VAAST Bikes has revealed the latest addition to its bike range, the E/1. The E/1 takes VAAST Bikes in a ‘brand new direction’. “Built to empower practical, sustainable and fun living, the E/1 is the multi-purpose urban adventure e-bike,” said a statement. “Whether carrying cargo or riding solo, the latest …
Read More »Stockholm launches e-bike sharing service operated by CityBike Global
CityBike Global has signed an agreement with the municipality of Stockholm to implement a new city e-bike sharing service. For Stockholm, CityBike Global has chosen Vaimoo as a strategic partner for the provision of smart electric bikes. Already active in Copenhagen, Rotterdam and the UK, Vaimoo will supply over 5,100 …
Read More »Voi e-bike trial helps reduce car trips in Peterborough
More than 3,000 journeys have been made as part of an e-bike trial in Peterborough, helping to reduce the number of short car trips in the city. Since launching in January, more than a thousand riders have benefitted from the scheme, helping to improve air quality and achieving a reduction of …
Read More »Bafang presenting new e-drive systems at Eurobike 2021
Bafang is introducing a range of new products at this year’s Eurobike, with drive systems optimised for the e-city and e-MTB segments on display. Several partner brands are represented at the company’s 150m² booth, covering the e-MTB, e-city and e-cargo ranges. In total, 22 Bafang staff are in attendance at …
Read More »Bosch eBike Systems unveils new smart system
Bosch eBike Systems has launched its new smart system. The smart system streamlines cockpit controls, benefitting from a new buttonless Kiox 300 display that’s coupled with a new LED control unit for ease of use. Away from the cockpit, the introduction of the PowerTube 750 battery, combined with Bosch’s Performance …
Read More »Vestel steps up e-bike battery solutions ambitions
Vestel is accelerating its battery solutions business. According to the company, a large team of dedicated R&D engineers is already in place to oversee the design, testing and production of its e-bike battery pack concepts. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and simulation tools have been implemented from the start …
Read More »Bird targets e-bike market with launch of Bird Bike
Bird is moving into the consumer e-bike market with the launch of the electric Bird Bike. It features a Bafang electric motor that delivers up to 50 miles (80 km) of range, a removable 36v battery for easy charging, a chainless Gates Carbon drivetrain and a fully integrated backlit handlebar …
Read More »HumanForest raises £2.3 million, company valuation rises to £31.3 million
HumanForest has raised £2.3 million at the close of its pre-series A funding round. The company, founded by former-Cabify lead Agustin Guilisasti and backed by Cabify founders Juan de Antonio and Vicente Pascual, has announced the funding ahead of its launch in London this September. HumanForest e-bikes operate a unique …
Read More »Raleigh e-bikes and e-cargo bikes trialled by Holkham
Raleigh has partnered with Holkham in an initiative that will see staff use its e-bikes and e-cargo bikes. The electric bikes loaned by Raleigh are part of a trial and include its Motus model, which will improve visitor experiences by providing staff with quick and quiet modes of transport to …
Read More »Serial 1 expands e-bike availability across Europe
Serial 1 Cycle Company has partnered with Harley-Davidson Europe to bring a range of its e-bikes to Harley-Davidson dealers across the continent. “We are very pleased to introduce an excellent product to Harley-Davidson dealerships across Europe,” said Jason Huntsman, president of Serial 1. “We think the combination of a great …
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