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This AWD Electric Scooter Is Built For Off-Road Adventures

Derek Markham — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:18:55 +0000

The newest electric scooter from Bakcou is an all-terrain model with dual motors, featuring 4″ fat tires, a coil spring suspension fork, hydraulic disc brakes, a carrying capacity of 320 pounds, and 6″ of ground clearance, and it looks capable of providing plenty of fun and functionality both off-road and ... [continued]

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The Velotric Discover 2 Is A Great Commuter E-Bike — CleanTechnica Tested

Derek Markham — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:10:52 +0000

The new Velotric Discover 2 e-bike is a great candidate for a commuter or city bike, with a step-through frame and upright riding position, a front suspension fork and a wide comfortable seat, plus dual fenders and a rear rack. Velotric, while not new to the e-bike business, is kind ... [continued]

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Bike Index Combats E-Bike Theft & Assists Stolen Bike Recoveries With Its Free Registry

Derek Markham — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:57:41 +0000

With the free registry system at the non-profit Bike Index, bicycle and e-bike owners can get access to a potent tool for the potential recovery of their stolen bike. Conventional bicycles have long been a target of thieves, and as anyone who’s had their bike stolen before can testify, it ... [continued]

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The Hopper 3-Wheeled Electric Microcar Is Technically An E-Bike

Derek Markham — Wed, 29 May 2024 19:23:28 +0000

When is a microcar not a microcar? When it’s technically classified as an e-bike electric tricycle, I suppose. The push toward more electric micromobility has seen some interesting ideas in recent years, from tiny EVs to large e-cargo bikes and everything in between, and the 3-wheeled Hopper fits right into ... [continued]

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MOD BIKES Unveils A Full-Suspension Fat Tire Adventure E-Bike

Derek Markham — Thu, 23 May 2024 13:00:41 +0000

MOD BIKES has just announced the launch of a new model of e-bike, the MOD Black, which features front and rear suspension and fat tires for a smoother ride, whether that’s commuting on city streets or communing with nature out on the trails. There wasn’t an “adventure bike” or mountain ... [continued]

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Convert Your Current Bicycle Into An E-Bike For Just $349

Derek Markham — Wed, 22 May 2024 20:12:24 +0000

Swytch is offering its Go e-bike conversion kit at a huge discount for those willing to wait a little while to get it, with up to 50% in potential savings. Turning a spare bike or a favorite bike into an e-bike with this kit might be the most affordable path ... [continued]

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Cityshuttle’s 6-Wheeled E-Cargo Bike System Is Like A Pedal-Powered Semi Truck

Derek Markham — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:09:21 +0000

It looks like a tiny semi-truck and trailer, with the driver sitting in an enclosed cab and pulling a spacious cargo trailer behind, but instead of burning fossil fuels for power, the Cityshuttle ePack is pedaled like a bicycle. This zero emission light goods vehicle could be a key element ... [continued]

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Infinite Mobility’s E-Cargo Bikes Are Solar Powered

Derek Markham — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:35:29 +0000

Infinite Mobility, a Norwegian startup, is developing electric cargo bikes with onboard solar panels that could potentially power a full day’s worth of riding just by parking them in the sun. A production version of a full-sized solar-powered EV is still probably years away, and even the smaller EVs with ... [continued]

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UK Police May Get Portable EMP Device To Shut Down E-Bikes & Scooters

Derek Markham — Wed, 15 May 2024 18:19:21 +0000

In an effort to take a bite out of crimes being committed on e-bikes or electric scooters, an EMP device that can shut down electric motors to stop suspects is being developed for UK police. The booming electric micromobility market has enabled a revolution in zero emission personal transport options ... [continued]

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These 3-Wheeled E-Bikes Are Designed By & For Golfers

Derek Markham — Mon, 13 May 2024 19:38:54 +0000

Fairway Bikes says its 3-wheeled e-bike is a “game-changer” for both golfers and golf courses, as it allows players to “Play faster, move freely, and get active” on the course, while also reducing turf impact and increasing profits due to the bikes’ “no-cost maintenance” when compared to traditional golf carts. ... [continued]

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Reservations Are Open For The $12K Eli ZERO Electric Microcar In The US

Derek Markham — Thu, 09 May 2024 22:05:49 +0000

If you’ve been waiting for an über-cheap EV that can handle all of your daily driving needs on city streets, perhaps for commuting or running errands, and you don’t need it for roadtrips or hauling a bunch of passengers, you’re in luck. Eli Electric Vehicles recently announced that reservations for ... [continued]

