Independent electric transport news covering aviation, maritime, buses, trucks, rail and working machinery.
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.
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.
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.