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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
Electric bikes and scooters will stay illegal in New York thanks to Governor CuomoElectric bikes and scooters will stay illegal in New York thanks to Governor Cuomo
Today in Christmas miracles: a failed electric scooter company is getting bailed outToday in Christmas miracles: a failed electric scooter company is getting bailed out
D-Fly Group’s Dragonfly ‘hyperscooter’ can hit a top speed of 38 mphD-Fly Group’s Dragonfly ‘hyperscooter’ can hit a top speed of 38 mph
Lime launches weekly subscription service for frequent ridersLime launches weekly subscription service for frequent riders
Segway-Ninebot is getting into the electric moped and scooter gameSegway-Ninebot is getting into the electric moped and scooter game
Forget electric cars — e-bikes will be the top selling EV in the next decadeForget electric cars — e-bikes will be the top selling EV in the next decade
How three Australian brothers plan to kick-flip over Boosted with a new lineup of electric skateboardsHow three Australian brothers plan to kick-flip over Boosted with a new lineup of electric skateboards
Wheels redesigns its shareable e-bikes to include a helmetWheels redesigns its shareable e-bikes to include a helmet
Unicorn, e-scooter startup from co-creator of Tile, shuts down with no money for refundsUnicorn, e-scooter startup from co-creator of Tile, shuts down with no money for refunds
Why electric scooters are illegal in New York and LondonWhy electric scooters are illegal in New York and London
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Electric Citi Bikes are coming back to NYC this winterElectric Citi Bikes are coming back to NYC this winter
Wellbots is offering Black Friday discounts on electric scooters to readers of The VergeWellbots is offering Black Friday discounts on electric scooters to readers of The Verge
Bird will give you free scooter rides if you take a selfie while wearing a helmetBird will give you free scooter rides if you take a selfie while wearing a helmet
Two electric scooter companies, Ojo and Gotcha, are merging to take on Bird and LimeTwo electric scooter companies, Ojo and Gotcha, are merging to take on Bird and Lime

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