Electric bike news

Dutch e-cargo bike firm Babboe accused of cover-up over ‘serious safety risk’

Employees say they had to lie to customers

Mon, Feb 19, 2024 14:30
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Why has Chester’s e-scooter trial been suspended?

Operator Ginger began the trial in December 2020 but has now suspended it until further notice

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 07:00
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E-cargo bike share schemes replace a car for many people, finds German study

18% of respondents said they either got rid of their car or decided against buying one

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 07:00
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Bosch launches second-hand battery checker tool and its biggest battery yet

The new tool allows customers to check the life of second-hand Bosch batteries

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 09:28
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Forest launches Cycle to Work scheme for its share e-bikes

Rather than buying a bike, the employee pays for a subscription via their salary with a tax saving of up to 47%

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 07:00
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Dutch police have a roadside device for identifying illegally fast and powerful e-bikes

247 new roller test benches are in use across the Netherlands

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 09:04
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Cowboy is offering at-home, on-demand maintenance subscriptions for its e-bikes

"We want to make sure people find it as easy as possible to get up and running and continue to use their bike as much as possible”

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 10:03
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Is Cannondale’s new Moterra SL the lightest e-MTB ever?

The full-power e-MTB weighs just 19.5kg!

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 14:10
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Segway are doing some pretty unusual looking e-bikes

Xafari and Xyber both have pedals - although they don't look too significant on the latter...

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 07:00
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“It was like missiles coming down my corridor” says man whose flat was destroyed in fire caused by UPP e-bike battery

The OPSS has issued withdrawal notices requiring four online marketplaces to stop selling the battery

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 07:00
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Hampshire Police says e-scooters are becoming “really popular” with criminals – so it’s started crushing them

Force says it will seek to educate people about vehicles' confusing legal status but, "unfortunately not everyone is willing to listen to us"

Tue, Feb 06, 2024 15:23
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Tenways unveils its first electric cargo bike with a big bucket, a Bafang mid-motor and indicators

The Cargo One is the first e-cargo bike for the Dutch brand and has a 250kg carrying capacity

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 09:53
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This crowdfunded carbon fibre e-bike apparently has Michael Owen on its “ambassador team”

The Tezeus C8 comes with a proprietary mid-drive motor and a claimed weight of just 15kg

Fri, Feb 02, 2024 16:13
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‘Buying a complete e-bike is generally safer’ – new government guidance uneasy about DIY conversions

Separate guidance advises on how to buy an e-scooter… while simultaneously reminding people they can’t be ridden on UK roads

Thu, Feb 01, 2024 14:34
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Gocycle’s first electric cargo bike is an extraordinary looking folder with a unique handlebar

Gocycle’s latest innovation is a bike like no other

Wed, Jan 31, 2024 17:24
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London’s Santander Cycles expanding e-bike fleet from 600 bikes to 2,000 this summer

E-bikes attracting double the number of hires per bike per day compared to unassisted bikes

Tue, Jan 30, 2024 09:22
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Eovolt adds vintage style e-bikes and premium Pro range

French brand adds new bikes and styles to its 2024 lineup

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 07:00
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‘Souped-up’ e-bikes are being seized by City of London Police

Force says illegally fast and powerful modified electric bikes are being used to commit crimes and can also represent a fire risk

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 11:33
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“We need to prevent dangerous batteries entering homes in the first place” says charity after govt body targets UPP battery

Electrical Safety First is calling for third party approval for all e-bikes, e-scooters and their batteries

Fri, Jan 26, 2024 07:00
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Reinventing the wheel – Verge TS Ultra electric motorbike has sensors, AI and a rim motor

Firm says futuristic e-motorcycle's striking rear wheel allows the battery to be mounted lower in the frame

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 10:16
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UPP e-bike battery linked to multiple fires – four online marketplaces told to withdraw it from sale

The battery presents "a serious risk of fire as it is poorly built with poor welding to connect the components," says the OPSS

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 10:01
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Dance building urban e-bike subscription around contactless collections and mobile mechanics

Co-founder says Dance is becoming one of the biggest fleet operators in Paris, with over 10,000 members

Tue, Jan 23, 2024 07:00
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Brompton’s electric bikes now available with 12-speed combined hub and derailleur gear system

Company’s Electric P and C Line bikes both getting the upgrade

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 10:00
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Road safety charity calls for government to bring forward e-scooter legislation

New figures demonstrate ‘wild west’ nature of e-scooter misuse, says IAM RoadSmart

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 07:00
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Valeo Cyclee e-bike motor and automatic transmission now smoother and quieter with improved security

Cyclee set a benchmark for the company, but could the updates help it feature on more e-bikes?

