e-Scooters Set For Legalisation in UK Under New Regulations

A UK Government announcement on new regulations to allow the legalisation of private-use e-scooters coincided with Bird’s unveiling of its Google-powered visual parking system, which “enforces scooter parking with pinpoint accuracy”.

London, UK Private-use e-scooters are set to be legalised for use in public spaces in the UK, after the Government announced it will introduce new regulations for smaller, lighter and low-speed micromobility vehicles. The Department of Transport’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, last week told parliament a new transport Bill would create a “low-speed,…

Globe Lights Specialized Path to Everyday Commuting

Globe is set to spearhead Specialized push into bikes for everyday transportation. Photo credit: Specialized

California, US Australian buyers will have to wait patiently to access a new commuter e-bike venture launched by Specialized this month. The new business unit, Globe, will initially focus exclusively on the US market when it starts taking orders in late 2022, and Specialized Australia has confirmed there is no identified time frame for its…

First Mobile Lift for e-Cargo Bikes

EZLift

Oxfordshire, UK English company EZLift has developed a mobile bicycle lift specially designed for electric cargo bikes. It builds upon EZLift’s world-first modular, battery-operated lift, released earlier this year. “Due to the recent explosive growth of e-bikes, e-cargo bikes and e-motorcycles, current shop stands are not fit for purpose,” the company says on its website.…

Samsung Preparing to Trial Solid-State Battery Production

Samsung SDI’s research and development centre in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Photo credit: Samsung SDI.

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Samsung has started constructing a pilot production line for solid-state batteries. The company’s battery development arm, Samsung SDI, is developing its ‘S-Line’ in the South Korean province of Gyeonggi-do, in a bid to become a market leader in solid-state batteries. The rise of solid-state batteries could bring major benefits for the bicycle…

BikeExchange Signs Partnership with Top US e-Mobility Firm

Kimoa debuted its fully customisable carbon fibre e-bike at this month’s inaugural Miami Formula 1 grand prix, where Kimoa founder Fernando Alonso was racing. The Kimoa e-bike is 3D-printed by technology company Arevo and made to measure for each rider. Photo credit: Kimoa.

Miami, US Melbourne-based online retailer BikeExchange has boosted its presence in the e-mobility market by signing a partnership with US company Simply EV. The Simply EV chain of more than 50 stores and e-commerce sells a range of e-bikes, e-scooters, electric motorcycles, e-marine and accessories. It is part of Revolution Brands International and stocks one…

Free and E-asy Entry to e-Bikes

The Cycling made e-easy program is offering free e-bike loans and come-and-try sessions to encourage people to take the critical step of giving them a go. Photo credit: Cycling UK.

Manchester, UK Free e-bike loans are available to residents in five UK regions, in a new Cycling UK initiative to encourage more people to take up e-mobility. The Cycling made e-asy scheme – funded by the Department for Transport and run by Cycling UK and partners – provides free access to try and ride sessions…

$904 Million Pledge for New York Road Safety Infrastructure

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (centre) before announcing a $904 million allocation to road safety infrastructure, including separated bicycle lanes. Photo credit: City of New York.

New York, US New York Mayor Eric Adams recently announced a $904 million (A$1.318 billion) allocation for road safety infrastructure over the next five years, including additional bike lanes and dedicated bus lanes. During Car Free Earth Day last month, the Mayor announced what he called the largest investment in street safety in the city’s…

Spanish Traffic Speed Reduction Brings Quick Fall in Fatalities

Cycling in Spain

Madrid, Spain A speed reduction to 30kmh for traffic on many Spanish urban roads has come with a substantial drop in road deaths, including reduced fatalities for particularly vulnerable road users. While authorities have warned it’s too early to make sweeping evaluations, initial figures since the speed limits were lowered have shown a 25% fall…

Amazon Creates New Micromobility Management Role

Amazon delivery

Seattle, US Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce company, is stepping up its use of e-mobility, including the appointment of its first micromobility fleet program manager. The Seattle-based organisation, on track to become the US’s largest delivery service, this month advertised the fleet manager’s position. According to the job advertisement, the role would be responsible for…

Mahle Claims Title for Lightest e-Bike Drive System

Stuttgart, Germany German manufacturer Mahle is claiming the title of the lightest e-bike drive system on the market, releasing the 3.2kg x20 last month. The x20 also set a new benchmark for power-to-weight ratio, according to the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier’s e-bike division, Mahle Smartbike Systems. A statement from Mahle says the x20’s hub motor weighs…