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What do you need if you’re looking to produce 10 million electric mopeds a year? Indian firm plans world’s largest electric two-wheeler charging network
Ola Electric has announced plans for a new charging network ahead of the launch of its new electric moped, the Ola Scooter. The Indian firm says that the Ola Hypercharger Network will be the largest and densest electric two-wheeler charging network in the world, comprising 100,000 charging points across 400 cities.In March, Ola announced that … Read more
The Giro-E – less a race and more a scenic tour to promote the use of e-bikes
The third edition of the Giro-E, a three-week race that aims to promote the use of e-bikes in everyday life, has been confirmed for next month. The event, which is run immediately before each stage of the Giro d’Italia, will start in Turin on May 8 and finish in Milan on May 30.The Giro-E is … Read more
Shimano launches two new drive units for e-cargo bikes
Shimano has updated its EP8 and E6100 e-bike systems for use with cargo bikes. Both drive units will be compatible with the firm’s 630Wh, 514Wh and 408Wh batteries and will be out this summer.The two mid-motors, known as DU-EP800-CRG and DU-E6100-CRG, have been given new firmware settings optimised for moving heavy loads (up to 250kg).DU-E6100-CRG_1 … Read more
Brand visit and first ride: Gocycle G4i
Having been very impressed with Gocycle’s electric folder the GX, I jumped at the chance to try out one of the very latest models for 2021, the G4i, boasting a higher torque Gocycle designed hub motor, additional weight-reducing carbon parts and automatic and electronic gear changing.I was keen to see just how the G4drive electric … Read more
Dott raises £61m ahead of London e-bike and e-scooter hire scheme
Micro-mobility operator Dott has raised £61m to fund expansion. The Belgian firm says the money will be used to introduce its service to new cities in the UK and Spain with an e-bike and e-scooter hire scheme due to start in London later this year.In November 2020, Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils launched … Read more
3D printed e-bike wins Green Product Award
Urwahn Bikes’ 3D printed e-bike, the Platzhirsch, has received a Green Product Award 2021. The firm says that by employing 3D-printing into the manufacturing process, it has achieved a very short production time and bypassed the need for costly tools.According to Urwahn: “The highly complex and thin-walled connecting elements of our innovative Urahn steel frame … Read more
VanMoof introduce PowerBank to extend range of S3 and X3 and to make charging easier
VanMoof has launched a removeable range extender for its S3 and X3 models. Another benefit of the PowerBank is that it charges the bikes’ internal batteries, meaning you don’t necessarily have to bring your bike indoors when you run out of juice.The 378Wh 2.8kg PowerBank is a distinctive triangle shape that slots into your bike’s … Read more
How are e-scooter operators preventing drunk riding after the reopening of pubs?
With increased potential for negative coverage in local media, the reopening of pubs and bars has brought a fresh challenge for the various micro-mobility operators who are currently conducting UK e-scooter trials. While there have so far been relatively few cases of drunk riding, rental firms are at pains to emphasise the measures they are … Read more
So apparently electric balance bikes are a thing now
Electric balance bikes then? It’s a new one on us, but of course they’re a thing. Is there any kind of bike that hasn’t been motorised? Founded in 2020, London-based IndyBikes are producing 100W bikes for 3-6-year-olds.The straightforwardly-named IndyBikes Electric Balance Bike features two speed modes of 3mph or 9mph and offers 60-75 minutes of … Read more