Electric bike news

London looking for e-scooter hire scheme operators for year-long trial

Some boroughs reluctant to take part meaning e-scooters would not be permitted in these areas

Tue, Nov 24, 2020 10:00
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Biktrix Juggernaut HD Duo on the way with top speed of 35mph and promised range of over 100 miles

Canadian firm has crowdfunded over £400,000 for new dual battery e-bike

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 10:00
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Wales’ first e-bike share scheme launched in Penarth

Nextbike scheme will eventually be linked with existing one in Cardiff

Sat, Nov 21, 2020 10:00
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More Bath businesses switching to e-cargo bike deliveries after council secures grant

The e-Cargo Bike Grant Fund scheme has provided e-cargo bikes to 18 local authorities

Fri, Nov 20, 2020 10:00
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E-scooter bay removed from outside Yeovil man’s house after he complained of disturbance

“People have been parking in front of my drive to use them”

Thu, Nov 19, 2020 10:00
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Government planning to subsidise e-bikes from next spring

Buyers could be offered 30% off

Wed, Nov 18, 2020 10:00
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Ribble launch new step-through hybrid and gravel e-bikes

Two new bikes share a frame design and the ebikemotion motor system

Wed, Nov 18, 2020 09:49
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Rob Warner gets a birthday present from Vitus – The E-sommet RW50

The Vitus E-sommet gets the Repsol Honda treatment

Tue, Nov 17, 2020 14:37
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Harley Davidson unveils first four Serial 1 e-bikes

Rush and Mosh models to be shipped from Spring 2021

Tue, Nov 17, 2020 12:36
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E-scooter startup Tier raises £190m – launches year-long trial in York

Firm will also use funding to construct thousands of charging stations across Europe

Mon, Nov 16, 2020 10:00
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Rider who competed at Gran Fondo World Championships using e-bike to recover after car crash

Richard Curtis hits out at “snobbery” about e-bikes

Fri, Nov 13, 2020 10:00
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Vitus unveils the 2021 E-Sommet, integrating the battery and using Shimano’s new EP8 motor

Brand new e-bike gets a new frame, an integrated battery and Shimano EP8 motor

Thu, Nov 12, 2020 14:14
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Voi trials technology that helps e-scooters ‘sense’ pedestrians and recognise pavements

E-scooters will gauge when they are in a heavily pedestrianised area and reduce speed

Thu, Nov 12, 2020 12:09
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Leicester chooses firm to run UK’s largest docked e-bike hire scheme

Santander Cycles Leicester due to launch in the spring

Tue, Nov 10, 2020 16:41
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HumanForest looking to raise another £1m after suspending service in September

London bike-share firm aiming to relaunch with 1,000 e-bikes in spring

Tue, Nov 10, 2020 14:54
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Big Issue to create jobs with new e-bike hire scheme

Project aims to create employment amid predictions hundreds of thousands will lose jobs in the coronavirus crisis

Tue, Nov 10, 2020 12:41
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Dutch government trialling e-bike motor-cutting technology in built-up areas

“By reducing the speed we are making it safer for everybody”

Tue, Nov 10, 2020 11:27
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New Clubhouse Fort accessories launched for the Tern GSD

Even better wet weather carrying options for kids and cargo

Tue, Nov 10, 2020 08:29
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Hounslow runs free trial of e-cargo bike delivery service

Customers can arrange for a single delivery after shopping at multiple local businesses

Thu, Nov 05, 2020 16:57
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Max Biaggi sets 11 e-motorbike speed records after hitting 254mph

Venturi Automobiles president says firm is proud to have created the fastest ever electric vehicles on two and four wheels

Thu, Nov 05, 2020 15:29
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e.Yoonit mini e-cargo bike funded via Kickstarter

Only as long as a conventional bike – but it isn’t the cheapest

Thu, Nov 05, 2020 12:44
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EAV to launch e-bike taxi – the EAVgo

Almost two thirds of taxi journeys are single occupancy and usually between one and five miles

Thu, Nov 05, 2020 11:50
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UK laundry firm to use e-cargo bikes within London ultra-low emission zone

EAV’s 2Cubed will allow the firm to pick up and drop off larger volumes of laundry

Tue, Nov 03, 2020 16:33
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Schaeffler to begin production of four-wheeled ‘Bio-Hybrid’

Firm to launch a two-person passenger version plus cargo models

Tue, Nov 03, 2020 14:22
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In Lithuania you can get €1,000 for your old car to put towards an e-bike

Government extends scheme after huge take-up

Tue, Nov 03, 2020 13:34
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A Glasgow brewery has started delivering beer by e-bike

The beer also comes in refillable two-litre bottles to minimise packaging

Tue, Nov 03, 2020 12:05
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Highways contractor trials use of Raleigh e-cargo bikes to transport materials

Ringway Jacobs becomes latest firm to investigate move away from vans

Thu, Oct 29, 2020 16:21
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Orbea Vibe commuter e-bike launched

