[ad_1] It’s billed as the “most powerful” off-road mountain bike yet, and there are some specs to back that up. The machine mates a 750W motor with chunky 4.8-inch tires that (along with Fire-Link suspension) should handle rougher trails. You can also expect up to 40 miles of range. Electrek suspected that the motor is […]
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Nawa’s stylish e-motorbike uses an ultracapacitor to drastically boost range
[ad_1] The prototype won’t ever be sold, but Nawa wanted to demonstrate what it’s latest ultracapacitors can do. To best showcase the tech, it created a split “tank” design with the ultracapacitor unit in the top slot and the regular battery down below. Because they’re built of carbon, the ultracapacitors are relatively inexpensive and weigh […]
E-bikes are now allowed in US national parks, for better or worse
[ad_1] E-bikes make it easier to travel far, the NPS said. It could likewise enable park rides for people with limited mobility, particularly on hilly and otherwise challenging terrain. They might also lower emissions and improve air quality by reducing the use of cars and motorcycles. It’s not certain how the service would enforce the […]
Harley-Davidson is exploring electric bicycles
[ad_1] If Harley-Davidson's LiveWire is too rich for your blood, the company might have an electric two-wheeler that's decidedly more accessible. Electrek has learned that Harley unveiled a trio of pedal-assist electric bicycle prototypes at its Annual Dea… [ad_2] Source link
Lyft disables San Francisco e-bikes after suspected battery fires
[ad_1] Don’t think I’ll be going on a @lyft @baywheels any time soon. Yikes. pic.twitter.com/MOU9wIjgII — Zach Rutta (@zrutta44) July 27, 2019 Bay Wheels used to be known as Ford GoBikes until Lyft rebranded it in June, a few days before the ride-sharing service sued the city over e-bike exclusivity — the city wanted to […]
Cannondale’s electric mountain bikes offer more power for the trail
[ad_1] The Moterra and Habit NEO share a new 250W Bosch drive unit that promises more torque and overall power even as it reduces the weight. Cannondale hasn’t shared range figures, but it’s betting that the 500Wh and 625Wh batteries will ease range fears. After that, changes mostly come down to purpose. Moterra riders have […]
New York set to legalize e-scooters and e-bikes
[ad_1] Municipalities would still have to give e-scooter and e-bike companies the go-ahead, and would decide how to regulate them. For instance, under the state-wide bill, riders won’t need to wear helmets, though cities could require that. If the bill progresses as expected, e-scooters and e-bikes are likely to come to New York City, a […]
Uber’s Jump will take on Lime’s e-bikes in London
[ad_1] Until Lime arrived, most of London’s bikeshare competitors were smaller companies. Now that Uber is getting in the game, there’s another large-scale player, and it can rival Lime in terms of pricing and scale. The new Jump fleet will cost £1 to unlock and £0.12 per minute, with your first five minutes free. Lime’s […]
Lyft removes e-bikes from various cities over unexpectedly strong brakes
[ad_1] A new e-bike is on the way, Citi Bike said in a statement, but for the time being all three companies are replacing e-bikes with classic pedal bikes in their fleets. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are proactively removing the pedal-assist bikes from service,” the companies said in respective statements. “We know […]
Gocycle’s GX is a head-turning e-bike that folds in a flash
[ad_1] Move closer, however, and you’ll notice a new clasp in the center of the frame. Gocycle has redesigned the folding mechanism and claims the GX can be broken down in under 10 seconds. Unlike the company’s previous models, you don’t have to take the wheels off. You merely flip the switch and fold the […]