Electric bike news

No home charging? Yamaha forms new company to run swappable e-bike battery stations

New ‘Enyring’ company will work on subscription basis and eliminates need to charge at home or replace the battery when it’s at the end of its life cycle

Thu, Jan 04, 2024 10:33
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The upcoming Volt Lite electric folding bike has a mid-drive motor, hub gears and a belt drive

Will cost under £3,000 and comes with a powerful Bafang mid-motor

Tue, Jan 02, 2024 07:00
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Brose says its ‘remanufactured’ e-bike motor is as good as a new product, but considerably cheaper

Their ‘Reman Drive’ puts old motors back in service at lower cost to consumers

Sat, Dec 30, 2023 07:00
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The Dolas Defender 250 e-bike has three wheels, three motors and a colossal battery

Want a new way to travel in tandem? This triple-wheeled beast could be the answer

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 07:00
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Colchester offered a free e-cargo bike delivery service throughout December

E-bikes are being used to deliver everything from parcels to food

Thu, Dec 28, 2023 13:49
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Israel to mandate number plates for all e-bikes and e-scooters – but they will be personal to the rider, not the vehicle

Each vehicle must display at least one plate, either on the front or rear, or both

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 07:00
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E-scooter firm Bird – once valued at $2.5bn by investors – files for bankruptcy

Bird Canada and Bird Europe are not part of the filing, and will continue to operate as normal

Sat, Dec 23, 2023 07:00
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Italian e-bike brand Thok enters the ‘e-SUV’ market with MIG e-S

It comes with 150mm/140mm suspension and is based off of their all-mountain eMTB, the MIG

Fri, Dec 22, 2023 07:00
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E-scooter boss says Government is “highly irresponsible” for delaying legislation as share scheme trials are extended to 2026

"They are looking out for their own interests, not the interests of the country"

Thu, Dec 21, 2023 11:39
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Now then Mardi bum – Moustache has added another e-bike to its urban range

French brand adds Mardi 27 step-through e-bike to range, with hub gears and Bosch motor

Sat, Dec 16, 2023 07:00
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Raleigh’s parent company to repurpose used e-bike batteries with Dutch firm Refurb Battery

Reuse reduces waste and saves raw materials, and reduces CO2 emissions that would arise from producing new battery cells

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 10:05
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National Fire Chiefs Council backs call for e-bike batteries to require third-party approval before going on sale

"We are urging an MP to adopt the Bill that would introduce much-needed measures to improve safety"

Mon, Dec 11, 2023 12:49
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National regulator issues e-bike and e-scooter safety warning

The Office for Product Safety and Standards releases steps to consider when buying an e-bike or e-scooter

Sat, Dec 09, 2023 07:00
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Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan launches e-bike brand

The urban bikes are as bold and brash as he is and the culmination of a partnership with D&D Electric

Fri, Dec 08, 2023 07:00
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Pelican Train – an e-cargo bike land train that can carry 500kg

France's Pelican reveals its latest 500kg capable e-bike load hauling solution

Thu, Dec 07, 2023 07:00
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New York landlords are banning e-bikes even when the batteries meet safety standards

Concerns include legal liabilities, property damage, and noise and nuisance

Wed, Dec 06, 2023 07:00
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Cervélo have done an e-bike and you can switch it between different road and gravel setups

Cervélo Rouvida has 'flip chips' to change its geometry but requires a firmware update to switch between modes

Tue, Dec 05, 2023 11:52
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France’s Eclair e-bike promises AI and more sustainable batteries

Eclair e-bike to use same repairable battery system as Paris e-bike share scheme

Mon, Dec 04, 2023 07:00
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Tier adding e-bikes to Bristol fleet but faces fine for slow e-scooter roll-out

The operator is repairing some scooters due to faulty kickstands

Sat, Dec 02, 2023 07:00
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Harley Davidson e-bike offshoot Serial 1 acquired by LEV Manufacturing

Firm says consumers should see lower bike prices as a result of the deal

Fri, Dec 01, 2023 07:00
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Toyota has started offering e-bike and car sharing in the same app

600 bikes have been added to Copenhagen's streets as Toyota trial e-bike and car sharing scheme in Danish capital via their Kinto brand

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 09:52
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E-scooters for Christmas? Parents could be fined and given points on their licence for allowing children to ride them

Police warn of penalties for riding privately-owned e-scooters in public places, which is currently illegal

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 16:47
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Bosch and Wisper to add e-bike theft reporting and tracking to their products

New updates mean you can send a theft report directly to the police via the eBike Flow app on Bosch e-bikes

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 07:00
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This Domino’s delivery e-bike has a built-in oven…

"May the perfectly delivered pizza be with you," says firm, not-at-all clunkily

Sat, Nov 25, 2023 07:00
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An electric motorbike with no handlebars? Meet the Yamaha Motoroid 2 (+ video)

Would you ever ride a motorbike with no handlebars? Yamaha think you might

Fri, Nov 24, 2023 07:00
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You can now ride a Brompton electric bike for £125 a month, courtesy of Blike

Two new additions to the subscription service, which allows users to lease e-bikes rather than owning them outright

Thu, Nov 23, 2023 12:10
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Looking for a flat pack e-cargo bike made from bamboo? Well great news…

Aimed at making e-cargo options more accessible to businesses, could flat pack be the next big e-bike trend?

