Electric bike news

Equestrian groups argue it would be a small step from electric bikes to allowing other motorised vehicles

"If young people don't have a driving licence, then of course they will not buy a car"

Fire service investigating cause of Bristol blaze

Raleigh has predicted that UK sales will double

Swiss study finds shared e-scooters and e-bikes emit more CO2 than the transport modes they replace

Firm raises folding e-bike prices by up to 25%

Halfords e-bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis

Elsewhere thieves have used fake ID to secure test rides

Goal is to create a quality seal that will allow for easy and intuitive comparison of different batteries

Mancunians will be able to use an Urban Arrow e-cargo bike for just £3.50 an hour

Motorcycle Industry Association laments “spreadsheet politics” that will see e-moped grants slashed from £1,500 to £150

Minor changes to a minor classic

LiveWire to go public ahead of new model’s European launch next year

Minimum age to rent e-scooters raised to 18

Delivery firm says they’re an effective alternative to vans thanks to their ability to take shorter, faster routes

Force highlights the fact that it is currently illegal to use scooters in any public place

Bans cover not just privately-owned e-scooters but also those available in local share schemes

28mph Zoomo One primarily aimed at delivery moped riders

Vinka’s system intended to offer a more natural ride feel

28mph e-mopeds will be available in London from January

Townie Go! 7D EQ and Cruiser Go! built around new hub motor system

Christmas campaign will raise funds for cycling charity

Haptic feedback “will allow the cyclist to avoid making any drastic turns that can cause a collision”

“We will be able to extend our reach, increase our visibility and make a small but important step to reducing the environmental impact of our fleet”

Fire believed to have been caused by a conversion kit fitted to a normal road bike which was then leant against a radiator

“If you get a little out of control, there’s no need to panic as it’s fitted with hydraulic brakes” says retailer on its website

French firm raises €5m as investors anticipate sharp growth in second-hand market

Is Yeti's first ever e-MTB worth the cash?

Only rental e-scooters that are part of government approved share schemes are currently road legal

Trio of bikes built around FSA hub motor system

X and City models will be available for long-term hire

Austrian firm looking to increase US presence

“Just enjoy the ride” instructs e-bike guru as hapless rider ticks off road cycling clichés

Firm says it will use knowledge gained from developing battery-electric drives for its cars in the e-bike market

Retailer is calling for e-bike subsidies and for e-scooters to be made road legal

Swedish firm offers a range of strikingly minimalist electric motorbikes

Force has seized so many e-scooters it has had to purchase marquees for storage

£20 a month Cowboy Care covers everything from replacing parts to frame cleaning

Australian e-bike subscription firm recently raised £45m and is planning significant UK expansion

Narrow build is to meet Japanese road traffic laws

Acquisition results in a platform operating 250,000 vehicles in over 400 cities

Japanese designer argues internal carry basket makes for a more stable ride for you and your canine passenger

The Honda Gyro Canopy:e is aimed at delivery riders

Boutique manufacturer opts for rarely seen high torque Sachs mid-motor in its off-road offering

Mid-motor bikes available from new Temple Electric website

Adaptable e-cargo bike appears to tick a lot of boxes – but will it be a match for the Tern GSD?

“The operational efficiency of an e-cargo bike in comparison to a van has become really easy to see”

SEAT MO eScooter 125 is capable of 59mph with a range of 85 miles

Report recommends grants, tax incentives and car scrappage schemes to encourage e-bike uptake