Tag Archives: e-bikes

Blubrake has developed the ‘first and only’ anti-lock braking system (ABS) specifically designed for e-cargo bikes, set to reach the market in the coming months. “The braking stage is of particular importance for these vehicles,” said Fabio Todeschini, founder and general manager of Blubrake. “E-cargo bikes are heavier and faster …

Beryl and Norfolk County Council are celebrating one year of healthier and greener transport in Norwich since the launch of its bike share scheme. The scheme was launched on 17th March 2020 and now also includes e-bikes and e-scooters. Over 370,000 kilometres have been covered within the city across 97,000 journeys. These trips …

VanMoof is set to expand its physical presence from eight to 50 cities as part of its core global strategy. The global rollout will see the brand open a network of service hubs and certified partner workshops over the next six months. VanMoof said it is making service its ‘number …

The Hartje e-factory has moved into its own new building in the Czech Republic. It is currently expanding its capacities step by step, and Hartje as a whole is increasingly taking on the role of a manufacturer. “With our own location in the Czech Republic, we have created optimal conditions …

Co Bikes has announced the opening of a new electric bike station in Princesshay Shopping Centre. The station is located on Bedford Street, between Nationwide and Russell and Bromley, and is the latest in a series of dockless stations. These need no fixed infrastructure for bikes to be locked into …

Canyon has refreshed its Roadlite:ON for 2021. The 2021 Roadlite:ON range will comprise two models – the Roadlite:ON 6 (£2,699) and the Roadlite:ON 7 (£3,399). The bike is built around a lightweight, robust aluminium frame, contributing to a total weight of 16kg. “The bike perfectly combines a dynamic, sporty geometry …

Lime has announced a $50 million investment in e-bikes, including new and improved hardware and plans to expand its service to an additional 25 cities this year. The company’s newest e-bike model will hit city streets this summer as it aims to expand its fleet globally. “As we build out …

Ukrainian startup Delfast has closed the first round of its crowdfunding campaign on Fundable, raising $3.4 million from local and foreign investors. Launched by Delfast in November 2020, the campaign is aimed at constructing the R&D centre that will satisfy the rising demand for electric bikes and fulfil the requests it …

Gocycle is to set up a new European subsidiary to better serve its growing EU customer base. The Netherlands-based European subsidiary will include localised EU wide fulfilment from a central distribution centre in Germany. The warehouse will stock and distribute Gocycle products and accessories, fulfilling the brand’s orders across the European …

Trade association LEVA-EU has laid out in full and presented to the European Commission its proposals for a new legal classification of light electric vehicles. The organisation has also called for better representation for Zero Tailpipe Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), the new concept of vehicles it has proposed, in a bid …