Electric bike news

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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Firm started by Tesla, Google engineers looking to create network of electric battery-swap stations to sidestep slow charge times

Startup looking to pioneer automated swapping of “Lego-like” batteries

Thu, Mar 11, 2021 10:00
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Edinburgh gets another e-cargo bike delivery service

Zedify combines ‘last mile’ service with same-day local service

Wed, Mar 10, 2021 10:00
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Two new Porsche e-bikes – the Sport and the Cross

Carbon fibre, full suspension, mid-motors and hefty price tags

Tue, Mar 09, 2021 10:00
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Delfast – holders of the world record for longest e-bike range – raise €2.8m to fund expansion

Not bad for a firm that only seems to have got into the e-bike business by accident

Mon, Mar 08, 2021 10:00
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Mastretta launches tilting e-cargo trikes – one capable of towing 200kg

Mexican firm says the MX3 rides like a two-wheeler

Sun, Mar 07, 2021 10:00
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Old Lime e-bike batteries to be used in Bluetooth speakers made out of old plastic bags

Lime announces $50m expansion plans with new bike that will use same battery as its e-scooter

Sat, Mar 06, 2021 10:00
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Japanese firm develops ‘world’s highest-capacity’ solid state battery

Hitachi Zosen battery will be tested at International Space Station

Fri, Mar 05, 2021 11:45
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Recall issued on Brompton e-bikes

Firmware issue can result in motor continuing to provide assistance when rider stops pedalling

Thu, Mar 04, 2021 14:44
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E-cargo bikes halve delivery times of chemotherapy medicines to Oxford NHS sites

Delivery times no longer suffer as a result of traffic or roadworks, says Trust

Thu, Mar 04, 2021 10:00
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First Look: 2021 Canyon Grail:ON CF 8 – A full carbon gravel e-bike with Bosch motor

We have Canyon's gravel e-bike fresh in for testing - Here's a quick look

Thu, Mar 04, 2021 09:40
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Power Switch: Farr Out Deliveries in Edinburgh

Our occasional series taking a closer look at people and companies who are using electric vehicles

Wed, Mar 03, 2021 10:00
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Newcastle e-scooters switched off overnight after five men are charged with drink driving

As part of trial, users must be over 18 with a valid driving licence

Tue, Mar 02, 2021 10:00
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Essex councillor hires local e-cargo bike delivery service to distribute foodbank parcels

Similar scheme in Milton Keynes is using e-cargo bikes to collect surplus food from retailers and distribute it from ‘community fridges’

Mon, Mar 01, 2021 10:00
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French startup develops huge torque twin transmission e-bike where motor provides rapid acceleration

WhaTT For Now promises 0 to 25 km/h in four seconds

Sat, Feb 27, 2021 10:00
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Highlands trial will see a dozen e-cargo bikes put to use delivering food, mail and prescriptions

Similar trial in Aberdeen has changed business owners’ minds about the viability of e-cargo bikes

Fri, Feb 26, 2021 10:00
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Neuron e-scooters used 1,000 times a day in first week in Newcastle – next trial to begin in Sunderland

Reports of people following the vans that are distributing e-scooters around the city

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 10:00
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Yuba launches Kombi compact e-cargo bike “at a very competitive price point”

New e-bike is based on firm’s best-selling cargo bike

Wed, Feb 24, 2021 10:00
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This New Zealand e-bike designer has a simple idea to combat theft

Frank Witowski urges retailers to remove chargers from their online shops

Tue, Feb 23, 2021 10:00
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London dealer Electrip Bikes to release its own electric city bike

Three Phase One billed as “the e-bike for everyone”

Sun, Feb 21, 2021 10:00
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Celeb-favourite e-bike brand Super73 raises $20m – plans new models, eyes European market

Stars such as Justin Bieber, Will Smith and Madonna have been seen riding Super73 bikes

Sat, Feb 20, 2021 10:00
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Scottish Government stumps up £223,000 for e-bikes for key workers

E-bikes will be loaned to key and essential workers during Covid-19 crisis to provide an alternative mode of travel

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 10:00
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Gocycle sets up Dutch subsidiary after Brexit deal “certainty”

“Being local is a no brainer,” says boss of UK e-bike brand which has seen big growth in sales to EU

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 09:29
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Revel launches $99 a month e-bike subscription service – but you’ll need to be in New York

“All the perks of ownership, with none of the commitments”

Thu, Feb 18, 2021 11:53
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Swedish firm launches near-silent ‘anti-poaching’ electric motorbike

The Kalk AP comes with its own solar charging station

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 10:00
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Ever-increasing demand for e-bikes is helping the bike industry recover from the impact of Covid-19

A “considerable part” of lockdown-induced losses had been recovered by the end of 2020 with e-bike sales booming

Tue, Feb 16, 2021 10:00
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80-year-old paperboy who considered giving up his round to continue with new e-bike

‘I was seriously considering whether it was time to hang up my boots’

Mon, Feb 15, 2021 11:13
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Cowboy e-bikes can now help you steer clear of more polluted routes

New app feature uses BreezoMeter data that factors in current levels of motor traffic among other things

Sun, Feb 14, 2021 10:00
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Remotely controlled three-wheeled e-scooters launched by Ford-owned Spin in bid to combat parking issues

Firm also hopes the software will ultimately allow for ride hailing with the scooter travelling to meet the user

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 10:00
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Halfords launches Carrera e-scooter – and calls for privately-owned e-scooters to be made road legal

Carrera Impel IS-1 offers range of 18 miles and features a combination lock in the stem

Fri, Feb 12, 2021 10:00
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Rad Power raises $150m – aims to ‘blur the lines’ between e-bikes and other forms of transport

US firm produces a range of bargain e-bikes, such as the Radrunner and Radwagon

Thu, Feb 11, 2021 10:00
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Free e-bike rides to and from Covid-19 vaccinations (including as a passenger)

A safe, socially distanced way of travelling to and from vaccine appointments for anyone who needs it

Tue, Feb 09, 2021 10:00
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“This time your e-bike doesn’t explode in flames” – Trek’s new e-bike advert is quite the thing

‘What is this wizardry? Is that a motor? It’s like you’re magically stronger’

Mon, Feb 08, 2021 12:07
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FSA e-bike motor system for road and gravel bikes now available

System was revealed at Eurobike last year and is now available for bike frame producers

Mon, Feb 08, 2021 09:57
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E-bike rider stopped for cycling on the M4 in the dark

Rider was in the middle of lane one

Sat, Feb 06, 2021 14:52
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UK ‘behind the curve’ when it comes to e-scooters says Halfords

Retailer says government should be doing more to encourage another green form of transport

Sat, Feb 06, 2021 10:00
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Fleet of e-cargo bikes to operate from new zero emissions delivery hub in Bristol

Zedify to offer same-day local service and also national deliveries

Fri, Feb 05, 2021 10:00
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No chain and infinite gears – Oyo e-bike with hydraulic drivetrain hits crowdfunding target

A smoother ride and reduced maintenance – but how well does it work?

Thu, Feb 04, 2021 12:20
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First look: Cannondale Adventure Neo

New city-friendly bike available in a range of builds

Tue, Feb 02, 2021 10:52
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