Wed, Nov 22, 2023 07:00
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Swytch secures more funding in bid to offer “near-instant delivery”

The e-bike conversion kit startup says the £3.4m funding will help cut delivery times and aid the company's expansion

Tue, Nov 21, 2023 14:30
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New VanMoof owners working to make servicing easier and say e-bike sales will recommence ‘soon’

McLaren Applied-backed Lavoie acquired the e-bike brand earlier this year

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 12:36
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Best Black Friday e-bike deals 2023 (and an e-moped deal too)

From e-folders to e-mopeds, our pick of the best light electric vehicle deals

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 07:00
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Cowboy adds raft of anti-theft features to its e-bikes

The over-the-air update will be available for all Cowboy e-bikes via the app

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 07:00
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Whyte bikes launches RHeO urban e-bike with new KMC Kynamic hub motor system

First bike in the UK to feature the KMC Kynamic motor

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 12:38
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Wish.com bans e-bike chargers and conversion kits… but charity finds they’re still available on the site

Wish says examples “appear to have circumvented our filters due to incorrect tagging from our merchants”

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 07:00
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“We must not fall further behind” – transport charity reacts to lack of e-scooter legislation in King’s Speech

The government has promised to extend e-scooter trials until May 2026

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 07:00
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Ponie P2 – a 60mph electric cargo motorbike

Ponie e-cargo motorbike is pitched to fill the gap between e-bike and van

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 07:00
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Allow 14-year-olds to ride e-scooters and 20mph e-mopeds says motorbike industry

Greener, lighter, younger - motorbike industry wants light electric transport revolution

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 14:28
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Rotwild’s R.R275 – the slickest e-gravel bike ever?

A carbon-framed e-gravel offering with lightweight TQ mid-drive

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 07:00
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Fire service calls for tighter regulation of online marketplaces after e-bike battery fire caused death of mother and two children

Cambridge fire believed to have been caused by an electric bike that was left charging overnight

Mon, Nov 13, 2023 07:00
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Zoomo adds two new electric four-wheelers to its platform

The 15.5mph light electric vehicles (LEVs) from VOK and Fernhay will be available for business leasing

Sat, Nov 11, 2023 07:00
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UK bike trade backs ESF e-bike fire safety recommendations – but action “must address high risk imports”

Bicycle Association is also proposing "more practical arrangements" for mandatory approval of e-bikes and batteries

Fri, Nov 10, 2023 07:00
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Bluetooth could help police spot e-bikes hacked for higher speeds

German expert says a Bluetooth accessible speed history on pedelecs would be an important safety feature

Wed, Nov 08, 2023 07:00
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Fiido Titan – an ‘SUV e-bike’ with claimed 250-mile range (+ video)

The latest eye-catching model from the Hong Kong based brand looks aimed at long distance electric fat tyre bikers

Tue, Nov 07, 2023 07:00
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Zoomo offers e-bike and e-moped subscription discounts for Uber Eats riders

Campaigners have called for delivery services to take responsibility for the e-bikes operated by their delivery riders

Mon, Nov 06, 2023 07:00
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Check out this high-end Ribble x Vic Lee urban e-bike

Ribble showcased a very special-looking urban e-bike hand-painted by award-winning ‘inkist’ Vic Lee at this year's Rouleur Live bike show in London

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 14:43
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Honda becomes latest automotive manufacturer to debut an electric bike concept

Electric mountain bike concept debuted at Japanese Mobility Show

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 11:14
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Neodrives e-bike conversion kits available from £349 as eBike Outlet has a winter clear-out

Already 'superb value' kit gets another £200 off

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 12:00
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Infinite Machine P1 – the Tesla Cybertruck inspired e-moped

Metallic monochassis machine capable of 56mph

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 10:31
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E-bike brand Cyrusher’s latest offering is… an electric surfboard

Take to the waves with a 44mph electric surfboard

Wed, Nov 01, 2023 07:00
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London e-bike users are furious about ‘artificial barriers’ says Dott chief

The firm moved its bikes out of the capital after describing London's e-bike rental market as "out of control"

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 07:00
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Forest launches monthly e-bike subscription model following spike in demand

Micromobility platform reports rider numbers doubled between May and September

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 07:00
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