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Beryl and Cornwall Council have secured funding for a solar charging project, boosting the region’s existing e-bike share scheme with six solar powered e-mobility charging hubs.The hubs will use rubberised solar panels to provide e-bike recharging and will reduce the number of daily battery swaps that Beryl’s on-street teams will need to carry out. Beryl’s … Read more
If there’s one type of light electric vehicle that’s been underrepresented on this website until now, it’s the rideable electric suitcase. If you’re immediately sold on the concept, don’t get too excited. It turns out a lot of airports are now imposing restrictions on them over safety concerns.For clarity, what we are talking about here … Read more
The UK cycling sector, including industry trade bodies, e-bike brands, bike shops, and charities, has joined forces for an ‘E-Bike Positive’ campaign to boost knowledge of e-bike battery safety, helping the public to safely buy, charge, and ride them.Launched by the Electric Bike Alliance, with members including Cycling UK, the Bicycle Association, the Association of … Read more
Not content with merely applying their brand name to two new e-bikes, Ford has also recycled a couple of product names. The Bronco e-bike has apparently been, “inspired by the rugged performance and design of the Bronco SUV,” while the Mustang supposedly brings, “the celebrated performance-driven design and technology of the Mustang sports car to … Read more
With 75Nm of smoothly delivered torque and a maximum boost of 500W of power, the Basso Volta definitely provides the punch needed for tackling lumpy gravel trails or a bit of background assistance for tired legs on day rides. Its geometry and tyre clearance provide a confidence inspiring platform regardless of how rugged the terrain … Read more
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) says Amazon and Deliveroo have “recognised the part they can play” when it comes to supporting its #ChargeSafe campaign, which aims to raise awareness about how people can reduce the risk of fire from e-bikes and e-scooters.The brigade says that, thanks to their collaboration, when someone buys an e-bike, e-scooter or accessory … Read more
It may take a while, but e-bike batteries do deteriorate over time. Here we take a look at the various options if yours is old and worn-out. Is it always realistic to follow the latest industry advice that a defective or end of life battery should be replaced by, “an authorised technically identical battery”?Batteries are the … Read more
Nearly one illegal e-bike or e-scooter has been seized every day since the City of London Police’s Cycle Response Unit was formed in July last year, the force has said.E-bikes that qualify as electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) do not need to be registered, taxed or insured, and riders do not need a licence. An … Read more
E-bikes are often sold on their excitement factor. They go Whizz! Or Zoooooom! Perhaps even Clang!! if you’re not looking where you’re going (but of course we always do). They’re marketed as a healthy outdoor pursuit that’s full of fun and companionship and feelings of achievement – like rugby, but with an electric motor and … Read more
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This article includes paid promotion on behalf of Tenways Read more about sponsored content When we tested the Tenways CGO600 Pro recently, we concluded that it was a “light, easy to get along with single-speed that’s at home in the city”. It therefore seemed like the ideal e-bike to take on a trip to London … Read more
