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E-scooter hire scheme launches in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Council has fast-tracked an e-scooter hire trial as part of a plan to explore alternatives to short car journeys. The council expects to provide a 50-strong fleet of the innovative e-scooters to pilot among council employees. If the trial proves a success, the e-scooters would be extended publicly …
Read More »VanMoof attracts £11 million investment from Balderton and SINBON
VanMoof has confirmed an £11 million investment from venture capital firm Balderton Capital and assembly partner SINBON Electronics. The funds will support the brand’s international expansion as it scales up to meet increased demand. The investment follows the launch of the new electric VanMoof S3 and X3 bikes. “It’s a …
Read More »Volt opens new UK manufacturing facility
Volt has officially opened the doors to its new UK manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes. The move represents a significant investment by the firm in UK manufacturing and centralises its production within a new facility. At approximately 20,000 square feet, the new factory has the capacity to build up to …
Read More »E-cargo bikes to help local council deliver goods and services
Harlow and Gilston Garden Town has received funding for a fleet of e-cargo bikes that will enable local council services to move away from traditional van and car use and towards active and sustainable travel. Arriving in Harlow this summer, the e-cargo bikes will have a container for transporting goods …
Read More »Rad Power Bikes unveils new RadMission e-bike
Rad Power Bikes has unveiled its lowest-priced model yet, the RadMission. The single-speed e-bike is built for commuting with lightweight and streamlined components, including a high-torque 250W motor (500W in the uS) and an all-new battery pack that’s smaller than Rad Power Bikes’ existing version but still achieves the same …
Read More »Pure Electric to open 11 high street stores
Pure Electric is opening 11 new high street stores across the UK throughout the next week. The grand reopenings – replacing Cycle Republic stores previously owned by Halfords – are part of Pure Electric’s growing network of e-mobility stores selling a wide range of e-bikes and e-scooters. More UK stores …
Read More »Ampler’s e-bike sales grow 88% in early 2020
Ampler’s e-bike sales increased by 88% in the first five months of the year. The ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly played a significant role in the brand’s success in early 2020, but Ampler additionally credits its direct-to-consumer business model as a “robust” solution as various retailers closed throughout Europe. Ardo Kaurit, …
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