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Bike Lane Bounty to Curb Illegally Parked Vehicles
Austin, Texas Residents in the Texas capital of Austin are being invited to report vehicles illegally blocking bike lanes, to receive a share of the subsequent fine. A ‘bike lane bounty’ was last month unanimously endorsed by the city’s Urban Transportation Commission to help the city enforce laws on blocking cycling lanes. According to a…
Battery Industry Unprepared for Demand Tsunami: Says US Report
Boulder, US The global battery industry is not ready for an impending “tsunami of demand” set to bring a surge in electric vehicle battery costs during the next four years, according to a study by US research firm E Source. A scarcity of key raw materials needed to make EV battery cells is expected to…
Harley Offshoot Now Pioneering e-Bike Connectivity
Milwaukee, US The poster child of noisy motorcycles, Harley-Davidson, has continued its move into micromobility by becoming one of the first manufacturers to incorporate Google Cloud connectivity into its e-bikes. The US company’s e-bike arm, Serial 1, last week launched its second-generation CTY e-bikes with the enhanced connectivity, to capture ride data, improve security and…
Globe Lights Specialized Path to Everyday Commuting
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…
BikeExchange Signs Partnership with Top US e-Mobility Firm
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…
$904 Million Pledge for New York Road Safety Infrastructure
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…
Amazon Creates New Micromobility Management Role
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…
Bird Launches Wheelchair Attachment
New York, USA US e-bike and scooter manufacturer Bird has released a battery-powered attachment for wheelchairs, launching a share service in New York. The attachment is compatible with most wheelchairs and comprises a 350-watt motor, lightweight removable li-ion battery and separate forward and reverse throttles, allowing users to navigate hills, inclines and long-distance trips more…
National e-Bike Battery Recycling Program in US
Atlanta, Georgia, US An industry-wide e-bike battery recycling program was officially launched in the US at the start of this month, with more than 800 retailers trained and equipped to handle expired or damaged packs returned to shops. The program is being administered by Call2Recycle, a not-for-profit consumer battery recycling and stewardship program created from…
Standardised Swappable Batteries at Heart of Lime Gen4 Bikes
San Francisco, California, US A global leader in shared micromobility services, Lime, has launched its Gen4 e-bike, featuring a new swappable battery that is also compatible with the company’s e-scooters. Lime CEO Wayne Ting said the standardised, interchangeable battery was the greatest advancement in the new bikes, which were officially launched in Washington DC on…