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 07:00
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London Fire Brigade says e-bike conversion kits, batteries and chargers need to be more strictly regulated – backs Sofia Duarte petition

The change.org petition already has over 34,000 signatures

Fri, Jan 19, 2024 11:20
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Skarper hooks up with Red Bull F1 team to get disc brake e-bike conversion kit to market

Red Bull F1 engineers have made the device smaller and more powerful

Thu, Jan 18, 2024 10:50
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Dashmoto: “Personal mobility redefined” – but isn’t it just a souped-up mobility scooter?

The USA continues to surprise the rest of the world with micromobility ingenuity

Wed, Jan 17, 2024 07:00
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E-bikes of the Year 2023/24

The 10 best e-bikes that we reviewed in 2023

Tue, Jan 16, 2024 12:50
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Upgrade Bikes take on Fazua after-sales and warranties in the UK

Porsche-owned Fazua is primarily known as a manufacturer of lightweight e-bike motor systems

Tue, Jan 16, 2024 10:23
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Scootility – an e-cargo scooter that wants to replace e-cargo bikes

With a 140L capacity box and full-suspension design, could it compete with e-cargo bikes?

Sat, Jan 13, 2024 07:00
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London fibre broadband firm to use light e-cargo vehicles for rollout

There will initially be 10 Vorspin bikes on the road, each covering a 100km area

Fri, Jan 12, 2024 07:00
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Swedish start-up designs parking and charging rack for e-bikes and e-scooters

The rack eliminates the need for battery swaps for local shared use schemes

Thu, Jan 11, 2024 07:00
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Southwark Council replacing over 100 car parking spaces with e-bike and e-scooter bays

The 147 new e-bike and e-scooter will cost £200,000 to install

Wed, Jan 10, 2024 07:00
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Rider on illegally fast and powerful e-bike stopped while riding on the M25

22mph electric two-wheeler has been confiscated

Tue, Jan 09, 2024 11:19
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Family of woman killed in e-bike fire begs MPs for tighter regulations and stricter enforcement

Petition says lack of enforcement means people are unknowingly purchasing unsafe batteries and chargers

Mon, Jan 08, 2024 07:00
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Kwik Fit eyes growing e-bike servicing market after acquiring Fettle

Acquisition shows brand's faith in more e-cargo and e-bikes being used as last-mile delivery options

Fri, Jan 05, 2024 11:26
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VanMoof may be launching an electric scooter in 2024

News comes as company looks to repair relationship with consumers and eventually restart e-bike sales

Fri, Jan 05, 2024 07:00
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No home charging? Yamaha forms new company to run swappable e-bike battery stations

New ‘Enyring’ company will work on subscription basis and eliminates need to charge at home or replace the battery when it’s at the end of its life cycle

Thu, Jan 04, 2024 10:33
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The upcoming Volt Lite electric folding bike has a mid-drive motor, hub gears and a belt drive

Will cost under £3,000 and comes with a powerful Bafang mid-motor

Tue, Jan 02, 2024 07:00
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Brose says its ‘remanufactured’ e-bike motor is as good as a new product, but considerably cheaper

Their ‘Reman Drive’ puts old motors back in service at lower cost to consumers

Sat, Dec 30, 2023 07:00
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The Dolas Defender 250 e-bike has three wheels, three motors and a colossal battery

Want a new way to travel in tandem? This triple-wheeled beast could be the answer

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 07:00
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Colchester offered a free e-cargo bike delivery service throughout December

E-bikes are being used to deliver everything from parcels to food

Thu, Dec 28, 2023 13:49
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Israel to mandate number plates for all e-bikes and e-scooters – but they will be personal to the rider, not the vehicle

Each vehicle must display at least one plate, either on the front or rear, or both

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 07:00
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E-scooter firm Bird – once valued at $2.5bn by investors – files for bankruptcy

Bird Canada and Bird Europe are not part of the filing, and will continue to operate as normal

Sat, Dec 23, 2023 07:00
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Italian e-bike brand Thok enters the ‘e-SUV’ market with MIG e-S

It comes with 150mm/140mm suspension and is based off of their all-mountain eMTB, the MIG

Fri, Dec 22, 2023 07:00
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E-scooter boss says Government is “highly irresponsible” for delaying legislation as share scheme trials are extended to 2026

"They are looking out for their own interests, not the interests of the country"

Thu, Dec 21, 2023 11:39
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Now then Mardi bum – Moustache has added another e-bike to its urban range

French brand adds Mardi 27 step-through e-bike to range, with hub gears and Bosch motor

Sat, Dec 16, 2023 07:00
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Raleigh’s parent company to repurpose used e-bike batteries with Dutch firm Refurb Battery

Reuse reduces waste and saves raw materials, and reduces CO2 emissions that would arise from producing new battery cells

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 10:05
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National Fire Chiefs Council backs call for e-bike batteries to require third-party approval before going on sale

"We are urging an MP to adopt the Bill that would introduce much-needed measures to improve safety"

Mon, Dec 11, 2023 12:49
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