US tax credits and subsidies for electric bikes are growing bigger

Not only are more cities and states promoting financials incentives to help residents buy electric bicycles, but the incentives are often growing in value, too. Electric bicycles have proven to be a popular alternative form of transportation for many former car drivers. As prices have dropped and the number of models available has skyrocketed,…

ByNews RoomOct 31, 2023 6:07 pm GMT0Comments

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Lectric XPeak launch is new best bang-for-your-buck electric bike

Just when you thought that value-based electric bike brand Lectric Ebikes had revealed it all, they drop one more awesomely-priced e-bike into the mix. Meet the Lectric XPeak, a new adventure-style e-bike with some seriously good bang-for-your-buck. Adventure electric bikes can be tricky to define but are generally considered to be a class of…

ByNews RoomOct 27, 2023 7:19 pm BST0Comments

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The ‘Semi-Trike’ is a five-wheeled semi-truck meets electric bike

What happens when you take a heavy duty cargo trike and make it even, well, heavier duty? You end up with something that looks like the Semi-Trike, a new cargo solution from Civilized Cycles. The last time we heard from Civilized Cycles, the company was showing off a clever solution for storage on a…

ByNews RoomOct 26, 2023 2:30 pm BST0Comments

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Which budget e-bike is best?

There are plenty of low-cost electric bikes out there, but the lowest-priced options can sometimes be more trouble than they’re worth. Two main sub-$1,000 folding electric bikes have risen to the top of the bang-for-your-buck list, the Lectric XP 3.0 and the Ride1Up Portola. So which one is right for you? Lectric XP…

ByNews RoomOct 25, 2023 5:32 pm BST0Comments

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Ride1Up Portola e-bike launched at under $1K sends shockwaves

If you’re wondering what that rumble you just felt was, it’s a shockwave rippling through the e-bike market in the US after this morning’s launch of the Ride1Up Portola. The $995 e-bike could upend the race for top-value e-bikes thanks to its low price combined with impressive performance. Ride1Up Portola to shake things up…

ByNews RoomOct 23, 2023 1:47 pm BST0Comments

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Study shows why e-bikes are great at managing type 2 diabetes

Over 30 million Americans are affected by type 2 diabetes, though it is far from a uniquely American health issue. Now though, a new study is shining light on just how electric bikes may be a key tool for helping treat the condition in adults. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic medical condition that…

ByNews RoomOct 22, 2023 8:19 pm BST0Comments

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Why Yamaha’s wild new electric bike has two-wheel-drive

Yamaha is set to unveil an impressive new electric bicycle design in the coming days. In addition to a futuristic appearance, several key innovations in the Yamaha Y-01W AWD fly in the face of accepted norms in the e-bike industry. Who says electric bicycles should only have one motor? While we’ve seen a few…

ByNews RoomOct 20, 2023 1:13 pm BST0Comments

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Bird launches new electric bikes with updated designs

Bird, the once-darling of the shared electric scooter market, has launched a new version of its electric bike under a partnership with Tradehubb and Spring. The design marks a stark departure from Bird’s original e-bikes, which were widely accepted to be at best heavily-inspired by formerly Amsterdam-based VanMoof’s design, and at worst largely a…

ByNews RoomOct 20, 2023 2:22 am BST0Comments

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The first electric bike designed by women, for women

Electric bicycles have never been more popular, meaning more riders than ever are discovering the freedom and utility of riding e-bikes. But with many companies offering “one size fits most” e-bikes, women and smaller riders are often left out. That’s why Integral Electrics set out to design e-bikes that fit female riders better. It’s…

ByNews RoomOct 17, 2023 12:17 pm BST0Comments

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Today’s National E-bike Day. Here’s how electric bikes can help you

I know it feels like there’s a National Anything Day just about every day. And believe it or not, it’s National E-bike Day today. As we celebrate this fun new holiday, it’s important to remember the impact our daily choices has on the environment. One of the most significant ways to reduce our carbon footprint…

ByNews RoomOct 17, 2023 2:29 am BST0Comments

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