French automaker Peugeot is certainly not a newcomer to the electric bicycle world like many other automakers that have only begun dipping their toe in the e-bike waters. Peugeot has a long history producing bicycles that dates back over a century under its PEUGEOT Cycles division. Now the company has just released its latest line…

After half a decade of operations in Europe, Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes is closing down its EU operations this year. The company cited its intention to refocus on the North American market. The company has been selling its models in Europe since 2018, when its EU launch marked the entry of widely affordable electric…

VanMoof, one of the most recognizable electric bike brands in Europe, surprised the industry by pausing all orders for its e-bikes and accessories on the popular brand’s website. The move comes just two months after VanMoof launched its newest generation of electric bikes described as “ingeniously simple.” Visitors to VanMoof’s website will find a…

Tern recently updated its midtier electric cargo bike, the Tern HSD. I recently had the chance to check out the bike along with Tern’s founder and team captain, Josh Hon, at Eurobike 2023, and here’s what I learned. First of all, if you aren’t familiar with Tern, then you’re in for a treat. When…

After a rollercoaster of a financial year, once-darling e-bike company VanMoof appears to be unable to pay its bills. The major Dutch electric bike maker has just applied for and received a postponement of payment from a Dutch court and is temporarily closing its stores. The drastic step doesn’t indicate imminent bankruptcy but rather is…

Electric bicycles are quickly becoming a preferred method of transportation and delivery by courier companies in cities that are replacing traditional delivery vans. In crowded urban environments, electric bikes are an efficient and nimble alternative to traditional delivery vans. Their compact size allows e-bike couriers to navigate congested streets and narrow lanes with…

VanMoof’s current financial woes can ironically be traced back to the company’s forward-thinking and innovative designs. But now that the future of these costly and complicated e-bikes is uncertain while the brand teeters on the edge of bankruptcy, other e-bike companies are coming up with equally innovative solutions for them. We reported earlier this…

The utility and cargo electric bike market is booming, with plenty of interesting new models hitting the scene lately. Now Velotric is rolling out its new Packer and Go models to claim its stake in the utility e-bike field. Both the Velotric Go and Velotric Packer come ready with interesting features and performance-oriented specs designed…

The final chapter in the VanMoof financial saga has been written this morning. The e-bike maker has officially filed for bankruptcy. The move was first reported by Thomas Ricker in The Verge, citing an internal email sent by VanMoof cofounders and brothers Taco and Ties Carlier informing company employees of the decision. The full…

British soldiers may be getting a new type of military vehicle, only this time it will come with just two wheels. According to top brass, rocket launchers mounted on electric bikes could soon be headed for the British Armed Forces. The idea isn’t altogether new. In fact, Ukraine has shown great success using…