Carqon have launched a new flatbed e-cargo bike. The Ronseally-named Carqon Flatbed features the Bosch Performance CX Cargo Line mid-motor and, at least according to its manufacturers, can be used to carry “anything”.The Flatbed has won Carqon several design awards, including the European Design Award and the German Design Award.The platform is lined with 3M … Read more
A 9mph evening speed limit is being imposed on the e-scooters being trialled in Newcastle until next week. Operator Neuron says the measure is an effort to prevent the hire vehicles from being ridden dangerously by “overly-exuberant revellers” now that pubs are open again.The first 250 Neuron scooters were made available for use in Newcastle … Read more
VanMoof’s S3 and X3 e-bikes are among the first third-party products to make use of Apple’s Find My network. The service, which has up until now only been for Apple products, allows customers to locate and keep track of important items via an app.Just three brands were listed in Apple’s announcement: long-time accessory partner Belkin; … Read more
E-scooter operator, Voi Technology, is to offer regular users a free folding helmet. The unique range of Closca reflective helmets – which normally sell for €79.90 – will be delivered to people’s homes when they sign up for a Voi monthly pass.It is not mandatory for e-scooter riders to wear a helmet in the UK, … Read more
Warwickshire Police stopped and spoke to 14 e-scooter riders between Monday March 29 and Thursday April 1 as part of an increased effort to raise awareness that it is illegal to ride a privately owned e-scooter in a public place. While trials of rented scooters covered by a motor vehicle insurance policy are currently underway … Read more
The Financial Times has seen fit to identify a number of “Tesla-disruptors” for would-be investors. The newspaper argues that solid state batteries will reach production sooner than many people expect and will pose a threat to Tesla’s hold on the electric car market.Solid-state batteries have the potential to offer greater range, faster charging and a … Read more
Islabikes has long been one of the biggest and best names in children’s bikes but more recently has branched out into bikes for a different market – those of us of more advanced years. Isla’s two e-bikes have names designed to appeal to the pensioner (or near-pensioner, I’m not quite that old). The eJimi is Isla’s … Read more
A South African couple are to undertake a 50,000km around-the-world trip in a bid to set world records for solar electric endurance and to promote sustainable forms of transportation. Karl van Zyl and Santie du Toit will spend around 18 months travelling in an electric tuk-tuk custom-built by Norwegian Technology Startup, Infinite Mobility.Tuk-tuks – also … Read more
