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Future Motion – the company that basically invented the “self-balancing asphalt surfboard” category with the Onewheel – has officially entered the two-wheeled world. And in typical Future Motion fashion, they didn’t just build a bike. They built a weirdly wild, 1970s-inspired electric mini bike that can literally hold you in a wheelie.

There’s a popular belief that slower equals safer. The concept is not entirely without merit, but it doesn’t apply universally, and especially not to electric bicycles.

For those brave enough to power through their gritted teeth and keep reading, let me explain.

Cargo e-bikes are already replacing cars for a surprising number of people, but Cube’s newest electric trike goes a step further – literally adding a miniature pickup bed to a tilting three-wheeler platform designed for hauling just about anything. Meet the Cube Trike Flatbed Hybrid 750, the newest member of the company’s increasingly versatile Trike Hybrid lineup.

ALSO, the electric bike spin-off from EV-maker Rivian, just dropped some welcome news: a more affordable version of the bike is coming. Officially called the TM-B, the new model will launch at $3,500, coming in a full $1,000 under the previously announced $4,500 TM-B Performance we saw last month.

Tern’s popular Vektron folding e-bike just got a big upgrade for the US market. The urban mobility brand has announced the launch of the fourth-generation Vektron, now available in two models, including a long-awaited belt-drive option that promises lower maintenance and a cleaner ride.

Solid-state batteries have long been the holy grail of electric vehicles, especially for light EVs like electric bicycles that are usually charged indoors. They hold major safety benefits over traditional lithium-ion batteries, plus offer better energy density, making it possible to use smaller batteries or simply fit more capacity in the same-sized battery pack.

Rad Power Bikes, one of the most well-known electric bicycle companies in North America, appears to be headed for collapse as troubling signs have continued to stack up.

SUPER73 just pulled the curtain off its latest e-bike, the SUPER73-MZFT, and it looks like the brand is coming back to its roots – with a twist. Known for building retro-inspired, moto-style electric bikes that blur the line between fun and functional, SUPER73 now says the MZFT represents the first in a new generation of e-bikes that’s designed to welcome in a broader, more diverse group of riders – especially those just getting started.

California’s ambitious statewide electric bicycle incentive program is officially dead – and it didn’t even get a funeral. After years of buildup, delays, and surging public interest, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has quietly ended the program, rolling the remaining $17 million of the original $30 million budget into its “Clean Cars 4 All” initiative without even making an official announcement.

When it comes to electric bikes, the JackRabbit OG2 Pro barely qualifies as one – and that’s kind of the point. With no pedals, a seat barely higher than your hip, and a wheelbase shorter than some skateboards, this is less a traditional e-bike and more a bite-sized personal transporter that feels like a cross between a folding bike and an electric scooter.

But after riding it around for the past few months, I can confidently say: it’s an absolute blast. It’s more powerful than it looks, it’s easier to transport than you’d expect, and it’s simply more fun than you can imagine. It’s the small-format whip that I wish had existed years ago.

The number of e-bikes that charge via USB-C just doubled. From one… to two.

Rivian’s ALSO e-bike, the company’s new micromobility offering spun out of its automotive division last week, includes a USB-C charging port for its battery – joining Ampler’s Nova, released earlier this year, as the only other known e-bike to embrace this modern charging standard.

There’s a new step-through commuter in town, and it’s packing more punch than you might expect. The just-launched Batch eCB.3 is built for everyday comfort but has the power to take your commute up a notch – literally, with pedal assist all the way up to 28 mph (45 km/h).

As more riders switch to using two wheels for many of their journeys around town, it’s important to remember that the convenience of an e-bike doesn’t mean it’s totally maintenance-free. Even if you’ve chosen a model designed to minimize maintenance, there are still a few things that can creep up on you. Here are three areas I recommend taking a look at before winter hits.

Rivian’s micromobility spinoff ALSO is attempting to make big moves in the small EV world, unveiling a new line of four-wheeled, pedal-assist electric quads aimed at both commercial and consumer markets. And in true Rivian fashion, these go beyond average cargo bikes, showing off sleek, tech-forward solutions ready to hit bike lanes instead of clogging up the streets.

There’s been a lot of hand-wringing lately about electric bikes. You’ve probably seen the headlines – the ones about sidewalk conflicts, teenagers riding too fast, or policymakers scrambling to define what qualifies as an e-bike in the first place. And sure, it’s healthy for cities to ask questions about how new forms of mobility fit into the urban fabric. But let’s not lose sight of something much more important: e-bikes are still one of the best things to happen to cities in decades.

I’d argue they’re the best thing for urban life since flush toilets.

Following on the heels of last month’s major leak of the design of Rivian’s secretive ALSO e-bike, now we’ve just gotten a much better look at the upcoming entry to the US micromobility market. And it’s a doozie.

In the increasingly posh world of premium folding electric bikes, one British company is putting its tongue firmly in its cheek – and maybe a few fish eggs on your toast – to highlight what it sees as the absurdity of e-bike pricing.

When most folks think of electric trikes, they picture big cargo haulers or mobility-style cruisers with two wheels in the back and a basket full of groceries. But there’s another category of three-wheeled electric bikes that’s more fun, more niche, and undeniably cooler: sidecar e-bikes.

Yep, they actually exist. And they’re awesome.

We knew SUPER73 had something new coming soon based on recent teasers dropped on the e-bike brand’s social media pages. But after the big unveiling of the new SUPER73 MZFT late last week, riders and fans have seemingly been left with more questions than answers regarding the new electric two-wheeler.

Heybike has just unveiled its latest two-wheeled creation: the Helio F, a sleek new folding e-bike designed to bring a little vintage flair to your high-tech urban commute. Weighing in at just 18 kg (40 lb), the Helio F is one of the lightest folding electric bikes we’ve seen lately – and it’s clearly built with style-conscious city riders in mind.

Momentum, the lifestyle-focused urban bike brand under Giant Group, has just launched the latest version of its popular Vida E+ electric bike – and this one’s all about making e-biking smoother, safer, and more accessible to riders of all experience levels.