Electric motorcycle and scooter sales booming as gas prices soar
Gas prices have been steadily climbing, and alongside them sales of electric motorcycles are rising as well.
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Apollo Phantom 3,200W standing electric scooter launched, then sold out almost immediately
Montreal-based electric scooter company Apollo has just released what was likely the most anticipated electric scooter of 2021: the Apollo Phantom. It was so anticipated, in fact, that it sold out almost immediately.
Expand Expanding CloseWant a luxury electric scooter without buying it? Unagi expands All-Access subscription
Unagi, maker of the premium electric scooter Model One, has announced a major expansion of its Unagi All-Access subscription service. The service is designed to put these expensive scooters under rider’s feet for a low monthly fee. No more having to shell out full price for a high-end electric scooter.
Expand Expanding CloseeSkootr unveils its 60 mph standing electric scooter for new racing series
If you’ve ever wanted to race a 60 mph electric scooter as part of a real racing league, you’re in luck. The eSkootr Championship is preparing a new racing league and has just shown off its eSkootr S1X racing electric scooter.
What’s that? Oh, you don’t have a death wish? Well, that’s fine, you can still read about this fairly insane racing electric scooter anyway.
Expand Expanding CloseThis carbon-negative massive megafactory will produce an EV every 2 seconds
Ola Electric recently began construction on an electric scooter megafactory designed to produce 2 million of its 100 km/h (62 mph) electric two-wheelers per year. The factory doesn’t only produce green vehicles though, it is actually quite green itself.
Expand Expanding CloseGates launches new belt drive system that could lead to advances in electric motorcycles, scooters
Gates Carbon Drive, makers of belt drive systems found in the best-selling electric motorcycles on the market, has just launched a new version of its popular belt drive system.
Expand Expanding CloseNIU releases 2020 financial reports, nearly triples global electric scooter sales
Electric scooter manufacturer NIU has just released its Q4 2020 financial report, along with its full 2020 annual financial report.
Expand Expanding CloseOla reveals first images of its upcoming 62 mph electric scooter
Ola Electric is currently constructing a megafactory in India to produce its premier electric scooter model. Now we’re getting a first look at the scooter itself in newly released images.
Expand Expanding CloseCSC Wiz review: Flying high at 43 mph on the most affordable electric scooter in America
Electric scooters or mopeds are becoming a more common sight on America’s roads. While some models are still fairly pricey, I got the chance to test out the most affordable fast electric scooter available today, the CSC Wiz.
Expand Expanding CloseDubai electric motorbike company wants to replace gas motorcycles around the world
Two-wheeled electric vehicle company One Moto is attempting to replace gas motorcycles already on the road with electric vehicles. The company is starting in its native Dubai, but hopes to expand its mission globally.
Expand Expanding CloseNIU NQi GT review: This fast two-seater electric scooter kept me car-free for the last 6 months
Last fall I walked into my local NIU dealership and rolled out on a shiny new black-and-red NIU NQi GT electric scooter. I’ve been steadily putting on the miles, though between lockdowns and traveling (believe it or not!), I haven’t ridden as much as I would have liked. But having now zoomed past 1,000 km (600 miles) on the odometer, I figure it’s time to let you know my full thoughts on this fun-loving city-conquering electric scooter.
Expand Expanding CloseGogoro launches new 55 mph VIVA MIX smart electric scooter with liquid-cooled belt drive motor
Gogoro has long been a leader in the electric scooter and shared battery market. Now the Taiwan-based company is unveiling a new version of its popular smart scooters known as the VIVA MIX.
Expand Expanding CloseYamaha trademarks new 125cc class electric scooter, revealing continued EV progress
No one can accuse of Yamaha of racing too quickly toward electrification of its two-wheeled lineup. But it appears the company might be slowly lifting its dragging feet after filing a new trademark for an electric scooter.
Expand Expanding CloseOla’s robotic-operated 2 million/yr electric scooter megafactory is already planning exports
Ola, often considered the Indian Uber, knows a thing or two about mobility. After committing to leading in the development of electric vehicle manufacturing with Ola Electric, we’re now getting a look at the company’s near-term plans.
Expand Expanding CloseOla’s electric scooter spied testing, expected to offer 100 km/h speed and 100 km range
Ola electric’s upcoming electric scooter has been spied on the test track, and clues reveal what we can expect to see from the company’s upcoming unveiling.
Expand Expanding CloseLime adds Vespa-style seated electric scooters to its shared rental fleet
While you may normally associate Lime with around half of the standing (and often sideways laying) electric scooters scattered around your local street corner, the company is now adding larger vehicles to the mix. New seated electric scooters from NIU will make their way into Lime’s rental fleet later this spring.
Expand Expanding CloseNIU electric scooter hits 150 mph – vertically – in epic skydive stunt
The fastest speed I’ve reached on my own NIU electric scooter is just shy of 50 mph (80 km/h). But JT Holmes has tripled my best effort – with the help of gravity. As part of NIU’s #MakeLifeElectric campaign, he recently rode an electric scooter out the back of an airplane and (safely) back down to earth.
Expand Expanding CloseApollo Ghost review: Testing a 34 mph electric scooter with better suspension than my first car
Between its powerful motor and large battery, the Apollo Ghost electric scooter has a lot going for it. But one of my favorite parts has to be the long-travel suspension that makes this scooter a true urban assault scooter.
Expand Expanding CloseSegway-Ninebot launches new self-balancing electric scooter with steering wheel
Segway-Ninebot has just opened orders in North America for a new version of the company’s self-balancing electric scooter, the Ninebot S Max.
Expand Expanding CloseAther 450X showcased at CES 2021, claimed to be ‘quickest two-wheeler in 125cc category’
Ather Energy took to this year’s all-digital CES 2021 to showcase the company’s latest electric scooter, the Ather 450X.
Expand Expanding CloseNIU launches faster, more powerful MQi GT electric scooter
Until now, NIU had only offered one high-speed GT version scooter, the NQi-GT. Now, the company’s MQi-series electric scooters are getting their own high-speed version known as the NIU MQi-GT.
Expand Expanding CloseNIU posts Q4 2020 electric scooter sales figures, stock up 13% today
Beijing-based electric scooter manufacturer NIU, traded on the NASDAQ as $NIU, has seen its stock price climb sharply today on its latest positive sales figure report.
Expand Expanding CloseCSC Monterey first ride: Retro electric scooter performance at an e-bike price
I’ve got a thing for vintage design, and the Honda Super Cub-inspired CSC Monterey fully scratches that itch for me. But while vintage design often goes hand in hand with a jump in price, this retro electric scooter costs less than many electric bicycles and offers twice the performance.
Expand Expanding CloseYamaha could be preparing to drastically increase electric two-wheelers in India
Yamaha, and frankly all of the major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, have been slow to embrace electric motorcycles and scooters. This hesitation has opened the door to countless startups that have risen to meet the demand with quick progress.
Now Yamaha may be looking to play catchup and prevent the motorcycle giant from losing future market share.
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