Ampler Bikes rounds out G2 stealthy commuter ebikes with three new models

Following the launch of two second generation city ebikes just last week, Estonia’s Ampler Bikes has now added three more members to the stealthy commuter lineup in the shape of the redesigned and upgraded Curt, Stellar and Stout.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Ampler Bikes rounds out G2 stealthy commuter ebikes with three new models

Super73 rides into e-moto space with highway-capable C1X Concept

California-based e-mobility company Super73 has been building powerful retro ebikes with motorcycle styling since 2016, but has so far stopped short of releasing an electric moto. That’s changed with the launch of the C1X Concept.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Super73 rides into e-moto space with highway-capable C1X Concept

Yamaha offers cleaner, quieter electric alternative to 50-cc scooters

Electric scooters offer an economical, eco-friendly way for city folk to zip through the streets without having to pump away at ebike pedals, and Yamaha has just launched its first “50-cc equivalent” model for the European market – the 2022 Neo’s, comp… Continue reading Yamaha offers cleaner, quieter electric alternative to 50-cc scooters

Ampler Bikes takes to the street with second generation stealth ebikes

Cycling to where you need to be with some electric motor assist is proving popular among commuters, but not everyone appreciates the bulked out look common to many ebikes. Estonia’s Ampler Bikes has just announced two lightweight city rides that have t… Continue reading Ampler Bikes takes to the street with second generation stealth ebikes

Yamaha gravel and commuter ebikes first in US to feature new drive unit

After notching up over two million ebike sales in Japan, the Yamaha Motor Group finally rode into the US market in 2017. Now the company is launching two new Class 3 ebikes in the US, a drop-bar gravel bike and a hybrid fitness/commuter model.Continue … Continue reading Yamaha gravel and commuter ebikes first in US to feature new drive unit

Babymaker stealth ebike gains bigger battery for second generation

Back in early 2020, San Diego’s FLX Bike hit crowdfunding platform Indiegogo with a sleek ebike with a name that immediately stuck in the mind. The Babymaker campaign went on to raise over US$13 million, and the city ride has now entered its second gen… Continue reading Babymaker stealth ebike gains bigger battery for second generation

Brompton redesigns iconic folding bike for lightweight city riding

Brompton has reworked its iconic folding bike design for what the company says is its lightest model ever. Thanks to the T Line’s titanium frame, a new drivetrain and carbon fiber components, the finished bike comes in some 37 percent lighter than an o… Continue reading Brompton redesigns iconic folding bike for lightweight city riding

First road-going Volta Zero electric cargo truck prototypes in production

Commercial e-vehicle startup Volta Trucks has reached another milestone in its plans to get purpose-built 16-tonne electric haulers onto city streets. Production of the first road-going Volta Zero prototypes has begun at a bespoke facility in Coventry,… Continue reading First road-going Volta Zero electric cargo truck prototypes in production

Step-through ebike makes long-range urban mobility more affordable

Though bicycles are an excellent way to get around town, the uneven terrain of many cityscapes can make for very hard work. Getting some help from a built-in motor should help level things out, but ebikes often leave your wallet a lot lighter. The Velo… Continue reading Step-through ebike makes long-range urban mobility more affordable