eBikes

arstechnica.com

Solo inventor says he's not out to replace gears, just offer an alternative.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/30/ebike-fire-prevention-tips/

Lithium-ion batteries power our smartphones, laptops and electric transportation. They’re also a safety risk we need to take seriously.

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Let's get some disussion here , instead of links. And I am really curious, I "nightly" ordered a lot of stuff recently.

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https://clivethompson.medium.com/its-time-to-subsidize-e-bikes-900a862b8e76

We offer tax credits for electric cars — but ebikes are arguably even more transformative

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www.themanual.com

Electric bike riding in U.S. National Parks is a contentious topic. Now the NPS wants to know what you think on whether they should be permanently banned?

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https://pix11.com/news/local-news/exclusive-following-deadly-fires-nyc-will-get-millions-for-public-e-bike-storage-charging/

New York City will get $25 million to create public safe storage and charging locations for e-bikes at public housing developments.

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So my dilemma: I bought my eBike to help me get around the city, because I don’t have a car and our transit has been going downhill since the pandemic. HOWEVER, I keep hearing how awful bike thefts are here, and the only way to keep my bike safe is to never let it out of my sight. Which severely limits the types of errand I can use it for. So — how do you keep your bike safe? Insurance? Alarm? System of expensive locks? Never leave it unattended? Have you ever had your bike stolen? Anything you wish you’d done differently?

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ag.ny.gov

New York Attorney General Letitia James today warned New Yorkers of the dangers caused by electrical bike (e-bike) batteries and provided tips on how

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www.nytimes.com

City leaders are racing to regulate battery-powered mobility devices, which have been the source of over 100 fires so far this year.

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electrek.co

Micromobility Europe 2023 returned to Amsterdam with all of the most interesting e-bikes, e-scooters, and other personal transportation.

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![](https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/e1094e47-5401-4853-a564-f4474f1b7f5c.jpeg) Just getting the first laps in. Lots of fine tuning needed. Lots of potential! See you on the trails

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www.nationalgeographic.com

U.S. sales of e-bikes nearly doubled in just one year as commuters looked for accessible and affordable modes of transportation. If you’re considering one, here’s what you should know.

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bikerumor.com

After already releasing two eBikes, the famous car maker announced two new models at a price point only Porsche owners could likely afford.

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https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/e-bikes-must-have-number-plates-and-insurance-mp-and-industry-experts-say/ar-AA1cp58g

Should eBikes be governed the same way as cars or the same way as bicycles? Or maybe they need new rules? > > > MPs and industry experts call on electric bikes to have number plates and insurance for pedestrian safety. > >

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What ebike are you riding? Do you recommend?

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https://www.techlicious.com/blog/trek-fetch-plus-2-is-a-versatile-nimble-ebike-for-cargo-and-kids/

For the well-heeled buyer who needs extra load capacity or wants the most seamless riding and ownership experience, the Fetch+ 2 is the way to go.

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barrie.ctvnews.ca

The rules in Ontario, Canada are a bit of a confusing maze. What are the laws like in your locality?

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citylife.capetown

The Role of Electric Bikes and Scooters in the Micro-mobility Revolution - CityLife

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www.cpr.org

After Denver proved the popularity of e-bike rebates, Colorado is now the idea out for a spin.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ebike-rebate-program-crashes-1.6865477

British Columbians excited by the expanded rebate program to help them purchase an e-bike had to be quick to claim their money, as just the first 4,000 applicants had their rebates processed right away.

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https://www.bicycleretailer.com/opinion-analysis/2023/06/06/guest-editorial-working-group-calls-urges-clarity-e-bike-terminology

What makes an ebike an ebike to you? Pedals? No throttle? Weight limit? Style? Where would you like to see them draw the line?

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