Semi-solid-state batteries, a hybrid between liquid and solid-state technology, offer improved safety and longevity over traditional lithium-ion batteries. Companies like Kuxiu, Ride1Up, and Giant are adopting them for power banks and e-bikes, driven partly by stricter regulations in China.
The Netherlands is trialing a 12mph (20km/h) cycling speed limit in Houten to address a 14% rise in cyclist deaths and increasing accidents, as diverse road users and e-bikes overcrowd cycle paths.
Aiden Guimaraes, 9, died after being hit by a drunk driver, Keith Andrew Chambers, while riding an e-bike with his father in Robina, Gold Coast. Chambers, heavily intoxicated and speeding, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges.
Der deutsche E-Bike-Hersteller Riese und Müller zieht sich Ende Juli aus den USA zurück. Als Gründe nennt das Unternehmen volatile Marktbedingungen, Zölle und steigende Risiken. Die Entscheidung sei eine Konsequenz und keine Kapitulation, so Geschäftsführerin Sandra Wolf.
Beijing's revised regulations for non-motorized vehicles have led to a 92.5% helmet-wearing rate for e-bikes, a 38.3% increase from April's average. Fatalities from non-motorized vehicle accidents have significantly decreased by 17 people, with a 70.8% reduction in non-motorized vehicle fatalities attributed to the new rules.
Das Lankeleisi Golf-X kombiniert Elemente von Tiefeinsteiger, Fatbike, Lastenrad und Klapprad. Es bietet eine hohe Zuladung, einen kräftigen Heckmotor und einen großen Akku, aber auch einige Schwächen wie unerlaubte Tuning-Optionen und schwache Blinker.
A staged video depicting a blind woman being hit by an e-bike in Beijing has gone viral in China, igniting public anger and raising concerns about trust in the visually impaired community.
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) SA is urging a ban on children under 16 riding e-bikes due to a rise in injuries and fatalities. They also call for mandatory sales standards and lower speed limits.
A Gold Coast council e-bike crackdown trial was ineffective, with underage riders ignoring officers and damaging property. State law reforms are needed, with proposed legislation to ban under-16s and require permits.
The Velotric Discover M e-bike offers a comfortable, reliable, and feature-rich commuter experience for under $2,500. It boasts a mid-frame motor, torque sensor, new Shimano Cues components, and customizable assist classes, addressing common compromises in the commuter bike market.
Das Urtopia Carbon 1 ST ist ein hochwertiges City-E-Bike mit Carbon-Rahmen, Tiefeinstieg und zahlreichen Smart-Features wie Fingerabdrucksensor, GPS-Tracking und Sprachsteuerung. Es richtet sich an urbane Pendler mit Wert auf Komfort und Connectivity.
More than 500 people will be affected by the closures.
A proposed 10 km/h speed limit for e-mobility on footpaths should only apply in high pedestrian zones and not on shared paths, a Queensland parliamentary committee has recommended.
A proposed 10 km/h speed limit for e-mobility on footpaths should only apply in high pedestrian zones and not on shared paths, a Queensland parliamentary committee has recommended.
A proposed 10km/h speed limit for e-mobility on footpaths should only apply in high pedestrian zones and not on shared paths, a Queensland parliamentary committee has recommended.
A 37-year-old man has died after the electric bicycle he was riding hit a bus in Parmelia on Thursday afternoon.
Cowboys Rahmentauschprogramm ist in Deutschland angelaufen. Einige Kunden freuen sich über den endlich erfolgten Austausch, andere üben sich in Unverständnis.
Bosch stattet seine E-Bike-Motoren mit einem Software-Update aus, das das maximale Drehmoment von 85 auf 120 Nm erhöht und die Unterstützung von 400 auf 600 Prozent steigert. Betroffen sind die Baureihen Performance Line CX, CX-R und Cargo Line der BDU38-Generation. Die BDU37-Generation erhält ebenfalls 600 Prozent Unterstützung, jedoch ohne Drehmoment-Erhöhung. Neue Funktionen wie der Drivetrain Tensioner und Extended Boost sollen ab Mitte 2026 verfügbar sein.
Das Hongkonger Startup Cyplore bietet einen Nachrüstsatz an, der konventionelle Fahrräder in E-Bikes verwandelt. Der Nabenmotor wiegt nur 1,7 Kilogramm, leistet 250 Watt mit 23 Newtonmeter Drehmoment und soll bis 25 km/h (EU) bzw. 32 km/h (US) unterstützen. Der 111-Wh-Akku wird am Unterrohr befestigt und bietet 50 Kilometer Reichweite. Die Kickstarter-Kampagne hat bereits über 1,5 Millionen Hongkong-Dollar von 225 Unterstützern erhalten.
Laut Statistischem Bundesamt ist der Anteil der Fahrradfahrer an den Verkehrstoten im vergangenen Jahr erneut gestiegen. Vor allem ältere Menschen auf E-Bikes sind demnach gefährdet.
Cycling advocates say as long as the electric dirt bikes are sold for use on private land, they won't have to meet the stringent requirements of regular e-bikes.
The City of Hobart said e-bikes were a safer alternative to the e-scooters, which have continued to draw safety concerns from residents and visitors.
A 50-year-old e-bike rider dies at the scene after a crash involving a Transperth bus at an intersection in Swan View, with police appealing for witnesses.
A London woman is demanding stricter regulations for dockless e-bike operators after being severely injured by an underage rider on a pavement. She highlights a lack of mandatory rider liability insurance and inadequate age verification systems.
