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carQon Carving Electric Cargo Trike
Electric cargo bikes and trikes are great car alternatives. UPS is even using them for deliveries!
The carQon is an electric trike that can carve into corners similar to a 2 wheel eCargo bike.
In addition the carQon has suspension, a Brose mid drive motor, a belt drive, and more.
Here is a video of the [Read more…] about eBike News: Carving eTrike, eCruisers, eRoad Bike, eBike Share, & More! [VIDEOS]
The lightweight and economical Populo Sport eBike has arrived for testing and review.
This 35.7 pound fixie style eBike has a clean look with a focus on keeping things simple and economical with a price of $999!
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 Populo Sport Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
Netherlands Pons Acquires US’s Faraday
Showing the growing value of the US e-bike market, European giant Pon Holdings has acquired US’s Faraday.
Faraday makes stylish retro-inspired city bikes and were featured in EBR back in September 2016, where their impressive commercial growth was revealed.
Here is a look at the latest Faraday eBikes with founder Adam Vollmer who will [Read more…] about eBike News: Adventure in the Alps, eCargo Challenge, Faraday Acquired, CES, & More! [VIDEOS]
After many miles of putting the Raleigh Tristar iE through it’s paces it has proven to be a comfortable, easy to ride, high performance electric trike that is a fun neighborhood town and country cruiser!
At $2,599 the Raleigh Tristar iE has added a lot of modern day electric bike tech to the comfortable upright trike design.
It can climb steeper hills with its mid drive motor, make errand running easy with its cargo basket, and really go the distance with its option for double batteries!
In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric trike. [Read more…] about Raleigh Tristar iE Electric Trike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]
As 2016 disappears from view and e-bike manufacturers look to what 2017 will bring, electricbikereport.com outlines what it sees as the main trends that emerged in e-bike design over the last 12 months and of course the highlights.
E-BIKES GO MAINSTREAM….IN THE MEDIA TOO
Whilst its been known for some time that countries like the Netherlands and Germany are leading the e-bike charge in the western world (in terms of sales numbers anyway) 2016 seems to be the year when other countries long languishing in the doldrums really began to catch up – the US and the UK in particular.
E-bikes also made it big in mainstream media too, from the mainstream cycling press to ABC and [Read more…] about eBike Year in the Rearview Mirror: 2016 eBike Trends & Highlights [VIDEOS]
Batteries with Endless Lifespan?
Bike Europe reports that MIT and Samsung have partnered to develop a new solid electrolyte lithium battery that has the potential for an endless lifespan, improved capacity (range), and it could be significantly safer than the current technology.
Because it uses a solid electrolyte there would be “nothing to burn” and the cost to transport lithium batteries could be reduced.
Another improvement would be that these would not be affected by cold weather [Read more…] about eBike News: Endless Lifespan Battery, New eBikes, Top eMTBs, Safer Bike Lanes, & More! [VIDEOS]
The variety of electric bikes is growing every day and Life EV has launched the first affordable production electric BMX bike for $699!
Not only that, but this eBMX is assembled near Ft. Lauderdale Florida!
The Life EV eBMX provides assist up to 20 mph with a stated range of 25 to 40 mph and there are many color options to choose from.
The introductory price of $699 will not last long because this a first production price that they are running with their Indiegogo campaign. Once the bikes are in full production they will be $1,399. [Read more…] about Affordable Electric BMX Bike From Life EV! [VIDEOS]
Solar Electric Bike Wheel
Forbes reports that an intriguing solar e-wheel kit is to be premiered at the forthcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Apparently it will be exhibited by French firm Rool’in, but unfortunately details are brief.
Rool’in’s website only currently details its conventional kits which come in three wheel sizes, 20″, 26″ and 28″. The website boasts 5 minute fitting, Samsung batteries and a range of bewteen 30km and 50km depending on the wheel size used.
The kit is compliant with EU bike laws, coming with a pedelec sensor (the sensor can be bought as a separate kit to fit to a second bike, so the wheel can be swapped over quickly and easily). Prices are from €615. Here’s a video [Read more…] about eBike News: Solar Wheel, GPS Tracking, Death Valley, Snow Rides, & More! [VIDEOS]
The Raleigh Tristar iE step thru trike is in for testing and review!
Comfortably cruising around the neighborhood with enough cargo capacity for running errands is what the Tristar iE is all about.
This eTrike features a 350 watt mid drive motor and a 48V 8.7ah lithium-ion battery with the option to add a second battery for double the range!
The Raleigh Tristar iE is priced at $2,599 USD.
In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and [Read more…] about Raleigh Tristar iE Electric Trike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs
Christmas Deliveries by E-bike in London
East London’s Waltham Forest Council are funding a free local delivery service by e-cargo bike or hybrid van paid for by the paid for by the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund.
It looked to be off to a good start, with Road.cc reporting that 300 parcels had initially been delivered in three days.
There are long term plans too, with Councillor Clyde Loakes, commenting: “We will use the results of the trial in Walthamstow to develop our plans for a borough-wide zero emission courier service in [Read more…] about eBike News: Holiday Deliveries, Pros on eBMX, Light eFolder, Solaroad, Sidecar, & More! [VIDEOS]
