The last time we reported on this, in December, the Transport Bill that will legalise e-scooters through the creation of a low-speed, zero-emission vehicle category had been pushed back until late this year at the earliest. The latest parliamentary exchange on the matter seems not to have moved the cause of e-scooter legalisation on any further with … Read more
Belgian brand Ahooga have raised €4 million to aid in the development of their next range of compact e-bikes. With this money they also hoping to invest in production close to their Brussels headquarters, with the aim of manufacturing the new bikes on their own assembly line. The new product line will be launched at … Read more
The UK government’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) is to review anti-dumping and countervailing measures on e-bikes imported from China.A company is said to be ‘dumping’ when it exports a product at a price lower than the price it normally charges in its own home market. Anti-dumping measures, including tariffs, can be applied if the dumping is hurting … Read more
Specialized’s Turbo Vado 4.0 is a workhorse which still manages to be fun to ride, and with such a great battery range those fun rides can last a fair while. With mudguards, wide tyres, lights and a rack, it’s versatile; and with squishy front forks and a suspension seatpost, it’s comfortable too. At the beginning … Read more
We’ve already looked at the novel and apparently sustainably designed repairable batteries from Bordeaux-based Gouach. The firm now finds itself pitted against industry body CONEBI with regards to proposed leglisation which would demand all light electric vehicle batteries be more easily repairable. Gouach claim that their batteries can be repaired in under 10 minutes, avoiding … Read more
Over recent years, the best hybrid bikes, and the best electric hybrid bikes in particular have moved away from the image of clunky, ‘can’t decide what it is’ bikes and towards a sleeker, more adaptable concept that’s just at home on the canal towpath as it is on smooth asphalt. Flat bars are of course … Read more
Suffolk Trading Standards has warned that growing numbers of e-bikes and e-scooters are being seized or refused entry to the UK due to safety concerns. It says that in the past two years over 13,000 e-scooters and e-bikes have been seized at the Port of Felixstowe alone. As well as the seizures, 9,000 e-scooters have … Read more
This article includes paid promotion on behalf of Estarli Read more about sponsored content What makes a good commuter bike? Certain characteristics make a bike ideal for travelling to work, and while everyone will be looking for models that are comfortable, lightweight, and dependable, factors such as possible weather conditions, length of commute, and terrain … Read more
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has shared footage of an e-scooter on charge bursting into flames at a property in Brent. The video has been released by the LFB to help raise awareness for its Charge Safe campaign.Security guard Dell Williams, 37, bought the e-scooter from online marketplace Gumtree and says he was charging it in … Read more
Fun, but not overly practical – that’s how I’d sum up the Himiway Cruiser (for the majority of the UK anyway). The motor has a lot of punch – I’ll give it that – which makes it a giggle to ride. You’re never going to tire of that surge forward as you kick the pedals, … Read more
