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Hobart is ditching shared e-scooters and doubling down on e-bikes after the program helped residents take over 13,000 monthly trips while cutting emissions. The city joins a global trend proving greener transport can work when it fits local needs.
Brussels is ditching rental e-scooters for a safer alternative: more shared bikes and e-bikes. The move prioritizes pedestrian safety while keeping sustainable transportation options rolling.
Electric scooters and e-bikes are flying off the shelves in New Zealand as rising petrol prices push more people toward affordable, eco-friendly transportation. TradeMe searches for e-scooters jumped 68% compared to last year, signaling a major shift in how Kiwis get around.
Massachusetts is introducing a groundbreaking four-tier speed system that could finally bring clarity to the confusing world of e-bikes, scooters, and electric micromobility devices. Instead of banning faster e-bikes outright, the state is carving out sensible rules that keep riders safe while preserving access to bike infrastructure.
India's Ola Electric just got the green light to launch an electric scooter designed specifically for delivery drivers and fleet operators. With rising fuel prices squeezing gig workers, this commercial EV could arrive as early as this quarter.
Rising fuel prices from the Iran conflict are driving massive growth for electric scooter makers, with China's Yadea seeing overseas sales jump 70% this year. The shift marks a turning point in how the world moves, proving clean transportation becomes irresistible when gas prices soar.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
Yamaha just launched the world's first scooter with an integrated airbag, bringing motorcycle safety tech to everyday riders. The 2026 Tricity 300 aims to protect thousands of scooter commuters with technology previously reserved for $30,000 luxury motorcycles.
California lawmakers are closing a loophole that lets e-bike makers sell much more powerful bikes than legally allowed, aiming to reduce serious injuries among young riders. The new bill would cap e-bikes at 750 watts of peak power, not just continuous output.
A longtime e-bike enthusiast who once treated his electric bicycle like a motorcycle has found unexpected joy in pedaling again. His gradual shift from full-throttle commuting to low-assist riding shows how e-bikes can bring people closer to traditional cycling, not further away.
Aussie commuters are ditching their cars for e-bikes as fuel prices surge, with one Perth shop selling 30 e-bikes in 10 days instead of their usual four per week. The shift could save riders thousands while building healthier, greener communities.
As gas prices surge past $5.96 in Seattle, the University of Washington just launched an e-bike subscription program that lets students and staff ditch their cars for good. The timing couldn't be better for thousands of commuters feeling the squeeze at the pump.
A single electric scooter model just hit 1 million sales, proving that micromobility has moved from trendy gadget to mainstream transportation. The milestone shows affordable, practical design is winning over everyday commuters.
Switching just a fraction of your car trips to an e-bike could save nearly $1,000 annually, and the real surprise isn't fuel costs. The hidden savings in maintenance, parking, and potentially eliminating a second car are transforming family budgets across America.
A lightweight folding e-bike now charges via USB-C, turning any laptop charger into a power source. At under 42 pounds and €999, it's making portable urban biking more accessible than ever.
Older adults who rode e-bikes for just 90 minutes a week showed remarkable improvements in memory and mental health. The electric assist didn't reduce the benefits—it actually helped riders stick with it and gain even more.
A medication already being tested for hepatitis C shows promising results against hepatitis E, a deadly virus that kills 70,000 people yearly and has no approved treatment. Scientists discovered bemnifosbuvir stops the virus from replicating without harming healthy cells.
Electric racing is about to get seriously faster. Formula E just announced its most ambitious season yet, bringing new superpowered race cars to legendary tracks around the world.
Electric racing just got smarter. Formula E and Infosys unveiled an AI-powered platform that puts millions of fans closer to the action with real-time commentary, predictions, and interactive tracking.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers just introduced groundbreaking legislation to create the first modern federal safety standards for e-bikes in over 20 years. The Safe SPEEDS Act could replace confusing state-by-state rules with clear national guidelines that protect riders while supporting clean transportation.
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