Electric bike news

Mayor of Bristol expects e-scooters to become a “permanent fixture”

Marvin Rees believes Voi will be able to address parking concerns

Sun, May 30, 2021 08:00
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Nicola Sturgeon wants UPS e-cargo bikes running in Glasgow in time for the Cop26 climate change conference

US firm wants to use electric three-wheelers for last mile delivery

Sat, May 29, 2021 08:00
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E-bikes finally coming to London’s Santander Cycles hire fleet from next year

Idea was first mooted in 2013; could expansion of hiring zone see it expand to hillier parts of capital?

Fri, May 28, 2021 16:06
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E-scooters to be restricted to just 3mph in Bournemouth prom ‘Go Slow Zone’

Beryl scooters will no longer be banned with tech solution massively limiting their speed

Fri, May 28, 2021 08:00
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Raleigh Array e-bikes updated for 2021

Hybrid style bikes get all-new colour scheme along with a rear hub motor and a 400Wh battery

Thu, May 27, 2021 09:49
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£300m investment in Britain’s charging network as range anxiety continues to hold consumers back

One in four UK consumers looking to buy an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid in the next five years

Thu, May 27, 2021 08:00
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RNIB backs Voi’s new e-scooter racks as operator moves to address parking concerns

Firm has also introduced an ‘end of ride photo’ feature to encourage users to park responsibly

Wed, May 26, 2021 08:00
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“I had an epiphany: electric bikes were fun” – Ed Miliband has finally mastered riding a bike

Former Labour leader’s new book features a chapter advocating cycling

Tue, May 25, 2021 08:00
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Swytch e-bike system: long-term update

The bigger batteried 250Wh model gets some heavy trail use

Mon, May 24, 2021 13:19
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Police seize dozens of e-scooters in crackdown ahead of London trials

Three trials start in June – but the use of privately owned e-scooters on public roads remains illegal

Mon, May 24, 2021 08:00
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Video: Man uses Swytch to transform rusty old Royal Mail bike found in canal into e-bike

YouTuber Carl Rogers dredges himself a restoration project

Sun, May 23, 2021 08:00
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Kinesis launches Lyfe – its first commuter e-bike

17kg hybrid is built around the Mahle ebikemotion X35 system

Sat, May 22, 2021 08:00
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Police and Crime Commissioner says e-scooter trials should be stopped because ‘riders are becoming a menace’ – but local operator says there have been no serious incidents

Canterbury operator Bird highlights differences between hire schemes and privately owned e-scooters

Fri, May 21, 2021 11:06
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Daymak aiming to reach $1bn in Avvenire electric vehicle pre-orders by July

Firm’s electric bikes, scooters, cars and flying vehicles will all feature wireless charging technology

Fri, May 21, 2021 08:00
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DryCycle – another covered four-wheeled “e-bike” (+ video)

All-weather commuter vehicle can be used in bike lanes without a driving licence

Thu, May 20, 2021 15:20
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First look: Cube’s enduro e-mountain bike – the Stereo Hybrid HPC 160 Actionteam 625 275 Nyon

Enduro e-bike sorted with a heavy hitting Fox 38 and Bosch drive system

Thu, May 20, 2021 08:26
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RAF buys 90 e-scooters to get pilots to work

Personnel had previously made use of a shuttle bus to move around RAF Marham

Thu, May 20, 2021 08:00
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British brand launches pay-as-you-go e-bike subscriptions

Hurrecane has eight different bikes with monthly fees from £50

Wed, May 19, 2021 08:00
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Three London e-scooter trials to begin in June – with additional safety measures imposed

Decision on legality of e-scooters pushed back as Government waits to see how London trials go

Tue, May 18, 2021 12:25
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First Ride: 50 Electric Bikes Citywave 4G

The belt drive option in a new range of Brose-powered commuting e-bikes

Tue, May 18, 2021 10:28
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Ola launches electric vehicle ride-hailing service in London

Electric vehicle drivers will keep full fares for their first three months to encourage more to switch

Tue, May 18, 2021 08:00
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Ford and BMW increase investment in solid state battery firm with hopes production can start next year

Energy density of solid-state batteries allows for lighter vehicles or greater range

Mon, May 17, 2021 08:00
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Paperboy e-bike Indiegogo campaign goes live

Elite Systems aimed to develop a light, affordable, hybrid e-bike

Sun, May 16, 2021 08:00
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The Cowboy 4 is on the way – and this time there’s a step-through model

Red Dot Best of the Best 2021 product design award winner

Sat, May 15, 2021 08:00
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Voi told man injured in 1mph incident it would support action against the e-scooter rider who hit him

