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Freiburg-based startup EDENenergy has delivered its first stationary commercial storage system using used e-scooter and e-bike batteries. The project shows a potential second life for micromobility batteries in stationary energy storage.
Amflow has expanded its electric bike lineup with the new TL Carbon and is bringing the removable-battery PR Carbon series to the US for the first time. The move widens the brand’s availability and adds another model to its range.
Lectric eBikes has introduced the XPress Lite, a lighter and lower-cost version of its XPress2 urban e-bike. The launch matters because it expands the company’s commuter offering in the affordable electric bicycle market.
CleanTechnica published a commentary about a New York Times newsletter that described fatal e-bike and electric-scooter crashes in New York City as reaching a record high.
A report says Europe’s growing use of bicycles and e-bikes has created an unexpected shortage of people to repair them. The issue matters because more electric bikes are reaching the market faster than service capacity is expanding.
LiveWire says its S4 Honcho Street electric motorcycle has met the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s criteria for use in rider training programs. The change could make it easier for new riders to train and potentially earn a motorcycle endorsement without first learning clutch and gearbox operation on a gas motorcycle.
Rivian spinout ALSO has started delivering its electric bikes to initial customers after months of delays and missed delivery windows. The first handovers mark movement from reservation to real-world use, though early feedback is mixed.
Ride1Up has launched the Prodigy V2 Eco, an e-bike priced at $1,295. The model uses a German-made Brose TF Sprinter mid-drive motor and a 504 Wh battery, which may matter to buyers looking for a lower-cost mid-drive option.
Electrek says an 11-year-old boy in Florida received a traffic citation, and that his electric motorcycle was towed and a court date set after police caught him riding it on public roads instead of an electric bicycle.
New York City lawmakers are preparing a package of more than 20 bills covering e-bikes, electric scooters, mopeds, delivery apps, and enforcement. The proposals could change how micromobility devices are used and regulated in the city.