A new program in New York City will see electric cargo bikes promoted as a solution to the growing number of polluting and congesting delivery trucks throughout the city.
NYC turns to electric cargo bikes to solve delivery truck crisis
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Xiaomi’s new $425 electric bicycle is a next-gen QiCycle
Xiaomi is running (or riding) wild with new electric bicycles lately. The company’s latest offering comes in the form of an update to its high-end carbon fiber QiCycle electric bike.
Kumpan buys giant wheeled electric scooter company after big investment deal
The German scooter manufacturer Kumpan has been on a roll lately as it prepares for expanded operations. And it appears the company hasn’t been slacking off, instead landing a large investment as well as scooping up another electric scooter company with a decidedly unique product.
Review: 32 mph Super Monarch AWD full suspension dual battery e-bike
Lately I’ve been riding the 1,000 W Super Monarch All Wheel Drive (AWD) dual suspension electric fat bike from Ecells. And I’m finding it difficult to put into words how crazy and fun this e-bike is. But since that’s technically my job, let’s give it the ol’ college try.
Damon Motorcycles is making electric motorcycles safer and more comfortable
Vancouver-based startup Damon Motorcycles has set out to create the future of motorcycling. The company’s goal is to improve both the safety and comfort of motorcycling. And they’re doing it with their own in-house-designed Hypersport Pro electric motorcycle.
Here’s how an electric scooter chase bankrupted this e-skateboard company
Inboard was a promising and well-funded California-based electric skateboard company with a long list of fans. But the company’s pursuit of an electric scooter ultimately led to its downfall.
Prices revealed for NIU’s seated electric scooters in the US
Last week we broke the news that NIU’s electric scooters would begin sales in the US on December 1.
And now that the day has arrived, we’ve finally got the pricing info.
Can this cute little seated electric scooter find success outside of China?
One of the more striking seated electric scooter designs we’ve come across lately is ready to expand outside of China. With its sights set first on Europe, can the Doinnext Bo electric scooter succeed?
This is why so many car companies are making electric scooters and e-bikes
We’ve all seen how electric scooters from companies like Bird and Lime are taking over cities. But now we’re watching big car companies like BMW, VW, GM, Peugot, Skoda, and more enter the two-wheeled EV game.
So what gives?
Review: Schwinn EC1 electric bike is an affordable e-cruiser for just $898
Admit it, there’s something nostalgic about Schwinn bikes — a trusty old Schwinn that reminds you of your childhood. Well, get ready for this, because the Schwinn EC1 electric bicycle gives that same old feel of a classic Schwinn cruiser but adds a nice, firm electric boost to your ride. And it’s currently on sale for a killer price of just $898.
This is the craziest 1.5 kW electric scooter board thing I’ve ever seen
I’ve ridden just about every type of electric scooter or electric skateboard there is, whether it’s got one, two, three, or four wheels. And I thought I had seen everything. Until I found the YX ONE, that is.
[Update: More deals added] Complete list of Black Friday deals for e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards
If you’ve been waiting to find a deal on a new electric bicycle, scooter, or skateboard, then now’s the time. The lead up to Black Friday has seen some huge deals, and they are only getting better as we approach the big day. Below is a complete list of all of the e-bike, e-scooter, and e-skateboard deals we’ve found this Black Friday, with many already active. Keep checking back as we update the list with even more deals!
‘Gateway’ electric moped begins sales, offers up to 35 mph top speed
Monday Motorbikes has been around the block a few times with electric mopeds. And now the company is back with its latest (and most affordable) offering known as the Gateway, which just went on sale.
Review: Emove Cruiser 25 mph electric scooter is a legit urban car replacer
Electric scooters are fun ways to get around, but it takes a serious electric scooter to become a car replacement. I think that the Emove Cruiser electric scooter is serious enough for the job.
Squad 2-seater solar car is what cities need right now – and it’s taking orders
Squad Mobility has a new solar electric car that is being developed by two former Lightyear employees. And the affordable Squad solar car could be exactly what cities need to solve growing congestion problems seen around the world.
RIP COUP – European seated electric scooter sharing service shuts down
It’s a sad day for fans of COUP, the Bosch-owned electric scooter sharing service operating across a number of European cities.
The service is apparently shutting down operations in all of its locations.
Segway electric dirt bike goes on sale with $500 discount for pre-orders
Segway is getting into the electric powersports market with its new Segway electric dirt bike. Or as the company calls it: The Segway Dirt eBike.
And it goes on sale today.
Lime electric scooters are now on every continent except the one you’re thinking
That’s right, shared electric mobility company Lime’s newest expansion plan means that it will have an electric scooter on every continent except Australia.
Just kidding, it’s Antarctica.
It’s official: NIU to open US sales for seated electric scooters next week
This is it, folks. NIU is finally beginning US retail sales of its highly acclaimed seated electric scooters.
New electric motorcycle patent shows BMW working on radical electric sport bike
BMW may be getting closer to unveiling an impressive new electric sportbike that could rival the likes of the Zero SR/F and Energica’s Ego. At least that’s what these recent BMW electric motorcycle patent drawings seem to indicate.
Zapp assures ‘superbike-like’ seated electric scooter deliveries by year’s end
The Zapp i300 is a seated electric scooter with some pretty crazy specs. And according to the company, it will be hitting the road by the end of this year.
Is this little four-wheeler an electric car or an e-bike? Apparently it’s both
The DryCycle technically isn’t really an electric car, even though it looks pretty car-like from the right angles (and when its bubble top is lowered). It’s more accurate to call it a fully enclosed, electric pedal-assisted quadricycle.
This electric scooter company will give you a free scooter and plant 100 trees for each scooter sold
Miami-based Fluidfreeride is known for its highly acclaimed collection of electric scooters. And to set itself apart from the competition this Black Friday and shopping season, it is offering something even greener than its scooters.
New electric bicycle deals you won’t want to miss – Early Black Friday sales
We’re still more than a week away from Black Friday, but that hasn’t stopped many electric bicycle and scooter retailers from starting their big sales early. Check out all the ways to save a heap of cash on your new e-bike or electric scooter today!