Yamaha has announced it is to begin selling its own e-bikes in Europe. The Japanese firm, which has long been one of the best-known e-bike motor manufacturers, is to release three e-bikes, two electric mopeds and a speed pedelec (S-pedelec) as part of a new emphasis on urban electric vehicles.Yamaha developed its first e-bike motor … Read more
Dutch bike subscription company Swapfiets has added a new e-bike to its line-up, describing it as its most advanced yet. The Power 7 will cost £74.90 a month and will be available in London where Swapfiets started operating last year.Founded in 2014, Swapfiets provides its users with a bike or e-bike for a monthly subscription. … Read more
Folding e-bikes don’t take up much space and you don’t need to get all hot and bothered riding them. As such, they’re ideal for commuting. Their benefits don’t end there though. Here’s the best of what’s available in the £1,000 to £2,000 range. Have a look at our broader guide to folding e-bikes if your … Read more
The world of light electric vehicles is still taking shape and it isn’t always easy to predict what will and won’t catch on. In recent times e-trikes have been showing signs of becoming a theme with US firm Arcimoto’s Mean Lean Machine (MLM) the latest example.In July, we reported that BMW had designed a tilting … Read more
Following on from the Tesoro Neo X – the touring e-bike released last week – Cannondale has now launched an updated version of its urban-focused electric option, the Mavaro Neo, billing it as, “the ultimate city-to-country cruiser.”Cannondale has again made use of Bosch’s new Smart System, which comprises the Performance Line CX mid-motor, an integrated … Read more
Electric city and hybrid bikes are practical, comfortable and easy to ride. This makes them a popular choice for… well, pretty much anybody really. If your budget’s in the £2,000 to £3,000 range, you can expect to get something rather lovely too. If you want to spend a bit less than that, check out our … Read more
E-scooters are everywhere these days. What can you get? How do they work? And are they legal?Five of the best e-scooters Pure Air Pro – from £589 Xiaomi Mi Pro 2 – from £529 Razor Power A2 – from £215.96 Ninebot Segway E45E – from £619 AER 557 – from £2,599 Further reading: 5 of … Read more
Cake has finally turned its attention to food delivery. The Swedish manufacturer has developed a version of its Osa electric moped with a heated box on the back that is powered by the vehicle’s motor.Cake has taken a circuitous route to targeting one of the most common uses of a moped. They’ve previously developed near-silent … Read more
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Electric bikes appear to have been banned from the Palace of Westminster. Speaking in the House of Lords, one peer said he understood the decision had been taken, “because they might set the building on fire.”Speaking to the select committee that reviews House of Lords procedures and privileges on Tuesday, Labour peer Lord Berkeley said … Read more
We’ve already reviewed the Dallingridge Harlow city and commuting e-bike and this e-MTB style trail bike, the Coniston, comes from the same East Sussex stable – the Dallingridge brand being named after the builder of the 15th century Bodiham castle near the company’s HQ.Like all Dallingridge models (the brand also has a folder and a … Read more
