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Spin is adding sensor-powered ADAS to its electric scooters to curb scofflaw ridingSpin is adding sensor-powered ADAS to its electric scooters to curb scofflaw riding
We tested Harley-Davidson’s new Serial 1 electric bikesWe tested Harley-Davidson’s new Serial 1 electric bikes
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VanMoof X3: five months later

A great e-bike, with caveats

Sam Byford
Lime unveils next-gen scooter as it continues to inch toward profitabilityLime unveils next-gen scooter as it continues to inch toward profitability
Harley-Davidson’s new electric bikes look incredible — but they won’t be cheap

Serial 1 Cycle will launch with four distinct models

Andrew J. Hawkins
BMW’s new electric scooter concept aims to be your perfect cyberpunk mountBMW’s new electric scooter concept aims to be your perfect cyberpunk mount
Cheating VanMoof e-bikes will be slowed outside the USCheating VanMoof e-bikes will be slowed outside the US
Mokumono Delta S electric bike review: totally untubular

A new e-bike company wants to bring bicycle manufacturing back to Europe

Thomas Ricker
Lime’s CEO on the future of scooters: ‘COVID has turned from a headwind into a tailwind’Lime’s CEO on the future of scooters: ‘COVID has turned from a headwind into a tailwind’
Harley-Davidson unveils a gorgeous new electric bike called Serial 1Harley-Davidson unveils a gorgeous new electric bike called Serial 1
Uber’s Jump bikes get a second life in Mexico CityUber’s Jump bikes get a second life in Mexico City
Fiido D11 folding electric bike review: $999 and worth it

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Thomas Ricker
Lime adds Wheels shared e-bikes to its app as it seeks to become a one-stop shop for mobilityLime adds Wheels shared e-bikes to its app as it seeks to become a one-stop shop for mobility
Ridepanda wants to be your ‘one-stop shop’ for electric bikes and scootersRidepanda wants to be your ‘one-stop shop’ for electric bikes and scooters
Polaris and Zero Motorcycles are teaming up to make electric off-road vehicles and snowmobilesPolaris and Zero Motorcycles are teaming up to make electric off-road vehicles and snowmobiles
Bird doubles down on selling electric scooters directly to customersBird doubles down on selling electric scooters directly to customers
Cowboy electric bikes getting automatic crash detection for freeCowboy electric bikes getting automatic crash detection for free
VanMoof founders on S3 e-bike issues, delays, and new at-home support

Brothers Ties and Taco Carlier have raised $53.5 million in funding since May

Thomas Ricker
Hunter Board is a 34 mph electric skateboard with a unique suspension systemHunter Board is a 34 mph electric skateboard with a unique suspension system
Making the $4,599 Gogoro Eeyo 1S electric bike more practicalMaking the $4,599 Gogoro Eeyo 1S electric bike more practical
Revel launches its shared electric mopeds in San FranciscoRevel launches its shared electric mopeds in San Francisco
A bill that could have ended California’s scooter and bike businesses has been amendedA bill that could have ended California’s scooter and bike businesses has been amended
Shared bike and scooter companies are freaking out over a new bill in CaliforniaShared bike and scooter companies are freaking out over a new bill in California
Unagi launches $39-a-month subscription for its stylish electric scootersUnagi launches $39-a-month subscription for its stylish electric scooters
Lime adds the Jump e-bikes Uber didn’t scrap to its appLime adds the Jump e-bikes Uber didn’t scrap to its app
Revel suspends its electric moped service in NYC after two people are killedRevel suspends its electric moped service in NYC after two people are killed
Gogoro Eeyo 1S electric bike review: unapologetic fun

Young, brash, and proudly impractical

Thomas Ricker
Paris snubs Bird in highly competitive electric scooter competitionParis snubs Bird in highly competitive electric scooter competition
Razor launches a new lineup of affordable electric scooters for adultsRazor launches a new lineup of affordable electric scooters for adults
SoundCloud’s co-founders are launching an e-bike subscription service in BerlinSoundCloud’s co-founders are launching an e-bike subscription service in Berlin
The best electric scooters, according to expertsThe best electric scooters, according to experts
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Rechargeable, lightweight, and convenient electric scooters for people that need a new vehicle

Superstrata unveils ‘world’s first’ 3D-printed unibody electric bikeSuperstrata unveils ‘world’s first’ 3D-printed unibody electric bike
Yamaha’s new electric bicycle Civante is a fitness-focused speed demonYamaha’s new electric bicycle Civante is a fitness-focused speed demon
eSkootr is a high-speed electric scooter racing series launching in 2021eSkootr is a high-speed electric scooter racing series launching in 2021
The federal government says Bird got at least a $5 million bailout loan, but the company denies itThe federal government says Bird got at least a $5 million bailout loan, but the company denies it
Lime is relaunching Jump’s electric bikes in LondonLime is relaunching Jump’s electric bikes in London
VanMoof’s e-bike ad banned in France for creating a ‘climate of anxiety’VanMoof’s e-bike ad banned in France for creating a ‘climate of anxiety’
The UK will finally allow electric scooter rentals starting July 4thThe UK will finally allow electric scooter rentals starting July 4th
Segway’s iconic (and oft-ridiculed) self-balancing scooter is ending productionSegway’s iconic (and oft-ridiculed) self-balancing scooter is ending production
Rad Power Bikes’ latest model, the RadMission, is its slimmest and cheapest electric bike yetRad Power Bikes’ latest model, the RadMission, is its slimmest and cheapest electric bike yet

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