Mercedes-Benz Explores Pairing eSprinter Vans With E-Cargo Bikes For Last-Mile Deliveries

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:46:05 +0000

A pilot program uses a special Mercedez-Benz eSprinter electric van as a mobile micro-depot which brings ONOMOTION’s standardized container modules to transfer points on its route, where the container is then off-loaded onto an ONO electric cargo bike which then completes the last-mile deliveries. With this system, the electric van … [continued]

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The Omnidirectional Self-Balancing Screw-Bike Is The Wildest E-Bike Yet

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:33:39 +0000

The Screw-Bike is a one-of-a-kind electric bike built by YouTuber and mechanical engineer James Bruton, and while its incredible complexity makes it unlikely that something like this will ever end up on the market, it’s an amazing piece of e-bike engineering. The self-balancing Screw-Bike uses 4 in-line Mecanum wheels made … [continued]

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Hot Deal: Save Up To $700 On An E-Bike With Heybike’s Earth Day Flash Sale

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:07:11 +0000

Many companies that put their products on sale for Earth Day are greenwashing more often than not, as the products usually have nothing to do with sustainability. But if those products actually do contribute to a cleaner and greener future, such as e-bikes, then putting them on sale for Earth … [continued]

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Fahrbike’s Affordable UrbanCarry Cargo / Utility E-Bikes Come In 3 Sizes

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:24:46 +0000

Fahrbike’s UrbanCarry line of cargo e-bikes look to be a great option for those looking for some affordable wheels that can carry both you and your gear, whether that’s children or the groceries or a workbag or three. Fahrbike has several UrbanCarry bikes to choose from — the Mini, the … [continued]

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The Vvolt Slice Lite Is A Right-Sized Lightweight Utility E-Bike — CleanTechnica Tested

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:51:44 +0000

When a cargo e-bike is too much for your daily needs, but a standard e-bike isn’t enough, then a utility e-bike might be just the right fit, and the Vvolt Slice Lite is a solid contender. Although Portland-based Vvolt is new to the CleanTechnica team, the company has been designing … [continued]

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Paris Electrified

Credit to Author: Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler| Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 22:31:37 +0000

About 50 years ago, we lived in Paris for six months. In 1975, my employer, NASA, and the CNES (the French NASA) jointly sponsored me on a 6-month Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) to live in Paris. The French were about to launch their Meteosat (a copy of the ATS 1 … [continued]

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Electrify Everything Everywhere All At Once – India Edition Transcript

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:28:24 +0000

Under the auspices of the India Smart Grid Forum, the think tank founded as an umbrella organization over India’s 28 state utilities to provide thought leadership, share leading practices, and bring international insights to India, I’m delivering bi-weekly webinars framed by the Short List of Climate Actions That Will Work. … [continued]

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Get $300 Off A RadExpand 5 Folding E-Bike Plus A Free Extra Battery, For $799 In Savings

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:57:02 +0000

Rad Power Bikes, which has been building great electric bikes at competitive prices for years now, has a heckuva deal running from now until April 17th that adds up to $799 in savings on its popular folding e-bike. We’ve ridden and reviewed a number of Rad Power Bikes models, so … [continued]

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Ride1Up Announces Permanent Price Reductions For Many Of Its E-Bikes

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:34:18 +0000

Ride1Up has established a strong reputation for building reliable e-bikes with quality components at an affordable price, and since it produced its first model in 2018, the company has made a name by delivering high quality e-bikes that are made to last — but which won’t break the bank. CleanTechnica’s … [continued]

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The 2300W Mid-Drive Motor In The New Biktrix eMTB Requires A 2-Chain Drivetrain

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:59:58 +0000

And now for something completely different: an e-bike with a mid-drive motor so powerful that it needs a separate drivetrain with its own chain. The forthcoming Biktrix Juggernaut FS XD electric mountain bike features a 2300W mid-drive motor, which is capable of producing up to 10 times the power that … [continued]

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