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Got $200K & Want To Fly Electric? This Ultralight eVTOL Ships In July & Doesn’t Require A Pilot License

Derek Markham — Wed, 08 May 2024 18:46:16 +0000

For about $200,000, you might be able to attain the ultimate in e-mobility early adopter status, because the Pivotal Helix eVTOL is now available for order in the US, with deliveries starting in July, and you don’t even need a pilot license to fly one. While we patiently await the ... [continued]

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The Solar E-Clipse 2.0 Is A Ridiculously Fun Street Legal E-Moto — CleanTechnica Tested

Derek Markham — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:51:11 +0000

The Solar Scooters Solar E-Clipse 2.0 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, making for a quick and nimble ride both on- and off-road. With a top speed of up to 60 mph capable from its 10kW (peak) motor, and a potential range of up to 70 miles ... [continued]

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Climate Tech Startups: Apply For Up To $3M In Funding From Elemental Excelerator

Derek Markham — Mon, 06 May 2024 21:08:25 +0000

Elemental Excelerator is currently accepting applications from climate tech startups to become a part of its 13th cohort and receive up to $3 million in funding to scale up “climate solutions with deep community impact.” In addition to the funding, the organization will also provide the approved startups with “tailored, ... [continued]

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RYTLE’s MovR3 E-Cargo Bike Has An Onboard Pallet Lift For Quick Loading & Unloading

Derek Markham — Thu, 02 May 2024 19:59:30 +0000

The MovR3 electric cargo bike from Germany’s RYTLE incorporates a feature that enables the driver to quickly swap out an empty cargo box for a full one, similar to how a semi can drop an empty trailer and hook up a full one, which lends itself well to a delivery ... [continued]

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Oh Wow! The Conductor Plus E-Bike Rickshaw Quickly Converts From Carrying Cargo To Passengers

Derek Markham — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:25:42 +0000

An e-cargo bike that can carry goods and passengers? Yes, please. The Oh Wow Conductor Plus is a convertible electric trike that is designed to act as a cargo bike when you need to haul stuff, and to quickly switch into a cycle rickshaw/pedicab mode when you need to carry ... [continued]

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This Heavy Duty E-Cargo Bike Has 2 Cubic Meters Of Payload Space & Can Haul 800+ Pounds

Derek Markham — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:28:26 +0000

Electric cargo bikes are evolving and improving rapidly these days, especially on the commercial and fleet side of things, where increased payload volume and carrying capacity are key, as well as stability, safety, and dependability for daily use. Many of these new ‘professional’ e-cargo bike platforms are coming out of ... [continued]

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This Semi-Enclosed Electric Trike Could Make Commuting A Lot More Fun

Derek Markham — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:50:49 +0000

This electric trike is small enough to fit in bike lanes and bike paths, has an enclosure that offers some protection from the weather, and includes a variety of car-like features such as headlights and tail lights, turn signals, mirrors, and even a roll bar and a windshield with a ... [continued]

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NYC Dept. Of Transportation Authorizes Electric Cargo Bikes For Use On City Streets

Derek Markham — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:01:08 +0000

Last month, New York City’s Department of Transportation authorized the use of electric cargo bikes on city streets, and put some key safety standards in place. On March 27, NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the amendments to the city’s traffic rules to allow the operation of “pedal-assist commercial bicycles,” ... [continued]

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Mercedes-Benz Explores Pairing eSprinter Vans With E-Cargo Bikes For Last-Mile Deliveries

Derek Markham — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:46:05 +0000

A pilot program uses a special Mercedez-Benz eSprinter electric van as a mobile micro-depot which brings ONOMOTION’s standardized container modules to transfer points on its route, where the container is then off-loaded onto an ONO electric cargo bike which then completes the last-mile deliveries. With this system, the electric van ... [continued]

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The Omnidirectional Self-Balancing Screw-Bike Is The Wildest E-Bike Yet

Derek Markham — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:33:39 +0000

The Screw-Bike is a one-of-a-kind electric bike built by YouTuber and mechanical engineer James Bruton, and while its incredible complexity makes it unlikely that something like this will ever end up on the market, it’s an amazing piece of e-bike engineering. The self-balancing Screw-Bike uses 4 in-line Mecanum wheels made ... [continued]

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Fahrbike’s Affordable UrbanCarry Cargo / Utility E-Bikes Come In 3 Sizes

