The electric motorcycle market is growing at a healthy rate with impressive new designs being introduced nearly every week. From Zero’s new line of commuter and sport electric motorcycles to high powered offerings from Curtiss and even a line of …
Author: Micah Toll
Yamaha and Gogoro join forces to build new battery-swapping electric scooters
Yamaha and Gogoro have both proven to be powerful forces in the light electric vehicle industry. Gogoro has a line of highly successful scooters based on their battery-swapping technology, and Yamaha just rolled their four latest electric bicycle model…
This Japanese tilting electric cargo tricycle is as cute as it is functional
Electric bicycles used to be fairly multi-use vehicles, often designed for roles such as commuting, recreation, and even light cargo duty. But as e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, strong sales are encouraging designers to branch out with ever mor…
Uber predicts it will offer more rides on electric bicycles and scooters than cars
Personal urban transportation, including one-person electric vehicles designed for cities, is a rapidly growing industry. Though cars are great multi-use vehicles for suburban and rural environments, commuters are now discovering that densely populated…
Electrek Review: These Swagtron sub-$500 mini e-bikes are seriously good bang for your buck
I’ve tried a pile of electric bicycles over the years. Probably over a hundred different models – it’s a perk of working in the industry!
But I think of all the electric bicycles I’ve ridden, these two might be some of the best …
Harley Davidson doubles down on electric motorcycles with new Silicon Valley R&D center
Harley-Davidson has been dangling its electric motorcycle concept in front of us for years, and has confirmed a 2019 release for the project.
While some have speculated about how committed the company is to an electric future, Harley-Davidson may be as…
Move over motorcycles – Yamaha is now selling electric bicycles in the US
Much better known for its motorcycles, Yamaha Motor Corporation is entering new waters in the US as their electric bicycles have now reached retailers in the country.
The company is offering four different styles of mid-drive electric bicycles that are…
Love it or hate it, this new electric scooter thing is spreading across the globe
While there has been a huge amount innovation in light electric vehicles over the last few years, such as 60 mph (97 km/h) electric bicycles and 400 mi (644 km) range electric tricycles, most of the innovation has been in performance – not design…
After banning electric scooters, San Francisco and Santa Monica allow some back; snub others
Santa Monica and San Francisco both became epicenters of the fight over electric scooter share programs operating on public space over the past year.
After both cities eventually banned the alternative electric transportation options due to the compani…
New $299 electric bicycle is ultra-affordable and even airline compliant
Electric bicycles come in all shapes, sizes and prices, from large $2,900 cargo e-bikes to cute little $499 folding electric bikes.
Now Stark Drive has redefined the idea of affordable electric bicycles with a new $299 offering, the Stark Drive Mini.
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