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Trade association LEVA-EU has unveiled proposals to introduce a new concept for light electric vehicles to remove legal bottlenecks it has said are “blighting the industry”. The organisation said bringing in the concept of Zero Tailpipe Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) would “finally set them apart” from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles …

Brick Lane Bikes has launched the Aventon Pace e-bikes into the UK and Europe. Built around a Cruiser geometry, using an Alu frameset and 650B wheels, the Pace is “light, super comfortable with the smaller wheel/bigger tyre combination and perfect for potholed city roads and gravel paths alike”. The 250 …

Voi e-scooters are now available to hire in Bath and Bristol as part of a trial led by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The 12-month trial will create over 60 jobs in the region. Initially, there will be 100 Voi scooters available in Bristol and 50 available to …

Serial 1 Cycle Company, a dedicated e-bike brand formed with American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, has announced its entrance into the e-bike market. The new company’s first line of products will arrive in spring 2021. Taking its name from ‘Serial Number One’, the nickname for Harley-Davidson’s first motorcycle, Serial 1 Cycle …

Brompton has teamed up with GoCardless to streamline the payments of its bike subscription service. UK customers can now benefit from easy to set-up and manage monthly payments, powered by GoCardless, “guaranteeing a seamless experience for both the customer and merchant”. With the average UK household spending £552 a year …

Raleigh has teamed up with highway giant Ringway Jacobs to test the potential of e-cargo trikes within business infrastructure. The trial, which primarily took place in London, supported workforces with transporting materials, tools and equipment between sites, as well as providing individuals with faster and more reliable means of transport …

Bosch eBike Systems is making its Dealer Certification programme available via live virtual clinics. The company said demand for e-bikes is booming, but the pandemic is making it difficult to host in-person training. “Dealer training is a focus that Bosch eBike Systems takes seriously and is one of the primary …

Shared mobility specialist Lime is launching a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platform with last-mile, shared electric mobility company Wheels as its initial partner. The platform will offer expanded options for riders and Lime said it chose Wheels because of its design and the safety and accessibility benefits it provides. It will build …