Derek Markham — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:24:46 +0000

Fahrbike’s UrbanCarry line of cargo e-bikes look to be a great option for those looking for some affordable wheels that can carry both you and your gear, whether that’s children or the groceries or a workbag or three. Fahrbike has several UrbanCarry bikes to choose from — the Mini, the ... [continued]

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The Vvolt Slice Lite Is A Right-Sized Lightweight Utility E-Bike — CleanTechnica Tested

Derek Markham — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:51:44 +0000

When a cargo e-bike is too much for your daily needs, but a standard e-bike isn’t enough, then a utility e-bike might be just the right fit, and the Vvolt Slice Lite is a solid contender. Although Portland-based Vvolt is new to the CleanTechnica team, the company has been designing ... [continued]

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This Bicycle Is Made From Recycled Plastic Using Renewable Energy

Derek Markham — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:03:06 +0000

Plastic. It’s literally everywhere on our planet, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. And in case you missed the memo, “plastic recycling is not technically or economically viable at scale,” and is “virtually hopeless.” However, perhaps by using recycled plastics on a small scale, such as for these bicycles by ... [continued]

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Ride1Up Announces Permanent Price Reductions For Many Of Its E-Bikes

Derek Markham — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:34:18 +0000

Ride1Up has established a strong reputation for building reliable e-bikes with quality components at an affordable price, and since it produced its first model in 2018, the company has made a name by delivering high quality e-bikes that are made to last — but which won’t break the bank. CleanTechnica’s ... [continued]

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This German Undertaker Uses An Electric Quadricycle As A Hearse

Derek Markham — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:24:30 +0000

Electric cargo bikes and trikes and quadricycles are being put to a wide variety of uses, from hauling materials to passengers to tools to packages, but what if your passenger is, say, dead? It turns out that electric cargo bikes can also make a great hearse, enabling the deceased to ... [continued]

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Upway’s Artist Collab Creates 6 One-Of-A Kind Art E-Bikes To Benefit Biodiversity Conservation

Derek Markham — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:50:07 +0000

To celebrate Earth Month, Upway, which offers refurbished certified pre-owned e-bikes at competitive prices, is helping to raise money for Re:wild through the sale of six one-of-a-kind e-bikes that were created through a collaboration with two NYC-based artists. For this collaboration, Jason Naylor took several of the e-bikes and turned ... [continued]

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The Bamboo-Framed Diodra S3 Claims To Be “World’s Lightest” E-Bike

Derek Markham — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:47:36 +0000

Diodra, a Romania-based bicycle company, claims its forthcoming S3 e-bike, which is built on a laminated bamboo frame, is the world’s lightest e-bike. However, even at a weight of just 15 kilograms (33 lb), the S3 may not actually be the world’s lightest e-bike, but it’s most likely to be ... [continued]

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Minnesota To Offer Rebates For Up To 75% Of The Cost Of Qualifying E-Bikes

Derek Markham — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:56:20 +0000

This summer, Minnesota residents can apply to get e-bike rebates that are worth up to 75% of the cost of an e-bike and certain accessories, which could go a long way toward getting more people in the saddle. The state has allocated $2 million for 2024 and $2 million for ... [continued]

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The Ryvid Anthem Is A Sleek & Sporty Electric Commuter Motorcycle

Derek Markham — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:38:02 +0000

The Ryvid Anthem looks like a great zero emission city bike, whether it’s ridden for commuting, running errands, or just plain fun. With a top speed of up to 84 mph, a range of up to 75 miles per charge, and a relatively quick charging time, the Anthem has a ... [continued]

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Charge An E-Bike With Solar Power For Electrifying Bikepacking Trips

Derek Markham — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:02:29 +0000

Riding your e-bike way out beyond the grid doesn’t necessarily have to mean you’re going to end up having to pedal it without electric assist all the way home (or to the next outlet) if you don’t want to. Some crafty e-bikers have been experimenting over the years with ways ... [continued]

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Do You Even Solar, Bro? Installers Can Compete In The 2025 Solar Games For Cash Prizes

Derek Markham — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:01:50 +0000

There’s nothing like a little friendly competition to shake things up a bit, no matter what the industry, and for solar installers, the 2025 Solar Games offer a chance for teams to show off their skills — and have a shot at winning a $10,000 cash prize. 2025 will be ... [continued]

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Tarform’s Electric Motorcycles Are Poetry In Motion

