Electric bike news

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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How are e-scooter operators preventing drunk riding after the reopening of pubs?

Drunk e-scooter riders face driving bans – but those running trials don’t want it to come to that

Fri, Apr 23, 2021 08:00
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So apparently electric balance bikes are a thing now

IndyBikes launch 9mph electric balance bike for 3-6-year-olds

Thu, Apr 22, 2021 15:39
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Biktrix launches ‘moped-style’ Moto with 100-mile range

Pedal assist bike also features a thumb throttle

Thu, Apr 22, 2021 08:00
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Dutch firm launches the SunRider – the world’s first self-charging solar-powered e-cargo bike

By charging on the move, the bike is said to be capable of an extra 100km a day

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 08:00
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The Biomega Ein – a “weightless” electric single-wheel trailer

E-trailer compensates for the weight of itself and its cargo and can easily be switched between bikes

Tue, Apr 20, 2021 08:00
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Teenage e-scooter rider handed two-year driving ban after hitting child while riding on pavement

Rider was convicted of causing a serious injury by dangerous driving plus five other offences

Mon, Apr 19, 2021 08:00
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France to offer €2,500 e-bike subsidy to people who trade-in an old car

Similar scheme has proven hugely popular in Lithuania

Sun, Apr 18, 2021 09:00
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Domino’s has been trialling e-bike pizza deliveries – now it’s testing electric self-driving ‘delivery bots’

Driverless Nuro R2 can travel at up to 25mph and is fitted with a 31 kWh battery

Sat, Apr 17, 2021 08:00
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Harley-Davidson shifts focus to electric motorbikes after launching e-bike brand

Firm recently hired a chief electric vehicle officer to push the LiveWire, its first electric motorcycle

Fri, Apr 16, 2021 08:00
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Bournemouth and Poole ban e-scooters from the prom in summer

Move brings rules for hire scooters in line with those for bikes

Thu, Apr 15, 2021 08:00
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Carqon Flatbed e-cargo bike can hold “anything”

Award-winning Long John style bike features Bosch Performance CX Cargo Line motor

Wed, Apr 14, 2021 08:00
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Newcastle e-scooters limited to 9mph in the evenings amid concerns about “overly-exuberant revellers” as pubs reopen

A reaction test to ‘promote self-reflection and help riders assess whether they should be riding an e-scooter’ will also be added to the Neuron app

Tue, Apr 13, 2021 15:16
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VanMoof S3 and X3 e-bikes among the first items to work with Apple’s Find My app

Dutch e-bike manufacturer one of three brands listed as Apple opens up network to third parties

Tue, Apr 13, 2021 08:00
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Voi e-scooter users to get free Closca folding helmet

While it is not mandatory for e-scooter riders to wear a helmet in the UK, Voi wants to encourage people to do so

Mon, Apr 12, 2021 09:00
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Warwickshire e-scooter crackdown: Police speak to 14 riders in bid to raise awareness of illegality

Action comes in response to rise in public complaints

Sun, Apr 11, 2021 09:00
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FT picks “Tesla-disruptors” after predicting reduced timeframe for mass production of solid state batteries

Recent growth in electric car market means more will be invested in bringing solid-state batteries to market

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 09:00
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Couple to embark on round-the-world trip in electric tuk tuk

World record attempt will see them travelling 50,000km in a solar-powered auto-rickshaw

Fri, Apr 09, 2021 09:00
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