#e-bikes

#e-bikes

A lot of the unit's work centres on illegal e-bikes; they have seized 212 so far this year. News comes over the radio that PCs Harry Rose and David Parker have stopped someone they suspect is on an illegal e-bike, so we find them with a delivery rider in the familiar green livery of Uber Eats. The man, whose name is Mahede Hasan, says his bike has pedals, and the power of the electric motor is 250 watts, which he thought was allowed.

Upgrades with tech are common. We're mostly accustomed to getting a new phone every few years, and we know that sooner or later, laptops, smartwatches, or other tech will start to show their age, and we'll need to upgrade to current technology. So what about e-bikes?

JackRabbit has created the MG Platform, an entirely new category of rides dubbed Micro Haulers, designed to fold flat and focus on utility.

The City of Toronto is launching a public awareness campaign with rhymes to reduce conflicts between cyclists, pedestrians, and cars in the city’s bike lanes.

"The goal is not just to become the clear leader of the e-bike reselling, but [to be] the company that sells the largest amount of e-bikes in the U.S. - plus Europe."

Hounslow Council has decided to outlaw the green e-bike rental company across the borough due to complaints about them clogging pavements and blocking wheelchair access.

Velotric’s new electric trike, the Triker, features a 750W motor, a 48V, 792 Wh battery, and various riding modes, making it a versatile micromobility option.

The recent laws in Amsterdam to license e-bikes exist in a transportation context that positions bikes and cars on more equal footing, emphasizing safe mixed-use streets.

The City Council passed a suite of bills aimed at making e-bikes safer, including one banning the sale of reconstituted batteries.

Ride1Up featured a variety of models appealing to different riders, showcasing options like the Vorsa for couples and the Prodigy V2 for commuters, ensuring something for everyone.

Rivian Automotive's stock remains mostly flat with a slight annual increase, but one-month losses highlight challenges amid a recent debt deal announcement as deliveries slump.

Dame Joan Collins expressed her frustration over the abandoned Lime Bikes in London, calling the behavior of e-bike users loutish and thoughtless.

GoCycle, a leading UK-based e-bike manufacturer known for compact, lightweight models, has secured funding from Aventon's founder to reboot its operations and product line.

The rack is hefty once assembled, weighing over 65 pounds. It's most easily mounted with two people, but it's manageable on your own if needed.

The city has halted a plan to use Fly e-bikes in its delivery-worker program after a settlement exposed deception regarding bike safety certifications.

When you need a reliable method of getting to your daily destination, commuter e-bikes are the way to go.

Lemonia, a Greek taverna in Primrose Hill, faces dangers from e-bikes blocking access, jeopardizing deliveries and safety after a new parking bay installation by the council.

With a combination of crowd-pleasing features and serious name recognition, the FX+1 offers what people have been asking for from legacy brands.

"It was really a setback for the company [Gouach] at the time," Vallette said. "But we knew that the technology itself was good, so we designed our own casing."

The electric fleet will differ from offenders' bikes by having distinctive force logos, flashing lights and sirens, making them easily identifiable in pursuit situations.