Sat, Oct 16, 2021 07:00
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90-second charge times? New ultrafast charging concept for electric vehicles

Rapid recharging would mean firms could run fleets of electric vehicles without changing batteries

Fri, Oct 15, 2021 07:00
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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”

Thu, Oct 14, 2021 12:53
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World Cup downhill mountain biker on why he trains on an e-bike “all winter long”

“The amount of riding you do just skyrockets – it's such a fun way of getting good riding in”

Wed, Oct 13, 2021 07:00
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The folding electric moped used in Tokyo’s new share scheme is a funny old thing

Vehicles are stashed in lockers with charge points when not in use

Tue, Oct 12, 2021 07:00
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Cambridge’s e-bike and e-scooter share scheme has been extended and expanded

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

Mon, Oct 11, 2021 07:00
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Well you can’t say the Pocket Rocket doesn’t have a distinctive look

Lightweight frame comes alongside moped or light motorcycle level of power

Sun, Oct 10, 2021 07:00
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Ola sells 300,000 electric mopeds in first two days

Indian firm already plotting worldwide expansion just days after launching its first vehicle

Sat, Oct 09, 2021 07:00
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Halfords is offering free six-hour e-bike test rides from a load of its stores

Sales of e-bikes have risen by 100% since the fuel crisis began

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 10:58
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Vandals have been disabling Lime e-bikes and e-scooters by peeling off the QR stickers

Micro-mobility firm to wheel out the big guns and “deploy protective covers”

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 07:00
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E-bike industry moves to prevent people hacking their e-bikes for more speed

Industry body calls for a ban on the sale of “tampering equipment”

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 07:00
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Zefal has released a special e-bike chain lubricant

E-bike chains tend to wear more rapidly

Mon, Oct 04, 2021 07:00
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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

Sat, Oct 02, 2021 07:00
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ARES says its 9kg Super Leggera e-bike is a “world first” – but that’s open to interpretation

High-tech carbon fibre e-road bike is incredibly light – but not the lightest

Fri, Oct 01, 2021 07:00
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The government is looking for tech solutions to tackle criminals on e-bikes or e-scooters

UK police forces said to be seeing a rise in the use of e-scooters and e-bikes for crime

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 10:08
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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

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 07:00
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Phil Gaimon did an e-bike v car race for a commute through LA

Former pro cyclist has been exploring how e-bikes can help reduce car travel

Wed, Sep 29, 2021 07:00
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London think tank calls for government to legalise private e-scooters

Centre for London says micro-mobility presents opportunity to reduce car use

Mon, Sep 27, 2021 07:00
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Royal Mail is trialling a couple of different micro electric vehicles for deliveries

‘Feet on the street’ means Royal Mail can already boast the lowest CO2 emissions per parcel among major UK delivery companies

Sun, Sep 26, 2021 07:00
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Tesla co-founder’s battery recycling firm to start manufacturing “precision battery materials”

JB Straubel says ‘urban mining’ operation can recapture metals at a lower cost than mining

Sat, Sep 25, 2021 07:00
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Users will get reward points for every mile they ride on Daymak’s new e-bike

Terra speed pedelec will feature solar panels and wireless charging

Fri, Sep 24, 2021 07:00
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Specialized’s Turbo Tero is an ‘everyday’ e-MTB with the emphasis on comfort and utility

Firm also delivers makeovers of its Como and Vado e-bikes

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 09:23
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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

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 07:00
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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

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 07:00
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