Category: Electric bicycle

It’s a little ironic that California-based e-bike manufacturer Ride1Up’s name is now antithetical to its new model, the Cafe Cruiser. Two-up riding is usually a motorcycle that speaks of carrying a passenger in the back. And the Cafe Cruiser does just that, plus it combines sexy styling with a comfortable cruiser-inspired ride. And to top […]

New research estimates that while 608,000 electric cars and trucks were sold in 2021, more than 880,000 electric bikes were also purchased. Edward Benjamin of the Light Electric Vehicle Association predicts that more than one million e-bikes will be sold in the United States this year. Rising gas prices may be a factor in the […]

A retiree who staged the theft of his e-bike as part of a fraudulent insurance claim has found himself without a criminal record. ohn Collins (71) was surprised when he was seen on CCTV pulling the bike out of where it was locked up himself. Judge Bryan Smyth struck out the case after hearing that […]

By 2022, people will be very, very excited about e-bikes. So HOVSCO US also explains: Why are e-bikes so popular? Some skeptics think they don’t need e-bikes, but some get it. They can be hardcore cyclists who are wary of change, or someone who rode a lot as a child but lost interest over time. […]

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has released new details of an accident involving a pickup truck and an electric scooter, previously reported to be a bicycle. The crash happened on Las Vegas Boulevard and Wigwam Avenue southeast of I-15 North around 3:46 p.m. Metro Police say evidence from the scene, […]

Simon Cowell has opened up about his horrific cycling accident after he was spotted wearing a wrist brace ahead of Britain’s Got Talent. The music mogul hasn’t had much luck with two-wheeled vehicles lately, after falling and breaking his back in Malibu. He later suffered surgical complications to fuse with the vertebrae – before getting […]

April 13—The city of Beavercreek is set to permanently ban dockless electric scooters, bicycles, and other shared transportation vehicles, similar to some other cities in the Miami Valley. The ban on “shared mobility devices” had its first reading on Monday and would prohibit the service from being provided anywhere in the city. Shared mobility systems, […]

Just months after launching its lightest bike at 7.45kg, cult folding bike brand Brompton is back – this time with a less pedal-heavy version that’s just as compact and durable as the classic version. . The British manufacturer’s new e-bike and sexy slogan (“Freedom Feels Electric”) is now available in Singapore, and yours starts at […]

Due to the pandemic, many people are turning to outdoor activities. Among them, electric bikes are becoming a real success everywhere in Quebec. Owners of bike shops in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu have reported seeing a sharp increase in sales of this type of bike. “Currently, around 80% of the store’s sales are e-bikes. We sell at least […]

If you have a Fiido X electric bike at home, you now have a nice magnesium sculpture. That’s because the company issued an urgent notice for owners to stop using the e-bike after a frame fault was discovered that caused the bike to break in half. The Fiido X e-bike was first unveiled last summer […]

VanMoof’s new 5-Series e-bikes just launched today, following a teaser released last month that provided some hints of upcoming updates. The new VanMoof S5 and VanMoof A5 e-bikes are described by the company as “the easiest and most accessible VanMoof e-bikes yet”. The Amsterdam-based e-bike manufacturer is known for its tech-infused e-bikes that combine bold […]

Delivering parcels in densely populated cities around the world is a challenge. Delivering them without creating harmful emissions is an even greater challenge. This week, Luke Wake, vice president of maintenance and fleet engineering for UPS, said Reuters This company is about to start trials in London of 100 eQuad electric cargo bikes designed and […]

Ten years ago, I was lucky enough to work for an employer who offered a loaner bicycle program to its employees, and I took the opportunity to buy a Brompton folding bicycle. This London made machine is probably one of the most efficient folding cycles on the market and has the useful feature of being […]

Can-Am is making a comeback! Decades after making its last two-wheeled motorcycle, the Canadian company (a subsidiary of Bombardier Recreational Products) confirms that it will bring new bikes to market in the coming months, by 2024, according to the company. And, these new machines will be fully electric. Watch the video below. Right away, you […]

Brompton has issued a voluntary recall notice on all e-bikes that have not yet been fitted with a new fender upgrade as part of their e-upgrades program. Since launching the program in late 2021, Brompton has received customer reports of issues with unupgraded mudguards, which have resulted in injuries. If an object gets caught between […]

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. With expensive gas, scarce parking, and traffic, there are plenty of good reasons to ditch your car for a bike. But bikes also have their downsides – whether as commuters or weekend cruisers […]

SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA – Interest in e-bikes in the United States and Canada is growing at an exponential rate. To meet the increased interest and provide an interactive and inspiring experience, Gazelle Electric Bikes is opening its first North American Experience Center in Santa Cruz, California this spring. Conveniently located less than a mile from […]

As the snow (hopefully) begins to melt across Montreal, one thing is becoming more true: BIXI season is fast approaching. And for riders looking to take that turn electric, the public bike-sharing company has announced that 490 new e-bikes will join this year’s fleet. In an email shared with Daily Hive, BIXI Montreal indicates that […]

DANBURY — Electric scooters could be the future for cities looking for eco-friendly ways to increase mobility and reduce car congestion. But in Danbury, where a task force is beginning to draft a master plan for the next 10 years, members had a reference to e-scooters removed from its plan to improve bike and pedestrian […]

Bengaluru-based EV startup Oben EV has launched its first electric motorcycle, the Rorr, at Rs 99,999 (ex-Maharashtra showroom including Fame II and state subsidies). Pre-bookings for the electric bike will start online from March 18 at Rs 999. In terms of design, the Oben Rorr’s production model stays true to what was teased earlier via […]

Meet Motto, a new French startup planning to bring e-bikes to Paris. Instead of buying these bikes, Motto customers will be able to rent them for a fixed price of €75 per month (about $82 at the current exchange rate). Customers get Motto-branded e-bikes with a motor in the rear wheel that helps you pedal […]

Jaffa – The International Community of Christians and Jews, in partnership with United Hatzalah, has inaugurated the first-of-its-kind emergency e-bike unit, which will enable more than 200 ETM volunteers and paramedics to respond to medical emergencies in less time, saving lives. The new unit, which cost $2.5 million, includes 200 emergency e-bikes, each equipped with […]

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) As gas prices near or exceed $4 a gallon in all three states, some Tri-Staters might be considering other ways to get around town. One of these methods that are attracting the attention of some are electric cars and bicycles. “I love riding my bike and I can get some exercise,” said […]

E-bike sales surge at Homewood amid high gas prices Updated: 11:52 a.m. CST March 10, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript $3.97. $3.99 IN VESTAVIA HILLS, USTO I NAME A FEW. THEN THERE ARE OTHERS LOOKING TO SKIP DRIVING ALL TOGETHER DAN HOP ON A BICYC.LE BOB’S BIKES INC. HAS SEEN REMO PEOPLE WANTING TO BUY […]

There are so many reasons to hop on a bike or cargo bike, not the least of which is today’s exorbitant gas prices. Although at one time some were held back because it’s simply harder to do certain things on a traditional bike, the rise of the cargo bike has put those concerns to bed […]

Lawrence Adjei is a Ghanaian professional cyclist who builds e-bikes powered by recycled used laptop batteries Its bikes have unique features that include rechargeable batteries, regenerative braking system, reverse gear, battery meter, phone charger, among others The batteries of the 26-year-old innovation, which is a 72 volt with 37 amps per hour, can be revived […]

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The weather is expected to warm up in the next few days, and it’s time to start planning some time outdoors. RideKC said it is helping this process across Wyandotte County through its e-bike program that will return to the county. The program resumed earlier this week and the bikes are […]

Just as we’ve been telling you for months, Hero MotoCorp has launched its new electrical division called Vida. The sub-brand will focus solely on e-mobility solutions with the first product, which will likely be the same e-scooter featured during the company’s 10th anniversary celebrations, launching on July 1. Deliveries for the same will begin a […]

The single bar bike has taken on the responsibility of being the country’s most reliable mode of transportation for many decades now, but with the ongoing electrification of automobiles in the country, this good old bike was long overdue for an upgrade. . Taking note of this, the inventor and founder of Dhruv Vidyut, Gursaurabh […]

Simon Cowell hasn’t had the best luck when it comes to e-bikes. In August 2020, the music producer and TV personality fell one and broke his back in the yard of his house. It was quite a serious injury, which required a five-hour surgery, although he eventually recovered. However, Cowell entered another e-bike accident earlier […]

Scooter: Riders of electric scooters in Echuca have been warned by police that riding on trails and public roads will result in a fine. A trial is underway in Victoria for the use of electric scooters. Photo by Scimex Electric scooter riders in Echuca and Moama have been warned by police after riders arrested by […]

