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To coincide with the official launch of the new FLIT M2, ebiketips met up with FLIT co-founder Alex Murray for a first look at the firm’s new smaller and lighter electric folder. We have already had a look at the Cambridge-based company’s first e-folder, the FLIT 16, concluding that it was, “an extremely impressive debut … Read more

Ever wished that you could ask your e-bike a question and have it answer you at excruciating length in a drab monotone? Well wish no more! Allow us to introduce you to the Urtopia X ChatGPT.Mercedes-Benz recently announced that it would integrate ChatGPT into the voice control of its vehicles. Urtopia has now made a … Read more

E-scooter riders in Italy are to be required to wear a helmet and have insurance, and e-scooters will also have to have a number plate, the Italian government has announced.The new regulations have been approved by the cabinet, but the measures will have to be approved by parliament to become law. The Italian government is … Read more

New York city and state officials announced on Sunday that $25m in federal funding (i.e. money from central government) had been allotted for 173 electric bike charging and battery storage stations at 53 sites across the city. The announcement comes in the wake of a series of lithium-ion battery fires in New York with CBS News reporting that there … Read more

First established in 1966, long before the e-bike movement took off, Velo De Ville didn’t always make bikes, but now they do – and they do it a little differently. We’ll be honest, we weren’t aware of this brand until their stand caught our eye last week at Eurobike, but we’re glad we stopped by … Read more

Wigan-based e-bike manufacturer MiRider had a lot on display at Eurobike last week, and luckily we were there to see everything. The brand has big plans that seem to go beyond the small-wheeled folding e-bike realm, including a brand new 24” folder, and a new sister company, G3ARED that will make their patented three-speed gearbox. MiRider … Read more

Brose – the German automotive parts company that also makes e-bike mid-drives known for their quiet, belt-geared operation – has announced a major shakeup for their mid-motor range for 2024 and beyond. The move from their current 36V based approach to using 48V will be spearheaded by a lightweight yet powerful new mid-drive, the Brose Drive³ Peak. UK readers may … Read more

Zoomo has partnered with sustainable urban transport solutions provider, EAV, to again expand the range of vehicles available on its platform.The announcement supports Zoomo and EAV’s, “shared vision of putting more light electric vehicles on the roads,” say the companies. E-bike subscription firm Zoomo also recently partnered with e-cargo bike manufacturer Urban Arrow to offer customers … Read more