Electric bike news

‘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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National regulator issues e-bike and e-scooter safety warning

The Office for Product Safety and Standards releases steps to consider when buying an e-bike or e-scooter

Sat, Dec 09, 2023 07:00
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Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan launches e-bike brand

The urban bikes are as bold and brash as he is and the culmination of a partnership with D&D Electric

Fri, Dec 08, 2023 07:00
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Pelican Train – an e-cargo bike land train that can carry 500kg

France's Pelican reveals its latest 500kg capable e-bike load hauling solution

Thu, Dec 07, 2023 07:00
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New York landlords are banning e-bikes even when the batteries meet safety standards

Concerns include legal liabilities, property damage, and noise and nuisance

Wed, Dec 06, 2023 07:00
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Cervélo have done an e-bike and you can switch it between different road and gravel setups

Cervélo Rouvida has 'flip chips' to change its geometry but requires a firmware update to switch between modes

Tue, Dec 05, 2023 11:52
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France’s Eclair e-bike promises AI and more sustainable batteries

Eclair e-bike to use same repairable battery system as Paris e-bike share scheme

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 07:00
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Tier adding e-bikes to Bristol fleet but faces fine for slow e-scooter roll-out

The operator is repairing some scooters due to faulty kickstands

Sat, Dec 02, 2023 07:00
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Harley Davidson e-bike offshoot Serial 1 acquired by LEV Manufacturing

Firm says consumers should see lower bike prices as a result of the deal

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 07:00
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Toyota has started offering e-bike and car sharing in the same app

600 bikes have been added to Copenhagen's streets as Toyota trial e-bike and car sharing scheme in Danish capital via their Kinto brand

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 09:52
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E-scooters for Christmas? Parents could be fined and given points on their licence for allowing children to ride them

Police warn of penalties for riding privately-owned e-scooters in public places, which is currently illegal

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 16:47
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Bosch and Wisper to add e-bike theft reporting and tracking to their products

New updates mean you can send a theft report directly to the police via the eBike Flow app on Bosch e-bikes

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 07:00
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This Domino’s delivery e-bike has a built-in oven…

"May the perfectly delivered pizza be with you," says firm, not-at-all clunkily

Sat, Nov 25, 2023 07:00
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An electric motorbike with no handlebars? Meet the Yamaha Motoroid 2 (+ video)

Would you ever ride a motorbike with no handlebars? Yamaha think you might

Fri, Nov 24, 2023 07:00
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You can now ride a Brompton electric bike for £125 a month, courtesy of Blike

Two new additions to the subscription service, which allows users to lease e-bikes rather than owning them outright

Thu, Nov 23, 2023 12:10
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Looking for a flat pack e-cargo bike made from bamboo? Well great news…

Aimed at making e-cargo options more accessible to businesses, could flat pack be the next big e-bike trend?

Wed, Nov 22, 2023 07:00
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Swytch secures more funding in bid to offer “near-instant delivery”

The e-bike conversion kit startup says the £3.4m funding will help cut delivery times and aid the company's expansion

Tue, Nov 21, 2023 14:30
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New VanMoof owners working to make servicing easier and say e-bike sales will recommence ‘soon’

McLaren Applied-backed Lavoie acquired the e-bike brand earlier this year

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 12:36
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