The Mercane WideWheel electric scooter has exploded in popularity this year. While most people use it as a powerful commuter scooter, I wanted to see what happens when you leave manicured asphalt paths and venture into the great outdoors. Check out my…
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NIU outlines electric scooter sales strategy in the US, bringing 4 models by Q3
NIU is known as one of the world leaders in urban electric scooters. The company’s technology-packed electric scooters have made waves across Asia and Europe, and now they are headed to the US.
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Wait, why is Facebook patenting a robotic electric motorcycle?
Facebook has apparently been working on developing a robotic electric motorcycle. A recent patent shows more detail than previously known about the strange vehicle.
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The $114,000 Arc Vector electric motorcycle is actually headed for production next year
Despite the fairly nascent state of the electric motorcycle industry, there is actually a decent variety of models available. And while some companies compete on the reasonably affordable level, the Arc Vector is one bike that throws affordability to …
How much power does an electric bicycle need? Here’s a helpful guide
Electric bicycles are available in a wide range of power levels. From cute little 250 W e-bikes to massively overpowered 10+ kW motorbike-level e-bikes. But how much power is right for you? Read on to learn more!
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Electric Motion unveils four new electric dirt bike models with more battery capacity
Electric Motion has made a name for itself in the electric dirt bike and trials bike industry. Now the company has just announced a new product line, the Epure electric trials bikes. more…
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Delfast’s new 50 mph (80 km/h) electric bicycle stretches the word ‘bicycle’
In what will surely divide the e-cycling world, Delfast has updated its latest high-speed electric bicycle. The Top 2.0 is a high power, 50 mph (80 km/h) e-bike that pushes the limits of electric bicycles.
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Vintage Electric introduces off-road version of their 28 mph retro e-bikes
Vintage Electric is no stranger to high power and high speed e-bikes. Until now they’ve mainly focused on street-oriented electric bicycles. That changed today though with the introduction of the Vintage Electric Rally, which is an off-road vers…
New special edition makes the 45 mph Sur Ron electric bike even more badass
The Sur Ron is one of those electric bikes that isn’t really an electric bicycle but isn’t quite an electric motorcycle either. The powerful bike lives somewhere in between the two. But that hasn’t stopped it from becoming wildly pop…
Bird Cruiser unveiled as moped-style electric bicycle with seating for two
In what has become an escalating arms race between the major shared electric scooter operators, Bird’s latest salvo is a brand new vehicle. The Bird Cruiser is a moped-style electric bicycle that could change the electric scooter industry as we …