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TfL, London Councils and London’s boroughs are working together on plans for a trial of rental e-scooters in the capital. This trial aims to promote safety standards and develop a better understanding of the impact of this emerging mode of transport on London’s roads. A competition has been launched today, which is …

The Government is reportedly planning to introduce a scheme next spring to subsidise the purchase of electric bikes. The scheme is expected to bring consumers savings of about a third of the retail price of an e-bike, although the Government is yet to reveal full details. Trials will begin in …

Serial 1 Cycle Company, a dedicated e-bike brand formed with American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, has unveiled the details of its first portfolio of e-bikes. Pre-ordering opened yesterday, with deliveries set to begin in the United States and Germany in early spring 2021. Serial 1’s debut line-up spans four pedal-assist e-bikes …

Over 350 guests took part in the Bafang’s fifth annual EPAC technology fair in Suzhou, China, taking place from 12th-13th November. This year, the focus was on establishing standards for e-bikes, and introductions of new products and innovations from the e-bike systems manufacturer. The annual event aims to provide a …

A new public electric bike share scheme has been launched in Penarth by nextbike, thanks to funding from The Vale of Glamorgan Council. The fleet of 50 e-bikes and five stations was launched on 12th November. Vale Council received numerous requests from the public to introduce its own scheme following …

Knaap Bikes has “rapidly accelerated” its partner dealers across the UK, passing 75 in seven weeks. The brand starting out of Amsterdam at the very beginning of the global lockdown, at first focusing on the local market. Its two-seater 140km range e-bikes come in matt black or space grey. The …

A new e-bike venture, Ebike Cafe @ Deheers, has opened its doors in the Deheers building along Weymouth’s Old Harbourside. Owners Peter Claxton and Josephine Parker, along with manager Danni Moors, are “championing an active lifestyle, healthier eating and positive mental wellbeing in a COVID safe environment through their new …

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today given councils across England £175 million to create safe space for cycling and walking, as surveys and independent polls show strong public support for high-quality schemes. The money, part of the £2 billion announced for cycling and walking in May, will fund measures including …