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VanMoof S3 e-bike review: better than the best

And less expensive, too

Thomas Ricker
Lime reactivates small fleets of scooters, offers free rides for healthcare, law enforcement workersLime reactivates small fleets of scooters, offers free rides for healthcare, law enforcement workers
Lime is buying up the remnants of electric skateboard company BoostedLime is buying up the remnants of electric skateboard company Boosted
Boosted board riders turn to each other after the company’s collapseBoosted board riders turn to each other after the company’s collapse
VanMoof’s less expensive S3 and X3 e-bikes leakVanMoof’s less expensive S3 and X3 e-bikes leak
Gocycle GXi e-bike review: fancy folder

The most sophisticated folding electric bike that lots of money can buy

Thomas Ricker
Lyft is offering free e-scooter trips to health care workers fighting COVID-19Lyft is offering free e-scooter trips to health care workers fighting COVID-19
New York finally legalizes electric bikes and scootersNew York finally legalizes electric bikes and scooters
Muto review: a near-perfect electric city bike

A near-perfect city bike with innovative ‘Click & Roll’ accessory system

Thomas Ricker
London health workers to receive free e-bike loaners to avoid public transportLondon health workers to receive free e-bike loaners to avoid public transport
Bird lays off nearly a third of its staff during coronavirus pandemicBird lays off nearly a third of its staff during coronavirus pandemic
Now is a great time to buy an e-bike

Social distance over greater distances

Andrew J. Hawkins and Thomas Ricker
Rad Power Bikes releases an upgraded version of its best electric bikeRad Power Bikes releases an upgraded version of its best electric bike
Lyft is offering free and discounted bike-share passes for workers fighting the coronavirusLyft is offering free and discounted bike-share passes for workers fighting the coronavirus
Electric scooter-sharing grinds to a halt in response to the COVID-19 pandemicElectric scooter-sharing grinds to a halt in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Lime is yanking its electric scooters from California and Washington due to coronavirusLime is yanking its electric scooters from California and Washington due to coronavirus
Electric scooters scooting closer to legality on British roadsElectric scooters scooting closer to legality on British roads
Boosted lays off ‘significant portion’ of its employeesBoosted lays off ‘significant portion’ of its employees
Smile, the new Microlino and Microletta electrics are here

An electric microcar and three-wheeled e-trike for Europe

Thomas Ricker
Jeep’s high performance electric bike is now available for pre-order, but you probably can’t afford itJeep’s high performance electric bike is now available for pre-order, but you probably can’t afford it
E-bike startup Wheels lays off staff as dockless micromobility struggles continueE-bike startup Wheels lays off staff as dockless micromobility struggles continue
Ford’s Spin electric scooters are coming to EuropeFord’s Spin electric scooters are coming to Europe
System that limits e-bike speeds will be tested on Dutch roadsSystem that limits e-bike speeds will be tested on Dutch roads
Bird Pay tries to appease local businesses plagued by scootersBird Pay tries to appease local businesses plagued by scooters
Where are the bike lanes in Lego world?Where are the bike lanes in Lego world?
Andrew J. Hawkins
Electric Citi Bikes are back after braking malfunction grounded the fleetElectric Citi Bikes are back after braking malfunction grounded the fleet
Civilized Cycles is an electric bike full of surprisesCivilized Cycles is an electric bike full of surprises
‘Emoji jacket’ can help cyclists communicate their never-ending rage to drivers‘Emoji jacket’ can help cyclists communicate their never-ending rage to drivers
Boosted’s struggling to move beyond electric skateboards

Growth, tariffs, and a pivot to scooters has left the startup searching for more money

Sean O'Kane
Bird gobbles up another rival scooter startup, this time in EuropeBird gobbles up another rival scooter startup, this time in Europe
Skip pulls back the curtain on the high costs of electric scooter maintenanceSkip pulls back the curtain on the high costs of electric scooter maintenance
Scooter startup Lime is laying off 14 percent of its workers and exiting 12 marketsScooter startup Lime is laying off 14 percent of its workers and exiting 12 markets
This $3,995 fat-tire electric scooter is totally unique — just don’t pick it upThis $3,995 fat-tire electric scooter is totally unique — just don’t pick it up
Segway’s S-Pod looks weird, but it’s a lot of fun to driveSegway’s S-Pod looks weird, but it’s a lot of fun to drive
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Unagi’s $990 electric scooters are getting more powerful — and more colorfulUnagi’s $990 electric scooters are getting more powerful — and more colorful
China’s NIU starts selling its electric mopeds in the USChina’s NIU starts selling its electric mopeds in the US
Rad Power Bikes’ flagship electric bicycle, the RadRover, has a new lookRad Power Bikes’ flagship electric bicycle, the RadRover, has a new look
Segway’s newest self-balancing vehicle is an egg-shaped wheelchairSegway’s newest self-balancing vehicle is an egg-shaped wheelchair
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Segway-Ninebot unveils an electric kick scooter with cruise controlSegway-Ninebot unveils an electric kick scooter with cruise control
RadRunner electric utility bike review: my daily driver

This is a review of an electric bike that I couldn’t stop riding long enough to actually write

Andrew J. Hawkins

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