In late 2020, the Trump administration did something that was actually very good for clean transportation: they ordered public land managers such as the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Park Service to expand recreational opportunities for people riding e-bikes. But, this was only the beginning of … [continued]
Commuters looking for a a versatile e-bike that can handle long distance, hills, and city traffic can check out the latest offerings from Aventon.
Chris Cramer and Chris van Houdt, who have been friends for over 10 years, had a meeting four and a half years ago and decided to start a business together. They wanted to do something that would have a positive impact on the environment. Chris Cramer has CEO experience as … [continued]
If you have been following the progress of electric vehicles over the last 5 –10 years you know we are in an exciting time. There are more electric vehicles available to purchase now than there have ever been. Public charging infrastructure is growing as well, though not rapidly. The most … [continued]
A recent social media post from e-bike owners in New York City shows us that sometimes police priorities are pretty far out of whack. During a time when many Americans are concerned that the police might not be there when they’re needed the most, we’re seeing cops wasting time on … [continued]
ThinkElectric Africa is a non-profit organization with a mission to accelerate Africa’s transition to renewable energy and sustainable transport. The vision of the founder birthed a for profit organization called ThinkBikes Limited. ThinkBikes has started delivering its locally produced electric tricycles to customers in Nigeria. Its electric cargo tricycle, called … [continued]
I love electric vehicles, but they’re sure not cheap. For many people, a clean used EV is all that they can afford, and that usually costs almost as much as the cheapest new gas-powered cars. Understandably, this keeps many people with low incomes out of the EV game, and it … [continued]
As I’ve pointed out before, folding e-bikes are a bit of a compromise, but the level of compromise varies. The tiniest of e-bikes are more like a scooter with pedals, with barely the capacity for one rider and maybe some of their stuff (in a backpack). The small wheels don’t … [continued]
In a previous article, I reviewed the Fanttik X8 APEX power bank and air compressor. It’s a great little air compressor, and I almost always keep it in my toolbag on bike rides since Fanttik sent it to me. If I need to patch or replace a tube, having a … [continued]
I’ve often wished there was something between common rideshare kick scooters, like something you’d rent from Lime or Bird, and larger forms of micromobility, like an e-bike or a motorcycle/scooter. It’s hard to take most e-bikes and carry them into an office or classroom, and the small kick scooters just … [continued]
