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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes several interesting new electric bike launches such as the Lectric ONE, Biktrix Juggernaut FS XD, Ampler Curt Anyroad, a discussion about Rad Power Bikes’ new potted batteries, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have…

It’s part of the city’s efforts to cut down on the risk of battery fires, some of which have been sparked by e-bike batteries charging inside apartment buildings, according to the fire department. For more on the program and how it might help address fires, check out my latest story. In the meantime, here’s what I heard from delivery drivers and the startups at the kickoff event. On a windy late-February day, I wove my way through the lines of delivery workers who showed up to the event in Manhattan’s Cooper Square.…

MOD BIKES, the Austin, Texas-based maker of a wide range of electric bikes (including an impressive sidecar electric bike that I tested last year), is announcing today its 2024 lineup full of new models and impressive upgrades. In an unveiling at the South By Southwest Expo, the new e-bike models are taking center stage to show off their new features and tech, including upgraded performance, components, safety equipment, and accessories. The new 2024 lineup includes updates to many of MOD BIKES’ existing…

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a pile of new electric bike launches with four new models from Rad Power Bikes as well as e-bikes from Aventon, Frey, and Ride1Up, an awesome little micro golf cart, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an…

Rad Power Bikes, the Seattle-based electric bike maker that spent years at the top of the US e-bike sellers list, has occasionally rolled out major updates alongside the launch of a new model. But today the company is announcing the biggest shakeup in its history, simultaneously debuting two brand new e-bike models, two majorly updated e-bike models, and new battery technology that could help push the industry towards safer batteries. The Rad lineup is now welcoming the new Radster Road and Radster Trail…

Kicking off this week’s green deals is the spring sale from Blix Bikes that is taking up to $600 off e-bike models as well as offering up to $292 in free accessories, lead by the Dubbel Utility e-bike for $1,499 with $292 in free gear. It is joined by the Greenworks 80V 42-inch CrossoverZ Zero Turn Electric Riding Lawn Mower at $4,500, as well as the Baseus 140W 6-port USB-C Power Bank Station for $75. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve…

Police in the Netherlands are taking action against those who choose to run the gauntlet and ride illegally powerful ebikes, after seeing record numbers of cycling fatalities in 2022. Roadside testing stations have now been rolled out across the country.Where ebike riders in the US can hop on powerful ebikes capable of providing assistance up to 28 mph (45 km/h), only a few areas in Europe allow such speeds – and even then, the so-called speed pedelecs may need to be insured and registered, and the helmet-wearing cyclist…

Headlining today’s top deals is the limited-time Valentine’s sale that is still taking 15% off Priority Bicycles’ three e-bike models starting from $1,444. It is joined by a few discounts on Goal Zero power stations and bundles, led by the Yeti 1500X Portable Power Station at $1,260, as well as the WORX 20V 5-inch Cordless Electric Pruning Saw for $100. Plus, all of today’s other best new Green Deals. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and …

Commuter ebikes are a great way to get to work, but you may want something a bit more versatile and durable if you're heading over some rough. Husqvarna's 2024 Grand Pather model is described as the Swedish company's "most adaptable and innovative touring ebike" yet.The touring ebikes are designed to be equally at home on city streets and terrain that's a little rougher. The range is offered as the GP6, GP5 and GP4 – each built around a 6061 alloy frame in either step-over or low-step variants, with an adjustable…

Dutch police have a new weapon in their battle against high-speed and high-power electric bicycles: a roadside testing platform to catch hot-rodded e-bikes. The device is similar to a dynamometer typically used to measure the performance of vehicles like cars and motorcycles. In this case though, the Dutch police have rolled out nearly 250 smaller versions that are appropriately sized for doing tests on bicycles. To operate the test, an officer first locks the bike’s front wheel into the…