There’s one big thing that can suck about driving an EV: going places where there’s a lack of infrastructure. In many rural areas, there are just no public chargers. So, you’re basically stuck plugging in at a hotel room or AirBnB, or you’re going to need to head into an … [continued]
The past week or two has included several original CleanTechnica reports that I think are especially noteworthy and fun to look through — otherwise, I wouldn’t spend so much time making them. There were also some hot news stories and some enticing takes on what is to come. Let’s dive … [continued]
It’s been a wild ride in the e-bike world these last couple of years, with a whole lot of companies entering the electric bicycle space, what seems like a metric boat-load of new models being introduced to the market, and a slew of bargain-priced e-bikes flooding Amazon and other retailers. … [continued]
The line between e-bikes, e-mopeds, and electric motorcycles keeps getting blurry as more companies release new models of 2-wheeled electric transportation that offer a wide range of speed options. Case in point: the DISTRICT, from LAND, is available in either a Street version or a Scrambler version, which has several … [continued]
Most trikes are set up in similar ways, with either two wheels in the rear and one in the front, or two in the front and one in the rear, which is the way they’ve been built for ages. However, this 3-wheeled cargo e-bike is in a category all by … [continued]
The Fiido Titan fat tire electric cargo bike is available in a configuration that can allow for really long rides between charging — up to 248 miles, which is remarkable for an e-bike. For most people who ride an electric bike, the range per charge is not really a limiting … [continued]
A recent video from Rob Rides EMTB on YouTube shows us a big potential problem with e-bikes: a near-complete lack of standardization. Let’s check the video out and then get into why this is such a big problem for both riders and the environment. In the beginning of the video, … [continued]
UBCO’s electric motorbikes, which seem to fall somewhere between a super rugged electric bicycle and a small motorcycle, aren’t for everyone. But if you’re in the market for an all-wheel drive off-road adventure vehicle that is silent and emissions-free, whether for hunting, camping, farm and ranch chores, or maybe just … [continued]
While the US EV market continues to be dominated by ever more advanced passenger vehicles, it is important to remember that the transition to electric vehicles is not a one-size-fits-all path. Consumers in Kenya may find a transition to renewable transportation on two wheels rather than four. Kenya is leading … [continued]
Electric bikes can get anywhere from 1000 to over 4000 MPGe, and are not only more 20 to 35 times more efficient than EVs in terms of miles per kWh, but are also a way more efficient use of batteries than electric cars, according to a recent study. Although the … [continued]
