Testing of Microlino 2.0 electric bubble car prototypes begins

Back in early 2016, a Swiss electric micro-mobility company revealed an electric reworking of the front-loading BMW Isetta bubble car. Though expected to go into production last year, the Microlino was subjected to a future-retro design overhaul instea… Continue reading Testing of Microlino 2.0 electric bubble car prototypes begins

Folding electric scooter can be carried in the hand or in a backpack

Micro-mobility startup WheelKinetic has launched a squat little electric scooter called the BooZter which folds down to a portable package that can be carried by hand or thrown in a backpack.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Sco… Continue reading Folding electric scooter can be carried in the hand or in a backpack

Lightweight stylish ebike gets ready to ride into European cities

Helsinki-based startup Urban Cycles Oy sees something of a gap in the European ebike market, and is looking to fill it with the Equal ebike. Designed for city streets, the clean-looking ride weighs in at under 15 kg, and features a 250-W rear hub motor… Continue reading Lightweight stylish ebike gets ready to ride into European cities

Harley-Davidson spin-off Serial 1 debuts first production ebikes

Late last month, a new e-mobility company was formed from a skunkworks project at Harley-Davidson and showed off a striking one-off prototype. Now Serial 1 has officially announced its first four production models.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Tr… Continue reading Harley-Davidson spin-off Serial 1 debuts first production ebikes

Taur electric scooter is built for life on the road

Folks wanting to leave the car at home may look to electric kickscooters for last mile transport from the public transit hub to work and back, but they’re perhaps best suited to smooth pavement and can have the rider standing awkwardly. The Taur scoote… Continue reading Taur electric scooter is built for life on the road

Razor aims for adult riders with big wheel e-scooters

The current COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many to rethink how they safely travel to work, meaning an uptick in sales of ebikes and electric scooters. Kickscooter veteran Razor is looking to tap into this trend with a bunch of adult-oriented e-scooters.C… Continue reading Razor aims for adult riders with big wheel e-scooters

Yamaha hits the road with 28-mph pedal-assist Civante

Yamaha Bicycles has impressive form in the world of ebikes, having launched the world’s first electric power-assisted bike back in 1993. Now the company is launching its first Class 3 category ebike in the shape of the Civante.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Yamaha hits the road with 28-mph pedal-assist Civante

Updated fast-folding ebike gets a cleaner look, sheds some weight

London’s Gocycle has announced an update to last year’s GX urban ebike, with riders promised a smoother 10-second fold, cleaner lines, flagship components and an overall weight saving of 10.5 oz compared to its predecessor.Continue ReadingCategory: Bic… Continue reading Updated fast-folding ebike gets a cleaner look, sheds some weight

Cocoa Motors finally releases laptop-sized Walkcar electric ride

It’s been five years in the making, but the Walkcar from Cocoa Motors is finally up for pre-sale in Japan. The portable electric riding platform is kind of like an electric skateboard but with a deck about the size of a 13-inch laptop.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Cocoa Motors finally releases laptop-sized Walkcar electric ride