Electric bike news

How are e-scooter operators preventing drunk riding after the reopening of pubs?

Drunk e-scooter riders face driving bans – but those running trials don’t want it to come to that

Fri, Apr 23, 2021 08:00
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So apparently electric balance bikes are a thing now

IndyBikes launch 9mph electric balance bike for 3-6-year-olds

Thu, Apr 22, 2021 15:39
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Biktrix launches ‘moped-style’ Moto with 100-mile range

Pedal assist bike also features a thumb throttle

Thu, Apr 22, 2021 08:00
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Dutch firm launches the SunRider – the world’s first self-charging solar-powered e-cargo bike

By charging on the move, the bike is said to be capable of an extra 100km a day

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 08:00
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The Biomega Ein – a “weightless” electric single-wheel trailer

E-trailer compensates for the weight of itself and its cargo and can easily be switched between bikes

Tue, Apr 20, 2021 08:00
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Teenage e-scooter rider handed two-year driving ban after hitting child while riding on pavement

Rider was convicted of causing a serious injury by dangerous driving plus five other offences

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 08:00
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France to offer €2,500 e-bike subsidy to people who trade-in an old car

Similar scheme has proven hugely popular in Lithuania

Sun, Apr 18, 2021 09:00
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Domino’s has been trialling e-bike pizza deliveries – now it’s testing electric self-driving ‘delivery bots’

Driverless Nuro R2 can travel at up to 25mph and is fitted with a 31 kWh battery

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 08:00
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Harley-Davidson shifts focus to electric motorbikes after launching e-bike brand

Firm recently hired a chief electric vehicle officer to push the LiveWire, its first electric motorcycle

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 08:00
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Bournemouth and Poole ban e-scooters from the prom in summer

Move brings rules for hire scooters in line with those for bikes

Thu, Apr 15, 2021 08:00
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Carqon Flatbed e-cargo bike can hold “anything”

Award-winning Long John style bike features Bosch Performance CX Cargo Line motor

Wed, Apr 14, 2021 08:00
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Newcastle e-scooters limited to 9mph in the evenings amid concerns about “overly-exuberant revellers” as pubs reopen

A reaction test to ‘promote self-reflection and help riders assess whether they should be riding an e-scooter’ will also be added to the Neuron app

Tue, Apr 13, 2021 15:16
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VanMoof S3 and X3 e-bikes among the first items to work with Apple’s Find My app

Dutch e-bike manufacturer one of three brands listed as Apple opens up network to third parties

Tue, Apr 13, 2021 08:00
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Voi e-scooter users to get free Closca folding helmet

While it is not mandatory for e-scooter riders to wear a helmet in the UK, Voi wants to encourage people to do so

Mon, Apr 12, 2021 09:00
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Warwickshire e-scooter crackdown: Police speak to 14 riders in bid to raise awareness of illegality

Action comes in response to rise in public complaints

Sun, Apr 11, 2021 09:00
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FT picks “Tesla-disruptors” after predicting reduced timeframe for mass production of solid state batteries

Recent growth in electric car market means more will be invested in bringing solid-state batteries to market

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 09:00
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Couple to embark on round-the-world trip in electric tuk tuk

World record attempt will see them travelling 50,000km in a solar-powered auto-rickshaw

Fri, Apr 09, 2021 09:00
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Cairn pulls the cover off the BRAVe – Two brand new do-it-all ebikes with Shimano E7000 Steps motors

Two new category-defying ebikes get Shimano E7000 motors

Thu, Apr 08, 2021 10:44
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Charity says Rochdale e-scooter trial should be paused in case they ‘take over the pavements’

Government guidance on e-scooter trials states that vehicles must not be used on the pavement

Thu, Apr 08, 2021 09:00
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Eovolt adds four new folding e-bikes to its line-up

French firm specialises in light, affordable folders

Wed, Apr 07, 2021 09:00
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E-cargo bike food redistribution project delivered 250,000 meals

Food Connect sees volunteers collect food from retailers and then deliver it to ‘Community Fridges’ and homes

Tue, Apr 06, 2021 09:00
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Cyclist rides between New Zealand’s South and North Islands on hydrofoil e-bike (+ video)

460W Manta5 electric water bike now being sold worldwide

Mon, Apr 05, 2021 09:00
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Ireland rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll invests in e-scooter start-ups

Rugby great is part of investment consortium funding Zipp Mobility and Luna

Sun, Apr 04, 2021 09:00
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E-glamp rural tourism concept: tiny houses with integrated e-bike systems

