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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
VanMoof adds manual gear shifting to S3 and X3 e-bikesVanMoof adds manual gear shifting to S3 and X3 e-bikes
Bird’s new electric bike looks like a VanMoof, and you can buy itBird’s new electric bike looks like a VanMoof, and you can buy it
Scooter sharing has finally come to NYC — is the city ready?

A lack of protected bike lanes and a sharp increase in cyclist injuries could hamper the Big Apple’s rollout of e-scooters

Andrew J. Hawkins
Spin’s electric scooters are coming to Google MapsSpin’s electric scooters are coming to Google Maps
The lightest folding electric bike is a costly rideable that almost does it all

Hummingbird’s second-generation electric bike gets a lot right

Jon Porter
Harley-Davidson’s custom electric chopper is up for auction, and I must have itHarley-Davidson’s custom electric chopper is up for auction, and I must have it
The Senate’s E-BIKE Act could make electric bikes a lot cheaperThe Senate’s E-BIKE Act could make electric bikes a lot cheaper
The new RadRover is Rad Power Bikes’ first e-bike with an integrated batteryThe new RadRover is Rad Power Bikes’ first e-bike with an integrated battery

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