India’s potential to create breakthrough services is slowly emerging as the norm. Indian inventors are slowly taking a prominent place in the industry and coming up with innovative and sustainable products. Among these visionaries is an inventor who recently received a great push from the man who is an important part of the industrial backbone […]

Residents of a quiet seaside town were “terrorized” by a cyclist on an e-bike. But when police were alerted and chased them to Rhos-on-Sea, they fled – and officers seized the high-tech bike. Now the owner must provide proof of purchase if they want it back. And there might also be questions to answer. READ […]

Photos: A man rides an electric unicycle – Daily Freeman Skip to content Man on unicycle Mike Jacobson of Ellenville, NY takes a spin in his electric unicycle which he took out for a spin at Kingston Point Beach for the first time since September. Jacobson says he’s selling his e-bike and scooter and only […]

Source: Williams Advanced Engineering website | The Triumph TE-1 project was unveiled as a finished prototype. The unique partnership between Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), Integral Powertrain Ltd and WMG of the University of Warwick (and funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK), is set up to create game-changing developments […]

Until a week ago my only cycling experience in London was on the famous Boris bikes. They are great value and you don’t have to worry about someone sawing through your lock wherever you leave them. But, if you go longer than 15 minutes, chances are you’ll be VERY hot and sweaty. So when I […]

The e-mobility space is seeing renewed action and, in an effort to capture this rapidly growing segment, TVS has acquired a 75% stake in what is billed as Switzerland’s largest e-bike conglomerate, Swiss E -Mobility Group AG (SEMG). The remaining 25% will be acquired at the end of the year. This is the second e-bike […]

The Indian automotive multinational TVS Motor Company announced on Thursday that it had acquired a majority stake of 75% in the Swiss group E-Mobility (SEMG). This would help the Indian two-wheeler manufacturer to expand its market share in Europe. SEMG is also the latest member of the list of companies purchased by TVS. Previously, the […]

After Norton Motorcycles and EGO Movement, SEMG becomes the latest acquisition of TVS Motor Company. Through HT automatic office | Updated: Jan 27, 2022, 5:50 PM TVS holds 75% of the capital of SEMG. TVS Motor Company announced on Thursday that it has acquired a 75% majority stake in Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG), which is […]

Electric bikes could be more than a pandemic-driven fad. According to data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) and the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) – considering import data – e-bikes are the top-selling electric vehicles in the United States, with sales in 2021 far exceeding those of electric cars. Americans bought about 652,000 electric […]

Cochin: Indian e-mobility lifestyle startup VAAN Electric Moto Pvt Ltd has launched its e-bike-Urbansport in the country. Union Minister of State for Skills Development, Entrepreneurship, Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched the Van Electric Moto brand in India during a virtual event held in Kochi on Friday. The e-bike is available in two variants – […]

Home » Cycling » Rivian E-Bike? What’s behind the electric truck giant’s latest patent With its first trucks just hitting the road, Rivian already seems to be considering new avenues to push its EVs, especially bike lanes. Here’s what we know. Editor’s note: The following story was originally posted on bikerumor. Rivian not only positions […]

After making waves with the biggest IPO of 2021, e-bikes could be next on the agenda for Amazon-backed electric carmaker Rivian. As eagle-eyed watchers at Rivian Forums pointed out earlier this week, the Irvine-based company has filed for a new trademark covering bicycles, e-bikes, and a range of related parts and components. The trademark application […]

Mumbai, Chennai-based Voltrix Mobility on Wednesday announced its foray into the e-bike segment with the launch of the “Tresor” office bike for the urban segment, at an introductory price of Rs 55,999. The company also said that it plans to roll out two more products over the next six months to cater to other segments […]

In Europe, the e-bike as a mode of transportation is even more common, and sales are actually expected to overtake cars by the middle of this decade. In the United States, where the public has been slower to take interest in e-bikes, new e-bike companies have achieved impressive sales records over the past two years. […]

Do I need insurance to use my e-bike? No. In the case of bicycles, you are not obliged to insure them. However, you might want to consider it if it’s expensive and you’re worried about theft. Specialty bike insurers will cover your bike away from home, but you’ll need to check with your home insurer […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been locked indoors for months. With limited access to the gym, many people have taken up cycling to stay in shape. Going for a bike ride was also one of the few socially distanced ways to get out of the house. This trend has led to a massive 230% […]