Category: Electric Bicycles, Motorcycles and Scooters

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The E-Bike: The New Car Alternative

    The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

    VanMoof, the Dutch e-bike company taking inspiration from Apple and Tesla, is one of the world’s hottest brands in a bike market remade by the pandemic. Will it help reshape urban transportation?