Electric bike news

An e-bike riding test? Not exactly, but you can take your moped test on a speed pedelec if you live in Flanders

Region loves speed pedelecs so much you can take your test on one

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 07:00
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Forest to use AI to review and score users’ parked e-bike photos

Photo will be scored a percentage which ranks it as parked ‘well’, ‘satisfactorily’ or ‘poorly’

Mon, Oct 09, 2023 07:00
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Honda’s revived Motocompacto e-scooter/moped is a suitcase on wheels

The little rectangular two-wheeler pays homage to its 80s predecessor

Sat, Oct 07, 2023 07:00
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House of Fraser is selling mid-motor Whyte e-bikes for barely a grand

An additional discount code means the brand's Coniston hybrid e-bike is available for just £1,059 including delivery

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 12:13
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SRAM’s e-bike motor is out – it’s called the Eagle Powertrain

New drive system was created in partnership with Brose

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 13:13
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Tesla-styled e-scooter Bo M, heads to production a year after announcement

Moving to production is "a momentous moment" apparently...

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 07:00
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All e-bikes should be certified by a third-party before going on sale says consumer safety charity

"There is no silver bullet to tackle e-bike fires, however it is clear that more lives will be lost if nothing is done"

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 07:00
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Cannondale releases Mavaro Neo SL urban e-bike

The rear-hub-driven alloy bikes offer a claimed range of up to 108km and come with a more affordable price tag

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 13:00
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Porsche e-bikes: Motor factory on the way but Greyp brand no longer part of plans

Porsche acquired motor manufacturer Fazua last year

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 07:00
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Cube launch new folding hybrid e-bike for modern adventurers and commuters

The Bosch powered Cube Fold Hybrid is a competitive price for a mid-drive urban folder but relatively heavy

Mon, Oct 02, 2023 07:00
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Power Switch: Fulham handyman service says e-cargo bikes are “10 times quicker than a van”

“Most of my time was spent in the van. I thought, ‘there's got to be a better way to get around’"

Sat, Sep 30, 2023 07:00
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Dott says London rental e-bike situation “makes no sense” and will move its bikes to Paris and Rome

“Almost every ride in central London would lead to a complaint" says chief exec about having operators confined to specific boroughs

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 12:50
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E-bike brand Cowboy records first profitable month

The brand says it's in a "strong position" to achieve profitability on a full year basis in 2024

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 07:00
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New York launches another trade-in scheme for unsafe e-bikes after the first one fell flat

The programme aims to reduce fires caused by lithium-ion batteries that don’t meet safety standards

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 07:00
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Specialized unveils new Creo 2 – with a dropper post and more tyre clearance

The second generation Creo comes with SRAM only, has a dropper post and 55mm tyre clearance

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 17:00
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 13:06
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Ark Zero microcar – the missing link between e-bike and electric car?

London-based Ark now delivering a £5,995 e-microcar

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 07:00
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Car Free Day: E-bikes “a game changer” say Cycling UK – “they literally make cycling easier”

Cycling levels have dropped to the lowest level since pre-pandemic, organisation says

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 13:44
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Bosch accused of abusing e-bike market dominance by ABS rival Blubrake – competition authorities open investigation

Competition and Market Authority in Italy opens investigation into e-bike tech giant

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 09:38
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Swytch Go – a new, even more affordable e-bike conversion kit

Battery pack redesigned to quick mount on the bike frame

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 13:00
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Meet Travis the human and Sigrid the cat, the viral sensations who have just switched to an e-bike

The pair live in London but travel all over on their bikes - most recently, a Volt Alpine electric mountain bike

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 07:00
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‘Never tackle an e-bike battery fire yourself’ warns fire brigade after another blaze involving a replacement charger

Man suffers injuries after trying to put out e-bike battery fire in flat

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 10:20
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Man asked to leave Avanti West Coast train because of converted e-bike

Richard Lander left his train from London to Glasgow at Milton Keynes but was cleared to join the next one

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 07:00
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Lime contractor tracked seized e-bikes to council lock-up and took them back

Lime says retrieval broke its terms and that it works "in partnership with the council" to retrieve impounded bikes

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 07:00
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Intra Drive seeks crowdfunding for new e-bike mid-drive with 8-speed gearbox