Stay in the back of beyond while exploring the area by e-bike

Sat, Apr 03, 2021 09:00
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Daymak launches crowdfunder for its crazily-fast Spiritus electric three-wheeler

Spiritus EV can do 0-60mph in 1.8 seconds

Fri, Apr 02, 2021 10:00
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E-bike included in new Ribble gravel platform

Gravel AL e gets a Mahle ebikemotion X35+ motor

Thu, Apr 01, 2021 09:50
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Voi e-scooters overflowing from some designated parking zones in Bristol

Users must park in designated zones but influx of e-scooters has resulted in overspill

Thu, Apr 01, 2021 09:00
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Specialized launches Turbo Como Super Light

Hub gears, belt drive and a ‘grab handle’ plus Specialized’s own lightweight motor system

Wed, Mar 31, 2021 13:13
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Gocycle G4 folding e-bike range launched with updated motor and lightweight construction

New bikes offer same rapid fold as the award-winning GXi

Wed, Mar 31, 2021 07:00
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Turn your bike into an e-cargo bike with CargoDrive conversion kit

Indiegogo campaign looking to raise £400,000

Tue, Mar 30, 2021 10:48
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Drunk Nottingham e-scooter rider handed 18-month driving ban

Said he didn’t know he was travelling on a motorised vehicle with all the implications of travelling in a car

Tue, Mar 30, 2021 09:52
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Retrofit belt drive for e-bikes investment crowdfunder launches with slightly bonkers video

The Veer Split Belt said to be the first spliced belt drive that can be retrofitted onto most frames

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 09:33
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Modmo Saigon modular e-bike with 200km range now available to order

Two versions available, plus a range of easy-to-fit cargo accessories

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 09:30
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The Big Issue e-bike share scheme is coming to Aberdeen

Big Issue will recruit and retrain unemployed and vulnerable people from the local community to run the scheme

Sun, Mar 28, 2021 10:00
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The Yawboard – a dual motor electric scooter-skateboard (+ video)

"The world's first carving e-scooter" goes on sale

Sat, Mar 27, 2021 10:00
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10th anniversary edition Volt Pulse features clip-in integrated battery

First design to roll off new production line in Milton Keynes

Thu, Mar 25, 2021 10:00
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Voi offers £8 off e-scooter rides to Covid vaccinations

Micro-mobility firm says it has also provided over 70,000 free rides to NHS and Emergency Services workers

Wed, Mar 24, 2021 10:00
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Specialized launch new 2022 Turbo Levo

Here are the 7 important updates you need to know about

Tue, Mar 23, 2021 17:25
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GT adds three new eGrade e-bikes – one a flat bar commuter

GT Bicycles have launched three new bikes, the eGrade Amp, the eGrade Bolt and the eGrade Current

Tue, Mar 23, 2021 11:11
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Battery recycling: Tesla co-founder does deal to take Specialized e-bike batteries

Specialized will look to recover old batteries through retailers

Tue, Mar 23, 2021 10:00
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India’s Hero Cycles to make major e-bike push after setting up new international HQ in London

New facility in northern India will take bicycle manufacturer’s production capacity up to 10 million bikes a year

Mon, Mar 22, 2021 10:00
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Blubrake ready to launch first anti-lock braking system for e-cargo bikes

ABS prevents front wheel skids in wide range of conditions

Sat, Mar 20, 2021 10:00
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Government reduces electric car grant to make funding “go further” – but still no word on promised e-bike subsidies

New price cap means Tesla’s Model 3 is no longer eligible

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 13:14
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Welsh Government funds pilot schemes to encourage uptake of e-bikes and e-cargo bikes

E-cargo bike libraries are a way for businesses to trial a new delivery approach for free

Thu, Mar 18, 2021 10:00
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Colchester hire e-scooter listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace

Advertiser says it is in “mint condition” – and that it doesn’t work

Wed, Mar 17, 2021 10:00
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Kent Bicycles launches e-bike for children

Kent Torpedo will be sold in Walmart

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 10:00
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Gazelle launches Makki e-cargo bike “for the entire family”

Large front container features adapters for car seats

Mon, Mar 15, 2021 10:00
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Endura launch speed pedelec helmet featuring additional protection for 45km/h e-bikes

Helmet features a Koroyd core and visor

Sun, Mar 14, 2021 10:00
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Bolt announces plan to run e-scooter share schemes in Ireland

Irish government moves to legalise e-scooters

Sat, Mar 13, 2021 10:00
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Moustache releases dual battery 1125Wh Friday 27 FS Speed

Speed pedelec billed as being ‘faster than a car’ in urban conditions – but you’ll need to do a bit of paperwork

Fri, Mar 12, 2021 10:00
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