Plus, Ola Electric plans its first electric three-wheelers.
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Bounce reported its first EBIT-positive month in September. The Indian two-wheeler startup attributes its success to pivoting from shared rentals to retail sales.
As a key pillar of Colorado’s Transportation Vision 2035 plan, Governor Jared Polis announced plans to increase the size of the state’s bike lane network by 81%, or 3,540 miles, by 2035.
Over at Ride Review, we like to test e-bikes under extreme conditions. Case in point: Our own Mitch Hackleman recently got lost in the high deserts of Phoenix, Arizona, while testing one of the baddest bikes to ever come out of this state: the Lectric XPeak 2.0. It has a 750-watt motor that peaks at 1,310 watts, a 15Ah and 20Ah battery option, and enough torque and off-road capabilities to get him safely through this tribulation. Check out the full adventure here.
Ola Electric is entering the electric three-wheeler market. Once it launches its highly anticipated electric motorcycle in early 2025, the company then plans to introduce a pair of three-wheel models soon after.
Related: In a social media post, the CEO of Ola Electric hinted at a swappable battery design that is expected to launch with Ola’s new electric delivery vehicle next year.
We recently got the chance to check out the Retrospec Joe Rev e-BMX. Not to spoil too much, but for what you get here, the Joe Rev is a phenomenal price with a ton of value. Watch here to see if this is the e-BMX bike for you.
A new study commissioned by the European Commission calls for creating a dedicated Personal Mobility Device vehicle category with standard regulations across Europe. The study reveals the lack of regulatory alignment across EU member states is hampering safety improvements and market development.
Honda’s announcement of a solid-state battery production facility in Japan signals a major advance in the evolution of high-performance batteries for electric two-wheelers.
The Flex is a cool new e-utility bike from Flyer. It continues the company's legacy of crafting quality, sturdy, family-oriented products. Although it has a premium price tag, its cool accessories add to the Flex’s value proposition. Check out our full review here.
E-moto maker Stark Future is investing in China-based Farsoon Technologies’ large-format metal additive manufacturing technology. In doing so, Stark is seeking to become the first LEV manufacturer to mass-produce components using titanium 3D printing, thereby boosting productivity while lowering the cost of parts.
Stromer is the latest e-bike company to terminate sales in the US and Canada. The Swiss e-bike producer believes there is still global growth potential and will focus on expanding into other markets.
Check out our review of the stealthy Roadster V3 from Ride1Up. To the untrained eye, the Roadster V3 might not necessarily look like an e-bike, but this Class 1- 3 urban commuter is loaded with a frame-integrated battery and torque sensor to power you all around town. There are a few configurations with plenty of options, so tune in here to learn how to get this hybrid gravel/commuter bike dialed in to fit your ride.
Oslo will double its shared micromobility fleets to 16,000 units in the first half of 2025.
Texas-based powersports manufacturer Massimo announced two new LSEVs: the MVR 2X Golf Cart for family recreation and transportation; and the MVR Cargo Max Utility Cart targeted at utility and commercial applications.
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