The City Council on Tuesday is expected to present 17 proposals to make electric bikes and scooters safer for riders and pedestrians.
Category: Electric Bicycles, Motorcycles and Scooters
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After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
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What to Know About Legal and Illegal E-Bikes in New York
The New York Times – On the Runway:After a series of fatal crashes, often involving illegal devices, officials in New York City are weighing new rules for electric vehicles.
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Bird, an Electric Scooter Company, Files for Bankruptcy
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.
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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.