The company, once a high-flying start-up whose services were hailed as the next big thing in personal transportation, lost much of its value as it struggled to grow.
Category: Electric Bicycles, Motorcycles and Scooters
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Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars
Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.
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Where German Cars Falter, E-Bikes Gain in Power
E-bikes sales in Germany have jumped, as drivers, suppliers and even automakers embrace their role in the future of transportation.
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Paris Becomes the First European Capital to Ban Rented Electric Scooters
But the city is adding bike lanes, and scooter companies are shifting their focus to electric bikes. E-scooters killed three people and wounded 459 others in Paris last year.
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VanMoof, Trendy E-Bike Brand, Bought Out of Bankruptcy by Scooter Maker
Lavoie, which makes high-end scooters based on McLaren’s Formula 1 technology, acquired the trendy e-bike brand that had gained a zealous following.
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As Teens Take to E-Bikes, Parents Ask: Is This Freedom or Danger?
Across the country, parents are expressing a mix of enthusiasm, contrition and uncertainty about the trendy mode of transportation.
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VanMoof’s Bankruptcy Worries Owners of Electric Bikes
VanMoof’s sleek electric bikes attracted fans, but the Dutch company’s demise has left owners unable to get repairs and worried that app-enabled functions may stop working.
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Is It an E-Bike, or a Motorcycle for Children?
With a throttle and no pedals, Super73’s new “electric balance bike” blurs the lines of regulation and safety. “No license, registration or insurance required,” its marketing promises.
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‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks
The e-bike industry is booming, but many vehicles are not legal for teenagers, and accidents are on the rise.
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What Is an E-Bike, and How Safe Are They?
Surprisingly tricky questions about an increasingly popular vehicle.
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Voters in Paris Turn Their Backs on Electric Rental Scooters
The New York Times – Business:A referendum emphasized how many residents had come to regard the scooters as dangerous nuisances with little environmental benefit. The decision may set a precedent for other cities.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes and Other Devices Pose Fire Risks
The New York Times – Business:The batteries, also found in phones, laptops, toothbrushes and other items, have caused about 200 fires and six deaths in New York City this year, fire officials say. Here’s what to know about safety.