Most NYC e-bike and pedestrian deaths occur in crashes involving motor vehicles. That does not establish fault, but it changes the framing.
A recent New York Times newsletter described fatal e-bike and electric-scooter crashes in New York City as reaching a record high. “Record” is a powerful word, especially when the vehicles involved are relatively new, but it can also direct attention toward what the victim was riding and away from what … [continued]
This huge e-bike from the California-based company Kingbull Bikes has provided the author with a much-needed alternative to walking, pedal biking, or driving around an area characterized by seriously annoying hills (original photo by Tina Casey).
A huge e-bike from the California-based company Kingbull Bikes provides a much-needed alternative to walking, pedal biking, or driving around an area characterized by seriously annoying hills.
A few weeks ago, CleanTechnica published my Clean Energy Evangelist Report Card. However, 1) I left some things out which I will add here and in a future article. 2) Please see some suggestions on how YOU can be a Clean Energy Evangelist. If you are going to be a … [continued]
Juiced Bikes has been one of the leaders in the long-range, durable ebikes category. Its bikes often stretch the definition of an ebike, even consistently landing in the electric moped category with motors that exceed the 750 watts typically allowed in the US for ebikes. In 2024, Juiced Bikes declared … [continued]
Earlier this week, IFA Berlin wrapped up. If there was a consistent theme around clean technology, it was that sustainability is not just one thing, but a diverse range of approaches. Some of the innovations that we focus on in the US have become routine in Germany. Although I had … [continued]
ENGWE has been one of the top e-bike builders globally for a few years now, and we’re excited to test out one of its more moped style “ebikes” here in the United States. Disclaimer: Engwe provided the M20 3.0 to the author for the purposes of this review. The ENGWE … [continued]
It wasn’t a totally new bike, it was the replacement for a 5-year-old Bulls mountain ebike which I had to abandon because Bulls could not supply me with a functioning battery for the Brose motor. For only $3,000, they upgraded me to their latest Copperhead model with Bosch motor and … [continued]
With my Nissan Leaf EV and ebike at Mount Timpanogos Aspen Grove Trail, Utah. May 20, 2014. Fritz Hasler photo.
I’ve purchased a total of 7 ebikes (electric bikes), of which only 3 operational ebikes remain. I had to abandon bikes 1, 2, 3, and 4 described below because it was too expensive to fix them or the manufacturer could not supply a functioning battery. If you have a problem … [continued]
There are all kinds of reasons people bike and different places or environments people bike in. The good news these days is that there are all kinds of electric bikes (e-bikes) to help people bike in those different places for those different purposes. If you’re looking for an e-bike that … [continued]
VinFast expands retail footprint with new e-scooters and plans for 30,000 exchange hubs MANILA, Philippines — Vietnamese battery-electric vehicle maker VinFast has formally introduced its electric two-wheeler division to the Philippines, signaling a major push to decarbonize one of Southeast Asia’s most congested commuter landscapes. Marking its initial product rollout … [continued]