The new drive unit claims 470% gear range and 600W peak power

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 15:01
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Want to ride as fast as Fausto? Golden Ride launches new Coppi e-bike range in the UK

Italian brand launch three bikes in new Coppi range: a folder, a hybrid and a city bike

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 07:00
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UK legal CYC Photon mid-drive e-bike conversion kit now available

Light, powerful mid-drive kit now on sale in the UK

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 07:00
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Cube’s Longtail Hybrid – a capable looking addition to their utility e-bike range

A welcome addition for those looking for a Bosch-powered carrying machine

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 07:00
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Fatal e-bike fire was caused by incompatible charger – coroner joins campaigners in calling for UK safety standards

Coroner findings adds to voices calling for battery and charger safety standards

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 15:34
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Pashley’s Multi-trike looks to pioneer chainless tech

Chain-free drives are ideal for e-trikes and Pashley will have one on sale next year

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 07:00
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Trek launches electric version of popular Marlin hardtail mountain bike

It’s marketed as a ‘do-anything’ e-bike, with Bosch Active Line mid-drive motor and 400Wh battery

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 07:00
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Already more London e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2023 than in the whole of last year

Of the 73 e-bike fires in the first six months of 2023, 40% are believed to have involved a converted e-bike

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 07:00
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Lavoie Series 1 e-scooter – funky, quick-folding and stable

New VanMoof owners launch electric scooter that folds at the push of a button

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 09:28
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Auto Trader expands to include e-bike listings

Automotive marketplace site welcomes e-mobility with option to buy e-bikes

Wed, Sep 06, 2023 07:00
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This guy’s built a wooden caravan to tow with his e-bike

The Bike Cabin is just 28 square feet and is towed by the Engwe X24 e-bike

Tue, Sep 05, 2023 07:00
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More than motors – Yamaha launch their e-bikes in the UK

They will be sold through both their motor dealerships and online

Mon, Sep 04, 2023 07:00
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Bored of two wheels? Try three with the VOOK ultra long-range electric trike

Perfect for those casual trips across the desert or for a quick drift around your private circuit

Sat, Sep 02, 2023 07:00
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Van Moof: Bankrupt e-bike brand acquired by Lavoie

Sale to e-mobility company should end uncertainty for existing owners of VanMoof e-bikes

Fri, Sep 01, 2023 11:30
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Herefordshire couple kicked off GWR train because of their converted e-bike

Colin and Margaret Palmer were ejected from their London-bound train but were able to catch a later one

Fri, Sep 01, 2023 09:00
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Cannondale launch two car-replacing electric cargo bikes

American brand now offers front-loading and rear-loading e-cargo bikes in the form of the Wonderwagen Neo and Cargowagen Neo

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 13:32
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Northern Light – a fully-electric, weatherproof e-bike rolls off the production line

Retro looks blended with modern tech

Wed, Aug 30, 2023 07:00
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Video demonstrates dangers of incompatible e-bike chargers

Electrical Safety First footage shows how an overcharged e-bike battery can go up in flames

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 07:00
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British e-bike brand EBCO relaunches after pandemic forced hiatus

New bikes across Urban, Street and Adventure collections

Mon, Aug 28, 2023 07:00
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Use your Kiox e-bike display as a key with new Bosch Smart System update

The new updates make it possible for multiple users to lock and unlock the same e-bike

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 07:00
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Italian brand Golden Ride comes to the UK offering e-bikes, e-mopeds and (eventually) e-scooters

Flagship store opens in Stratford

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 07:00
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Estarli e-bikes added to Blike subscription range

Blike’s cancel-anytime scheme provides riders with e-bikes for a monthly fee with insurance and servicing included

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 07:00
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Driven seeks crowdfunding for fully-enclosed Orbit Drive e-bike system

Innovative design that’s completely hidden away from the elements grew out of CeramicSpeed’s chainless drivetrain concept

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 11:26
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TAUR II e-scooter launched with firm promising to pay UK customers’ fines

They will also “replace any TAUR scooter that is vandalised by the police”

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 07:00
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Upway launches VanMoof e-bike repair service

VanMoof is not currently carrying out repairs after it was declared bankrupt last month

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 11:08
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Kawasaki’s first electric motorbikes – the Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 BEV – are on the way

Light motorcycles have been slated for release this year

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 07:00
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