Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials is to expand its battery recycling operation by commencing production of anode copper foil and cathode active materials. The firm says the two products will become a “closed loop” and that it will be able to reuse all of the lithium, copper, nickel and cobalt that it recovers from … Read more
What is an e-bike? And what isn’t an e-bike for that matter? What different kinds of e-bike can you get and how much do they cost? The world of electric bikes and motors can be a confusing one. Let’s take a few tentative steps into it. What is an e-bike? What isn’t an e-bike? What … Read more
Canadian electric vehicle manufacturer, Daymak, has announced an e-bike rewards scheme ahead of the launch of the first product in its ambitious Avvenire line. Users will earn points with “every pedal stroke” when the Terra e-bike ships next year.Daymak’s Avvenire line comprises six electric vehicles: an e-bike, a recumbent bike, an e-scooter, an all-terrain vehicle, … Read more
Specialized has just rolled out the all-new Turbo Tero, describing it as, “an electric mountain bike equipped for everyday rides; a mountain bike that you can commute on; a commuter you can take touring; a touring bike that you can haul freight with.” The bike arrives alongside all-new versions of comfort and utility favourites the … Read more
Serial 1 have made a limited edition run of 650 Harley-Davidson inspired e-bikes. The Mosh/Tribute bike is a version of the one that was used to promote Serial 1 when it was first spun off from its motorbike parent company last year, and which had, until now, been unavailable for purchase.Back in October of last … Read more
Cube has licensed and built BMW’s Dynamic Cargo concept. The car maker’s Clever Commute e-scooter concept is also set to be developed by Swiss firm SoFlow.In July, we reported that BMW had designed an e-cargo bike and an e-scooter but that it wouldn’t be producing them itself.The most striking element of the e-cargo bike is … Read more
Swedish electric motorbike manufacturer Cake has teamed up with Volvo’s electric car spin-off, Polestar, to produce what is essentially a new take on the park and ride. Cake’s Makka moped docks and charges on the back of the Polestar 2, allowing the user to park on the edge of town and complete the urban stretch … Read more
An e-bike shop turned e-cargo bike service centre is helping businesses swap vans for e-cargo bikes, with free test rides and one-to-one consultations, to boost uptake of the Department for Tranpsort’s eCargo Bike Grant.The government has made £400,000 available for businesses and even high streets for e-cargo bikes, and Fully Charged, in London Bridge, says … Read more
Genesis has launched e-bike versions of its Smithfield and Columbia Road urban bikes with Shimano’s Steps E6100 motor for up to 150km of pedal assistance in Eco mode.2021 Genesis Smithfield profile (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2021 Genesis Smithfield “Both are smart, practical urban bikes and the added pedal assistance just makes them an even better … Read more