Derek Markham — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:39:05 +0000

Tarform’s electric motorcycles are works of art even when standing still, but are pure poetry in motion on the road. The company’s flagship model, the Luna, evokes café racer and scrambler vibes, but this premium bike also features a high tech electric drivetrain bundled into its head-turning package. The Luna, ... [continued]

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Maeving’s Electric Motorcycles Offer Zero-Emission Thrills With A Healthy Dose Of Nostalgia

Derek Markham — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:40:39 +0000

The body of Maeving’s electric motorcycles emulate the iconic look of the café racers and bobbers of yesteryear, but without all the noise and fumes. The UK-based Maeving has successfully married classic British motorcycle design with a zero-emission electric drivetrain and produced a worthy (and stylish) contender for a lightweight ... [continued]

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Invest With This Kiva-Like Nonprofit & Help Build Solar Projects In The Global South

Derek Markham — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:39:02 +0000

A nonprofit working to harness the power of micro-investments to help fund solar projects in the Global South, with a very Kiva-like approach.

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The NOVUS One Lightweight E-Moto Could Make City Commuting Fun

Derek Markham — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:31:34 +0000

The NOVUS One electric motorcycle is a quick and right-sized bike for getting around the city, bringing together some great specs and an ultramodern look in a lightweight package.

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The 62MPH eROCKIT “Human Hybrid” Electric Motorcycle Is Pedal-Operated

Derek Markham — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:38:11 +0000

The eROCKIT is claimed to be the world’s fastest e-bike, with a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h), but just calling it an e-bike doesn’t make it so, even if it’s pedal-operated. eROCKIT calls it a “Human Hybrid®,” and it certainly is a unique approach to 2-wheeled e-mobility, however, ... [continued]

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The Cowboy Cross Is A Smooth New Urban E-Bike

Derek Markham — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:45:27 +0000

The Belgian bike company Cowboy has just launched a new model of e-bike, called the Cross, which it says is "a design icon in the making."

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The TELO Electric Pickup Is A Tiny Truck With Big Features

Derek Markham — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:26:42 +0000

If you want to buy an electric pickup truck, your options are still fairly limited, but they are available. However, if you want to buy a little truck, not your standard full-size pickup, you’re almost out of luck unless you opt for a NEV with a small bed on the ... [continued]

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Wait, What? Two New Hydrogen Motorcycle Projects Keep The Hopium Coming

Derek Markham — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:21:50 +0000

In today’s news that makes you go hmmm.… A couple of recent news items from some well-known organizations caught my eye, not just because they are both working on hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle projects, but also because the names of both institutions have a certain cachet in the tech world ... [continued]

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The 2300W Mid-Drive Motor In The New Biktrix eMTB Requires A 2-Chain Drivetrain

Derek Markham — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:59:58 +0000

And now for something completely different: an e-bike with a mid-drive motor so powerful that it needs a separate drivetrain with its own chain. The forthcoming Biktrix Juggernaut FS XD electric mountain bike features a 2300W mid-drive motor, which is capable of producing up to 10 times the power that ... [continued]

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The Moped-Ish ASYNC A1 Pro Is A Funky Belt-Driven “Power Beast”

Derek Markham — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:08:11 +0000

The e-mobility company ASYNC calls its A1 Pro model a “structurally re-imagined power beast,” and it certainly is a unique looking e-bike, with seemingly more in common with a little e-moto than a bicycle. However, the A1 is a Class 3 e-bike and can be pedaled, although I’d venture a ... [continued]

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This Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack Holds 5 E-Bikes — And Loads Itself

Derek Markham — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:32:08 +0000

This ingenious hitch-mounted e-bike rack is a novel solution to hauling multiple electric bikes on your car, truck, RV, or SUV, and even more clever is the fact that all of the eRack models feature an electric “self-loading” function so that virtually no heavy lifting is involved. One of the ... [continued]

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Be The Envy Of The Neighborhood With The MOD BIKES Easy + SideCar — CleanTechnica Tested

Derek Markham — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:57:43 +0000

The vintage-look MOD BIKES Easy e-bike is a powerful, stylish, and comfortable ride on its own, but when the SideCar is attached, this combo is a serious head-turner and is almost guaranteed to incite some world-class envy wherever it’s ridden. Just like any other style of e-bike, it’s not for ... [continued]

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The Dogood ZERO: An Electric Microcar For Urban Living

Derek Markham — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:09:49 +0000

This little EV claims it has more space inside than a Lamborghini, as well as "more electric range than a Ferrari," which, while technically true, is very funny comparison for a £6,000 electric microcar.

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