Basque firm targets the urban market

Thu, Oct 29, 2020 15:05
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E-scooter hire scheme launches in Bristol and Bath

150 e-scooters available for hire with hopes scheme could reduce pressure on public transport

Thu, Oct 29, 2020 13:01
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Harley-Davidson is calling its e-bike brand Serial 1 Cycle Company

First models due in Spring 2021

Thu, Oct 29, 2020 11:36
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Italian long-tail e-cargo bike concept unlikely to hit crowdfunding target

Lovingly-designed and innovative bike perhaps struggling to overcome its hefty price tag

Tue, Oct 27, 2020 16:39
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Dundee man threatens legal action over council e-bike charging station installed outside his house

“From the start I said I wasn’t opposed to the scheme – just not outside my front door”

Tue, Oct 27, 2020 14:40
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Agnelli have created a Fiat 500 fronted e-cargo bike

Project follows a 2CV e-cargo bike from 2016

Tue, Oct 27, 2020 12:03
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Is this e-bike subscription model the future? Soundcloud founders raise €15 million for Dance, an all-inclusive “frictionless” e-bike service

Dance subscribers will get a fully assembled "state-of-the-art" e-bike delivered to their doorstep, with maintenance and insurance included for a rolling subscription fee

Thu, Oct 22, 2020 12:42
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Italian startup Blubrake raises €5.2m in latest round of funding

Italian firm produced the first integrated ABS for e-bikes

Wed, Oct 21, 2020 10:14
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Video: Inflatable e-bike (okay, moped) intended as affordable last mile transport option

Inventors believe “Poimo” could prove more cost effective than other micro-mobility options

Tue, Oct 20, 2020 14:07
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E-bike operator blames ‘regulatory hoops’ for delay to Peterborough hire scheme

Voi Technology has also launched e-scooter trials in a number of UK cities

Tue, Oct 20, 2020 13:23
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Gocycle launches limited-edition G3+ e-bike

Just 300 to be produced worldwide

Tue, Oct 20, 2020 11:19
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Delfast launch e-cargo trike for businesses, with a huge motor and 300kg weight limit

The makers of the world record-breaking Delfast Top e-bike have revealed their Trike after six months of development, claiming it can run for up to 110km and kick out 2Kw of constant power

Fri, Oct 16, 2020 08:00
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17 police officers at the Giro-E test positive for COVID-19

Organisers say the Giro d'Italia professional stage race that runs alongside the Giro E is unaffected, because the 'race bubbles' are completely separate

Thu, Oct 15, 2020 12:10
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Infrastructure firm are trialling e-cargo bikes to deliver equipment

In an effort to cut their carbon footprint, some FM Conway workers will be delivering materials around the streets of London by electric cargo bike in this trailblazing trial

Thu, Oct 01, 2020 16:54
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Bikeshare start-up HumanForest suspend service and make job cuts to “improve e-bike”

The "fresh and exciting new mobility company" now plan to return in the spring of 2021, after a customer "accident" prompted them to remove all their hire bikes off the streets of London

Tue, Sep 29, 2020 16:41
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Are these the best-looking city bikes yet? Lemond Bikes return with sleek Daily and Dutch carbon fibre e-bike models

Featuring the Mahle ebikemotion X35 motor system and colourful carbon frames, Lemond has launched two striking, lightweight carbon city bikes that are sure to turn heads

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 17:38
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Orbea launch revamped Gain e-road bike for 2021, with fully internal cables and integrated lighting

The Spanish bike brand have completely revamped their e-road racer, featuring the new Mahle ebikemotion X35 motor system and plenty of impressive components

Thu, Sep 24, 2020 14:19
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Is this hubless e-bike the future? Reevo has storage inside its wheels and ‘impenetrable’ theft protection

The Reevo's radical design has autonomous lighting, a one-sided fork, retractable kickstand and touchscreen activation, with full production just around the corner...

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 16:53
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Ridgeback unveils 2021 e-bike range, including three new electric cargo bikes

There are now 18 e-bikes in Ridgeback's extensive range, with highlights coming in the shape of three versatile e-cargo bikes and the all new Advance city bike

Thu, Sep 17, 2020 09:34
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Coventry suspends e-scooter trial after five days because of concerns about pavement riding

Coventry's e-scooter pilot scheme will be paused "until systems are improved", according to the council

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 13:02
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Bikeshare start-up offering free 20 minute rides secure £1.8 million funding to grow fleet to 2,000 e-bikes

HumanForest offer the first 20 minutes riding for free on their fleet of e-bikes, that use renewable energy and are currently located in the London Borough of Islington

Thu, Sep 10, 2020 12:56
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New study finds that e-bike riders quadrupled their cycling distance over a six month period

The Norwegian study found e-bike customers more than doubled their use of the bicycle for transport, and cycled an average of 9.2km a day compared to 2.1km before buying an e-bike

Sun, Sep 06, 2020 18:14
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Privateer tease the E-161, giving their popular 161 gets the e-bike treatment

New e-bike gets radical geometry and new Shimano EP8 drive unit

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 15:08
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