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Spin’s electric scooters will be available to rent in the Lyft appSpin’s electric scooters will be available to rent in the Lyft app
Super73 announces a bunch of new models, including an electric motorcycle and e-bikes for kidsSuper73 announces a bunch of new models, including an electric motorcycle and e-bikes for kids
Tern announces a more affordable version of its popular electric cargo bikeTern announces a more affordable version of its popular electric cargo bike
Ampler now offers five e-bikes for all types of ridersAmpler now offers five e-bikes for all types of riders
Ford sells electric scooter unit Spin to Berlin’s TierFord sells electric scooter unit Spin to Berlin’s Tier
Razor updates its iconic kick scooters with electric motors and powerful batteriesRazor updates its iconic kick scooters with electric motors and powerful batteries
Uber and Lyft are finally starting to look like different companiesUber and Lyft are finally starting to look like different companies
E-bike maker Cowboy joins the exclusive $100 million clubE-bike maker Cowboy joins the exclusive $100 million club
Lime launches its new electric bikes in Washington, DC as part of $50 million blitzLime launches its new electric bikes in Washington, DC as part of $50 million blitz
Ford’s e-scooter company is pulling out of any city that doesn’t limit competitionFord’s e-scooter company is pulling out of any city that doesn’t limit competition
Peloton rival Echelon’s new connected bike is fit for the clubPeloton rival Echelon’s new connected bike is fit for the club
Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire is merging with a SPAC to go publicHarley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle brand LiveWire is merging with a SPAC to go public
Citing fires, London’s transport agency bans e-scooters on public transit networkCiting fires, London’s transport agency bans e-scooters on public transit network
The e-bike revolution comes to the Bronx

E-bike companies are teaming up with local non-profits to provide discounts to frontline workers. Could this be a nationwide model?

Andrew J. Hawkins
Miami rescinds its short-lived ban on shared electric scootersMiami rescinds its short-lived ban on shared electric scooters
Porsche acquires a majority stake in high-end electric bike maker GreypPorsche acquires a majority stake in high-end electric bike maker Greyp
Miami commission votes to banish electric scooters from its streetsMiami commission votes to banish electric scooters from its streets
Cowboy will send someone to wash your e-bike and fix flat tires, for a priceCowboy will send someone to wash your e-bike and fix flat tires, for a price
Juiced’s new fat-tire electric bike targets a younger generation of ridersJuiced’s new fat-tire electric bike targets a younger generation of riders
Lime raises over $500 million, confirms plans to take its electric scooter company publicLime raises over $500 million, confirms plans to take its electric scooter company public
New Biden plan would give e-bike buyers up to $1,500 in tax creditsNew Biden plan would give e-bike buyers up to $1,500 in tax credits
Rad Power Bikes overtakes VanMoof to become the ‘most funded’ e-bike companyRad Power Bikes overtakes VanMoof to become the ‘most funded’ e-bike company
The new Onewheel GT can travel 32 miles on a single chargeThe new Onewheel GT can travel 32 miles on a single charge
Cowboy 3 electric bike review: better safe than sporty
Bird’s scooters will now emit annoying beeps when you drive on the sidewalkBird’s scooters will now emit annoying beeps when you drive on the sidewalk
VanMoof’s new V e-bike is its fastest ever

Fast and furious

Thomas Ricker
E-bike maker Cowboy finally moseys its way to the US from EuropeE-bike maker Cowboy finally moseys its way to the US from Europe
Unagi reveals ‘Model Eleven,’ an electric scooter that plays music, avoids potholes, and looks incredibleUnagi reveals ‘Model Eleven,’ an electric scooter that plays music, avoids potholes, and looks incredible
Rad Power Bikes’ new RadCity e-bike makes commuting (and hill climbing) much easierRad Power Bikes’ new RadCity e-bike makes commuting (and hill climbing) much easier
Specialized’s next-generation Turbo e-bikes are basically computers on wheelsSpecialized’s next-generation Turbo e-bikes are basically computers on wheels
Harley-Davidson’s stunning vintage-inspired electric bikes are going on saleHarley-Davidson’s stunning vintage-inspired electric bikes are going on sale
Electric scooter startup Gogoro is going publicElectric scooter startup Gogoro is going public
Tern GSD S10 LX electric cargo bike review: no more excuses

A powerful, impressive cargo bike in its own right, but it’s really all about the accessories

Andrew J. Hawkins
Revolt of the delivery workers

Exploited by apps. Attacked by thieves. Unprotected by police. New York City’s 65,000 bikers have only themselves to count on.

Josh Dzieza
BMW’s e-bike concepts are motorcycles outside the city, bicycles withinBMW’s e-bike concepts are motorcycles outside the city, bicycles within
The Fiido X folding e-bike: what a difference a year makes

An impressive follow-up to the Fiido D11

Thomas Ricker
BMW’s new CE 02 mini-bike concept is electricBMW’s new CE 02 mini-bike concept is electric
This chainless drive system could revolutionize e-bike designsThis chainless drive system could revolutionize e-bike designs
VanMoof raises $128M to become ‘most funded e-bike company in the world’VanMoof raises $128M to become ‘most funded e-bike company in the world’
Best Buy is now selling electric bikes, scooters, and mopeds — in store and onlineBest Buy is now selling electric bikes, scooters, and mopeds — in store and online

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