Plus, we got our hands on the brand-new Lectric XPedition 2.0.
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This is it. Micromobility America—the global epicenter of small EVs—kicks off tomorrow (November 14-15).
As ever, our SoCal summit will bring together an incredible mix of industry insiders and passionate outsiders for two inspiring days of talks, networking, product launches, award shows, and of course, ride demos. (Have you seen the action-packed agenda?)
If you haven’t booked your tickets yet, there’s still time to course correct. We have a few passes left, which you can purchase here. (Consult our travel FAQs to get to the new venue, the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.)
What You Need to Know Today
Who says YouTubers can’t keep secrets? We’ve been sitting on this for two months, but we’re finally ready to release our review of the much-anticipated Lectric XPedition 2.0. Here’s the TL;DR version: The XPedition 2.0 is WAY better than the 1.0, which is a huge shoutout to Lectric’s ability to innovate. It’s a contender for Consumer Cargo Bike of the Year (which is an award we just made up). It’ll be interesting if any of the other top brands in the space can top it this fall or early spring as the new product lines roll out. Watch our full review here.
PS Don’t forget you can checkout Lectric’s full vehicle lineup at Micromobility America tomorrow, along with e-bikes, e-scooters, and more from dozens of other top micromobility brands.
But that’s not all. Over on Ride Review, we also scoped out the capable new Cyrusher Rumble e-bike. Our verdict? This thing offers a lot of bang for your buck at only $999. Check out our full review here.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at FTN Motion, New Zealand's first boutique electric motorbike builder. FTN just expanded into a new production facility that should allow it to produce 700 Streetdog e-motos in 2025.
DJI is integrating its camera tech into the new Amflow e-MTB. In an update that’s sure to appeal to the YouTube creator crowd, this enables wireless control of the Osmo Action 5 Pro camera from the bike’s handlebar remote switches.
E-cargo bikes have gotten a lot of press recently, but PNY is raising the bar with the new Ponie P2 e-cargo motorcycle. The Ponie P2 will have a generous 400L cargo capacity and can reach 60 mph, which expands its versatility on longer routes, including freeways.
Image Credit: PNY
Dutch e-cargo bike maker Carqon is recalling around 1,500 cargo bikes. The recall involves the Classic, Cruise, and Flatbed models, which may have handlebars that come loose or, in rare cases, break when used intensively.
A YouTuber sets out to demonstrate how much energy is wasted in disposed vape batteries - and to make his case, he powered an e-bike with discarded vape batteries. [Note: Do not try this at home!]
The Fucare AWD Gemini X is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The dual battery, dual 750W motor, 99 lb beast is marketed as an e-bike but its performance specs resemble those of an e-moped.
Image Credit: Fucare
In an effort to level up electric motorcycle performance to its petrol-fueled equivalents, Zero is partnering with White Motorcycle Concepts to develop an Intelligent Aero duct that was introduced on the Zero S/RS. The aero duct channels air through the middle of the motorcycle body, improving aerodynamics by 10%.
Tromax introduced the M03 Plus and M03 Pro electric urban commuter motorcycles at the EICMA show in Milan. Aimed at the European market and designed to compete with fuel-powered motorcycles, the M03 Plus reaches a speed of 45 km/h and will be priced at €2,199. The M03 Pro, which can attain a speed of 70 km/h, will be available for €2,499.
Dodge pays homage to the original bikes built by the Dodge brothers with its new retro-styled e-bike designed by BYTECH. In true Dodge style, it prioritizes power and performance with a 52V, 20Ah removable LG battery that drives a 1000W Bafang motor, delivering up to 95 Nm of torque and a 28 mph top speed.
Image Credit: Dodge
Does your work involve managing fleets of e-bikes, e-scooters, and the like? This interesting new whitepaper discusses the advantages of combining GNSS modules with a broad range of connectivity options (antenna, RTK correction services, design review) into a “one-stop-shop” solution that could transform your high-precision IoT projects.
Download the whitepaper for your chance to enter to win a free ticket to Micromobility America this week in Southern California.
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