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Should Electric Bikes Be Subsidized Like Electric Cars?

-By Richard Shrubb

Could government subsidies get more people on e-bikes?

A number of European countries have begun schemes to pay towards the cost of new e-bikes.

In Sweden there is a 25% subsidy for all e-bike sales until 2020.

A UK campaign is growing in strength for their government to do the same. Importantly incentivizing people into buying e-bikes isn’t just to support the industry (as many governments subsidize the oil and gas industry for example).

Let’s look at the reasons that e-bike tax breaks or government grants could get people out of their cars and onto their electric bikes.  [Read more…] about Should Electric Bikes Be Subsidized Like Electric Cars?

BULLS SIX50 EVO AM 3 Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

BULLS is rolling out a huge line up of 2018 eBikes and the new SIX50 EVO AM 3 is their big travel eMTB with the new Bosch PowerTube 500 integrated frame battery.

With nearly 6″ of front and rear RockShox suspension and the high volume Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5″ x 2.8″ Plus size tires the AM 3 is definitely an all mountain eMTB!

The AM 3 has a nice spec of components like the Bosch Performance CX motor, Shimano XT drivetrain, Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes, KS LEV dropper post, and more. 

The BULLS SIX50 EVO AM 3 is priced at $5,499.

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…] about BULLS SIX50 EVO AM 3 Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

eBike News: 2,800 Mile Ride to CES, RadBurro eCargo, Ford eBike Share, Police eBikes, & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s eBike news roundup:

  • 2,800 Mile Ride to CES from NYC to Vegas 
  • RadBurro Commercial eCargo Trike
  • Juiced Speedy eFat and Enki eBMX Folder
  • CES eBike Coverage
  • SITAEL Magnetic Smartphone Holder
  • Ford eBike Share & Many More
  • Green Bay Police eBike Fleet
  • Inspiring Couple Use eTrike to Ride Together
  • Battery Tech Update
  • Subsidies for Finnish eBikers 
  • And Much More!

[Read more…] about eBike News: 2,800 Mile Ride to CES, RadBurro eCargo, Ford eBike Share, Police eBikes, & More! [VIDEOS]

Swappable eBike Batteries? Why The Industry Won’t Make Them For Everyone [VIDEOS]

Pushme eBike System

Ever since batteries were first developed for home appliances and toys we have been able to take them out and put fresh ones in.

Why not on electric bikes? 

In this article we will look at a few swappable eBike battery systems and the reasons why most eBikes won’t have standardized batteries.
[Read more…] about Swappable eBike Batteries? Why The Industry Won’t Make Them For Everyone [VIDEOS]

Pedaling Seattle by Electric Bike: Commuting & eBike Adventures

By Paul Tolme

As an avid bicyclist who hates driving in the city and who pedals for all errands such as grocery shopping and visiting the Post Office, moving to Seattle was both exciting and challenging.

Seattle gets high marks from bicycle advocacy groups, and the city has a decent network of bike lanes, segregated trails and paths.

However, I was among the doubters when a 2016 study ranked the city No. 1 in the country for bicyclists. 

The truth is that Seattle is tough place to ride every day due to many factors [Read more…] about Pedaling Seattle by Electric Bike: Commuting & eBike Adventures

2017 eBike Highlights: eRoad, eMTB, eFolder, eCargo, eAdventures, & More! [VIDEOS]

2017 was a big year for electric bikes.

eBike designers used the latest technology to improve features, reduce eBike weight, and blend the looks of the electrical systems with the bike design.

In addition, the way people use eBikes continues to evolve; from daily commuting to deliveries to all sorts of fun eBike adventures. 

Here’s a look back at some of the most notable e-bike stories that made the news in 2017. [Read more…] about 2017 eBike Highlights: eRoad, eMTB, eFolder, eCargo, eAdventures, & More! [VIDEOS]

How Government Grants Can Help eBike Deliveries

By Richard Shrubb

Rob King, Managing Director of Cambridge, UK based Outspoken Delivery spoke to us about how a London borough council supported them into opening a new branch in London. 

Outspoken Delivery was originally a cycle couriers Rob founded in 2005 in the ancient university city of Cambridge.

While the business did well initially, they found that competition was extremely intense so the company moved into ordinary cargo bikes that had 120lb payload capacity, and could be used for last mile deliveries.

This enabled the business to expand.  [Read more…] about How Government Grants Can Help eBike Deliveries

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