Incident occurred on narrow pavement where scooters are not permitted

Fri, May 14, 2021 08:00
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Simon Cowell has reverted to S-pedelecs after he broke his back riding an electric motorbike

Reality TV mogul still keen to ride electric bikes – just maybe not 15kW ‘death traps’

Thu, May 13, 2021 08:00
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Remember that “Tesla” e-bike? There’s an auction – but details are… scant

Roll up, roll up, get your non-fungible tokens and then possibly something solid in 12 months or so

Wed, May 12, 2021 09:00
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The-Urban xC1 e-scooter recalled due to ‘inadvertent’ front braking

Owners advised to stop riding and return to point of purchase

Tue, May 11, 2021 10:16
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The Forestal Aryon is a full suspension folding e-bike

Sleek looks and a belt drive – but it ain’t cheap

Tue, May 11, 2021 08:00
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Decision on legality of e-scooters pushed back as Government waits to see how London trial goes

Public confusion unlikely to be dissipated as rental trials are extended while privately-owned scooters remain illegal on public roads

Mon, May 10, 2021 08:00
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British Cycling backs research into potential impact of off-road e-bikes

Academic says some estimates predict eight-fold increase in numbers of e-bikes by 2030

Sun, May 09, 2021 08:00
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Zoomo’s e-bike subscriptions were initially aimed at couriers – but now they’re looking to provide whole fleets

Weekly e-bike hire model is primarily aimed at food delivery riders

Sat, May 08, 2021 08:00
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Suggestions London e-bike dealer rebadged cheap Alibaba bike for crowdfunder

Electrip Bikes said in its Indiegogo campaign it was responsible for bike design

Fri, May 07, 2021 13:58
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Fancy skimming along the surface of the water with nary a ripple? You’ll want to give the HydroFlyer a go then

50km/h ‘e-foil’ with handlebars is easy to learn and looks tremendous fun

Fri, May 07, 2021 08:00
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52-year-old Devon man wins e-bike after learning to cycle during lockdown

Eco-conscious prize draw winner says he thought cycling was “too much effort” when he was a child

Thu, May 06, 2021 12:40
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Nicola Sturgeon pictured on e-scooter – police remind public they’re “still illegal”

First Minister was photographed on one while campaigning in Troon

Thu, May 06, 2021 11:05
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New York e-bike shop got a $25k fine for selling e-bikes

Propel Bikes owner Chris Nolte felt he knew the law better than inspectors

Thu, May 06, 2021 08:00
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“Give over parking spaces for them” says man who found over 100 e-scooters on one Bristol pavement

Voi e-scooters have designated parking zones – but some are more popular than others

Wed, May 05, 2021 08:00
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Specialized are setting up a UK e-bike battery recycling scheme

What happens to old e-bike batteries?

Mon, May 03, 2021 08:00
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Faster, cheaper, cleaner – so that’s why Lambeth chose Pedal Me e-cargo bikes to distribute care packages

Earlier this week, London e-bike logistics firm hit its crowdfunding target inside 24 hours

Sun, May 02, 2021 08:00
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This e-bike is called Thor

“The only affordable high tech e-bike” according to E Movement

Sat, May 01, 2021 08:00
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Cargoroo – an e-cargo bike share scheme

E-cargo bikes are expensive if you only need one occasionally – here’s a solution

Fri, Apr 30, 2021 08:00
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First Look: 2021 Kona Libre EL

Kona's much loved Libre gets the e-bike treatment and we've got one on test

Thu, Apr 29, 2021 13:36
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What do you need if you’re looking to produce 10 million electric mopeds a year? Indian firm plans world’s largest electric two-wheeler charging network

Ola Electric looking to install 100,000 charging points to support its new electric moped

Thu, Apr 29, 2021 08:00
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The Giro-E – less a race and more a scenic tour to promote the use of e-bikes

21-stage event for e-bikes follows the route of the Giro d’Italia

Wed, Apr 28, 2021 08:00
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Shimano launches two new drive units for e-cargo bikes

Updated firmware is optimised for moving heavy loads

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 17:00
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Brand visit and first ride: Gocycle G4i

The new Gocycle G4 series claims less weight and more torque - but how does it ride? We got our hands on a pre-production model to find out...

Tue, Apr 27, 2021 07:00
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Dott raises £61m ahead of London e-bike and e-scooter hire scheme

Micro-mobility firm is currently operating in 15 European cities

Mon, Apr 26, 2021 08:00
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3D printed e-bike wins Green Product Award

Urwahn Bikes 3D prints parts on site to reduce emissions resulting from logistics

Sun, Apr 25, 2021 08:00
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VanMoof introduce PowerBank to extend range of S3 and X3 and to make charging easier

A battery for your battery

Sat, Apr 24, 2021 08:00
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