Disappointed Lobbyists Say EV Strategy a Missed Opportunity

Federal Politicians making announcement

Canberra, ACT Last week’s release of the Federal Government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy has been branded a “major missed opportunity” by peak active transport lobby groups disappointed the document doesn’t make a single mention of e-bikes and other forms of micromobility Groups such as We Ride Australia and the State advocacy organisations welcomed the strategy…

National e-Bike Battery Recycling Program in US

Battery recycling

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…

E-Bike Incentives Promised in Build Back Better Bill

If the Build Back Better Bill becomes law in its current form, US employees could take advantage of nearly $1,000 (A$1,410) a year pre-tax for biking to work.

Washington, USA Financial assistance to buy e-bikes and to commute by bike have been included in the US Government’s Build Back Better (BBB) Bill, which was passed by the country’s lower house of parliament last month and includes a range of measures to address social services, welfare, infrastructure, climate change and the impact of COVID-19.…