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I Really Wish I Could Love This Solar-Powered Electric “Cargo” Scooter

November 22, 2024 admin bicycles, cargo bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, micromobility

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:47:27 +0000

The interwebz have been buzzing lately about a new solar-powered electric “cargo” scooter, dubbed Lightfoot, that was just announced by Otherlab, and its main selling point seems to be its dual onboard solar panels, which could provide “up to 18 miles (28 km) of additional range per day,” just by … [continued]

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This E-Bike Is Powered By Discarded Single-Use Vape Batteries

November 21, 2024 admin batteries, bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, Energy Storage, lithium-ion batteries, micromobility, recycling, repurpose

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:00:22 +0000

And now for something completely different… A creative YouTuber recently picked up a whole bunch of discarded single-use (disposable) vapes at a music festival, disassembled them, and then used their battery cells to build a functional e-bike battery pack. As lithium-ion batteries get smaller and cheaper, their inclusion into more … [continued]

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Hot Deal: Save Up To $1350 On Xtracycle’s E-Cargo Bikes During The Black Friday Sale

November 19, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, micromobility, xtracycle

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:25:58 +0000

From now through November 18th, Xtracycle is running a hot Black Friday sale with savings up to $1350 on select e-cargo bikes. This includes free shipping and local assembly, plus loads of accessories, including the Hooptie passenger system, a bike pack, and more. The Xtracycle Swoop, dubbed The Ultimate Kid … [continued]

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Vvolt Is Bringing The Unique STREEK E-Cargo Trike To The US

November 18, 2024 admin bicycles, cargo bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, micromobility, vvolt

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:24:07 +0000

In a world of oh-so-similar electric cargo bike designs, the compact STREEK stands out, but unless you live in Japan, you probably won’t ever see one, let alone purchase one. However, thanks to Vvolt, a new version of this modular e-cargo trike with a tilting front suspension is being designed … [continued]

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E-Bikes Could Solve A Big Problem For Arches National Park

November 16, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, Electric vehicles, national parks, Utah

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:59:13 +0000

Arches National Park in Utah recently announced that rangers are looking for comments on a proposed plan to deal with congestion. For over a decade, the National Park Service (NPS) has struggled to keep the park from becoming a gridlocked traffic mess as outdoor recreation has become more popular while … [continued]

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The Extraordinary Traction & Torque of LANKELEISI MG740PLUS Dual-Motor Electric Bike — CleanTechnica Tested

November 15, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, cleantechnica reviews, electric bikes, Electric vehicles, lankeleisi, Sponsored

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:59:27 +0000

Following Hurricane Helene, I had difficulty getting a dual-motor e-bike shipped to me in Asheville that I so wanted to review. So, as it went back to the company after more than a week of not being able to be delivered in devastated Western North Carolina, they shipped me another … [continued]

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Exploring the Luckeep X2: A High-Performance Urban E-Bike for All Terrains

November 14, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, cleantechnica reviews, electric bikes, Electric vehicles, luckeep

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:20:10 +0000

This Luckeep X2 Stormtrooper E-Bike is Awesome We’ve tested a lot of electric bikes. I like some for certain reasons, others for other reasons, and some I really don’t care for much at all. I have to say that one thing I’ve found over the years is that e-bikes seem … [continued]

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E-Bikes For Preparedness

November 13, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, Electric vehicles, emergency preparedness, micromobility, motorcycles + scooters

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:40:15 +0000

These days, it seems like everyone is into emergency preparedness, or at least wants to think they are. Whether it’s a fear of natural disasters, the communists, the fascists, or even the space aliens, there is no shortage of content these days on social media, blogs, and YouTube. But, we … [continued]

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Solar E-Clipse 2.0 E-Motos Are $1000 Off This Month!

November 10, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, Electric vehicles, micromobility, motorcycles + scooters

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:57:15 +0000

Don’t sleep on this electric motorcycle deal from Solar Scooters! For the entire month of November, the Solar E-Clipse 2.0, a lightweight, nimble, and fast e-moto, will be discounted by a whopping $1000 during the company’s Black Friday sale, which includes its more powerful sibling, the Solar E-Clipse 2.0 Race … [continued]

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Shared Micromobility Trips in North America Offset Approximately 81 Million Pounds of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Last Year

November 8, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, climate change, electric bikes, electric micromobility, Fossil Fuels, green economy, micromobility, motorcycles + scooters, research

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:13:49 +0000

Shared Micromobility Trips in North America Averaged 1.5 Miles and 15 Minutes in 2023 The typical shared micromobility trip in North America in 2023 was 1.5 miles and 15 minutes long. E-bike excursions were the longest on average, covering 2.0 miles and lasting 20.3 minutes. Pedal bike journeys averaged 1.4 … [continued]

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