Electric bike news

Newcastle e-scooters switched off overnight
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 10:00am
As part of trial, users must be over 18 with a valid driving licence

E-cargo bike service to distribute foodbank parcels
Monday, March 1, 2021 - 10:00am
Similar scheme in Milton Keynes is using e-cargo bikes to collect surplus food from retailers and distribute it from ‘community fridges’

Startup develops huge torque e-bike with rapid acceleration
Saturday, February 27, 2021 - 10:00am
WhaTT For Now promises 0 to 25 km/h in four seconds

E-cargo bikes to deliver food, mail and more in Highlands
Friday, February 26, 2021 - 10:00am
Similar trial in Aberdeen has changed business owners’ minds about the viability of e-cargo bikes

Neuron e-scooters used 1,000 times a day in Newcastle
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 10:00am
Reports of people following the vans that are distributing e-scooters around the city

Yuba launches Kombi compact e-cargo bike
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 10:00am
New e-bike is based on firm’s best-selling cargo bike

New Zealand e-bike designer has simple idea to combat theft
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 10:00am
Frank Witowski urges retailers to remove chargers from their online shops

London dealer releasing its own electric city bike
Sunday, February 21, 2021 - 10:00am
Three Phase One billed as “the e-bike for everyone”

Direct-to-consumer e-bike brand Super73 raises $20m
Saturday, February 20, 2021 - 10:00am
Stars such as Justin Bieber, Will Smith and Madonna have been seen riding Super73 bikes

Scottish Government funds e-bikes for key workers
Friday, February 19, 2021 - 10:00am
E-bikes will be loaned to key and essential workers during Covid-19 crisis to provide an alternative mode of travel

Gocycle sets up Dutch subsidiary after Brexit
Friday, February 19, 2021 - 9:29am
“Being local is a no brainer,” says boss of UK e-bike brand which has seen big growth in sales to EU

Revel launches $99 a month e-bike subscription
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 11:53am
“All the perks of ownership, with none of the commitments”

Swedish firm launches 'anti-poaching' electric motorbike
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 10:00am
The Kalk AP comes with its own solar charging station
Demand for e-bikes helping bike industry recover from Covid
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 10:00am
A “considerable part” of lockdown-induced losses had been recovered by the end of 2020 with e-bike sales booming
80-year-old paperboy to continue with new e-bike
Monday, February 15, 2021 - 11:13am
‘I was seriously considering whether it was time to hang up my boots’

Cowboy e-bikes can help you steer clear of polluted routes
Sunday, February 14, 2021 - 10:00am
New app feature uses BreezoMeter data that factors in current levels of motor traffic among other things

Remotely controlled three-wheeled scooters launched by Spin
Saturday, February 13, 2021 - 10:00am
Firm also hopes the software will ultimately allow for ride hailing with the scooter travelling to meet the user

Halfords launches Carrera e-scooter
Friday, February 12, 2021 - 10:00am
Carrera Impel IS-1 offers range of 18 miles and features a combination lock in the stem

Rad Power raises $150m
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 10:00am
US firm produces a range of bargain e-bikes, such as the Radrunner and Radwagon