micromobility – Page 6 – Thinking Port

The Omnidirectional Self-Balancing Screw-Bike Is The Wildest E-Bike Yet

April 25, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, Electric vehicles, micromobility

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:33:39 +0000

The Screw-Bike is a one-of-a-kind electric bike built by YouTuber and mechanical engineer James Bruton, and while its incredible complexity makes it unlikely that something like this will ever end up on the market, it’s an amazing piece of e-bike engineering. The self-balancing Screw-Bike uses 4 in-line Mecanum wheels made … [continued]

The post The Omnidirectional Self-Balancing Screw-Bike Is The Wildest E-Bike Yet appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTech Energy News Science

Hot Deal: Save Up To $700 On An E-Bike With Heybike’s Earth Day Flash Sale

April 22, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, Electric vehicles, heybike, micromobility

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:07:11 +0000

Many companies that put their products on sale for Earth Day are greenwashing more often than not, as the products usually have nothing to do with sustainability. But if those products actually do contribute to a cleaner and greener future, such as e-bikes, then putting them on sale for Earth … [continued]

The post Hot Deal: Save Up To $700 On An E-Bike With Heybike’s Earth Day Flash Sale appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTech Energy News Science

Fahrbike’s Affordable UrbanCarry Cargo / Utility E-Bikes Come In 3 Sizes

April 22, 2024 admin bicycles, cargo bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, Electric vehicles, micromobility

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:24:46 +0000

Fahrbike’s UrbanCarry line of cargo e-bikes look to be a great option for those looking for some affordable wheels that can carry both you and your gear, whether that’s children or the groceries or a workbag or three. Fahrbike has several UrbanCarry bikes to choose from — the Mini, the … [continued]

The post Fahrbike’s Affordable UrbanCarry Cargo / Utility E-Bikes Come In 3 Sizes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTech Energy News Science

The Vvolt Slice Lite Is A Right-Sized Lightweight Utility E-Bike — CleanTechnica Tested

April 20, 2024 admin bicycles, cargo bicycles, clean transport, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, cleantechnica reviews, electric bikes, electric micromobility, micromobility

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:51:44 +0000

When a cargo e-bike is too much for your daily needs, but a standard e-bike isn’t enough, then a utility e-bike might be just the right fit, and the Vvolt Slice Lite is a solid contender. Although Portland-based Vvolt is new to the CleanTechnica team, the company has been designing … [continued]

The post The Vvolt Slice Lite Is A Right-Sized Lightweight Utility E-Bike — CleanTechnica Tested appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTech Energy News Science

This Bicycle Is Made From Recycled Plastic Using Renewable Energy

April 19, 2024 admin bicycles, circular design, clean transport, micromobility, recycled plastics

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:03:06 +0000

Plastic. It’s literally everywhere on our planet, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. And in case you missed the memo, “plastic recycling is not technically or economically viable at scale,” and is “virtually hopeless.” However, perhaps by using recycled plastics on a small scale, such as for these bicycles by … [continued]

The post This Bicycle Is Made From Recycled Plastic Using Renewable Energy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTech Energy News Science

How To NOT Promote Better Streets For Bikes & Pedestrians

April 17, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, HEALTH, micromobility, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 03:40:18 +0000

A couple weeks ago, I came across an article that advocated for better pedestrian and cyclist safety. While nobody wants people to be unsafe and nobody likes seeing death and destruction, there are a few clichéd things the article does that I see all the time, and they’re not good … [continued]

The post How To NOT Promote Better Streets For Bikes & Pedestrians appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTech Energy News Science

Get $300 Off A RadExpand 5 Folding E-Bike Plus A Free Extra Battery, For $799 In Savings

April 16, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, Electric vehicles, micromobility, rad power bikes

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:57:02 +0000

Rad Power Bikes, which has been building great electric bikes at competitive prices for years now, has a heckuva deal running from now until April 17th that adds up to $799 in savings on its popular folding e-bike. We’ve ridden and reviewed a number of Rad Power Bikes models, so … [continued]

The post Get $300 Off A RadExpand 5 Folding E-Bike Plus A Free Extra Battery, For $799 In Savings appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTech Energy News Science

Ride1Up Announces Permanent Price Reductions For Many Of Its E-Bikes

April 16, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, micromobility, ride1up

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:34:18 +0000

Ride1Up has established a strong reputation for building reliable e-bikes with quality components at an affordable price, and since it produced its first model in 2018, the company has made a name by delivering high quality e-bikes that are made to last — but which won’t break the bank. CleanTechnica’s … [continued]

The post Ride1Up Announces Permanent Price Reductions For Many Of Its E-Bikes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTech Energy News Science

The 2300W Mid-Drive Motor In The New Biktrix eMTB Requires A 2-Chain Drivetrain

March 24, 2024 admin bicycles, biktrix, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, electric mountain bikes, micromobility

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:59:58 +0000

And now for something completely different: an e-bike with a mid-drive motor so powerful that it needs a separate drivetrain with its own chain. The forthcoming Biktrix Juggernaut FS XD electric mountain bike features a 2300W mid-drive motor, which is capable of producing up to 10 times the power that … [continued]

The post The 2300W Mid-Drive Motor In The New Biktrix eMTB Requires A 2-Chain Drivetrain appeared first on CleanTechnica.

CleanTech Energy News Science

The Moped-Ish ASYNC A1 Pro Is A Funky Belt-Driven “Power Beast”

March 23, 2024 admin bicycles, clean transport, electric bikes, electric micromobility, Electric vehicles, micromobility, motorcycles + scooters

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:08:11 +0000

The e-mobility company ASYNC calls its A1 Pro model a “structurally re-imagined power beast,” and it certainly is a unique looking e-bike, with seemingly more in common with a little e-moto than a bicycle. However, the A1 is a Class 3 e-bike and can be pedaled, although I’d venture a … [continued]

The post The Moped-Ish ASYNC A1 Pro Is A Funky Belt-Driven “Power Beast” appeared first on CleanTechnica.