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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

The UK Government has pledged £90 million to three ‘future transport zones’ to test new ways of transporting people and goods. In essence, the money will go towards enabling local authorities to introduce such things as app-based transport services, some of which contain Mobility as a Service (MaaS) or driverless …

Wisper has partnered with Cyclescheme in a bid to make e-bikes more affordable. The move follows an adjustment to Cycle to Work schemes which previously limited eligible bikes to a value of £1,000. “[Following this change], many more people can experience the freedom of cycling, including key workers who need …