Commuting via bike is, in our opinion, one of the best ways to do it. It’s a great way to stay fit, beat the traffic, and get some fresh air. Add in a boost with an electric bike, and it’s even faster, and dare we say it, even more fun. The best electric commuter bikes … Read more
US micromobility operator Veo is to add a new e-bike with a bench seat to its fleet. While e-cargo bikes are often built to accommodate a passenger, it’s unusual for one to be employed within a public share scheme.Established in 2017, Veo operates in over 40 cities across the US, offering a mix of light … Read more
Having already launched a range of licensed e-scooters, Shell now has plans to enter the e-bike market. The firm said its research indicated, “our customers want our brand to move into micromobility even if we don’t have market share yet.”Shell e-scooters were released last year through Shell Ride, a project operated by Lotus International.A statement … Read more
After two previous extensions, Canterbury’s e-scooter trial is to come to an end in November. Kent County Council (KCC) explained it had decided to truncate the trial “before someone was seriously hurt” – even though there has been only one recorded collision since it began in November 2020.E-scooters are set to be legalised in the … Read more
As black as Batman’s socks (but also available in a glorious lipstick red), the Levit Tumbi is a distinctive e-bike with a universal frame, thick tyres and a rack on the back that’s designed for comfortable travel on smooth infrastructure.As long as you can go in a straight line, that is. It’s not a bike … Read more
E-bikes have certainly come a long way in the past few years, with the best electric bikes often looking more like unassisted bikes at first glance. And with their popularity skyrocketing, there’s never been more choice available. From cargo to road bikes, almost everything has an electric variant these days. But how do you choose … Read more
If someone explicitly pitches their creation as a “funny e-bike” in their crowdfunding campaign, it’s hard for us not to take notice. With a six-inch front wheel, the E Mouse certainly seems to live up to its billing.The E Mouse is the creation of Vancouver inventor, Steve Cosmic. (Yes, he changed his name.)Cosmic is a … Read more
Gudereit are a German family firm that produce around 45,000 bikes and e-bikes per year (mainly the latter). All are handbuilt at their factory in western Germany and the facility has its own paintshop too. Gudereit Bikes have been established 72 years with the current MD being the grandson of the founder. Gudereit-UK has been established since … Read more
There isn’t much consistency in the labelling of light electric vehicles. We’d be inclined to call Razor’s new sit-down e-scooter an e-moped – but then mopeds originally got their name because they had pedals, so that wouldn’t actually any more logical a description of the EcoSmart Cargo. Razor has long been known for its scooters, … Read more
Birmingham’s e-scooter trial has been extended until May 2024. A council report highlights that relatively few injuries have been sustained over the course of over a million rides.Micro-mobility operator Voi has been running the city’s share scheme since September 2020. The Birmingham Mail reports that in that despite some dramatic headlines, there have been relatively … Read more
