Electric Motorcycle September 2022

Rivian electric bikes inbound? Former Specialized CTO moves to Rivian signaling e-bike advancement

California-based automaker Rivian is best known today for its electric trucks, but could tomorrow’s Rivian be an electric bike? That possibility is looking much more certain now that the former CTO of a major bicycle brand has joined Rivian’s development team. We’ve already seen hints of Rivian’s electric bicycle aspirations via[...]

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Electric Motorcycle September 2022

First $5,000 SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycles begin shipping this month

When the SONDORS Metacycle was unveiled in Los Angeles in early 2021, its highway-ready performance and low initial price of US $5,000 sent shockwaves around the internet. After navigating a rollercoaster of design changes, production delays and price hikes, the bike is finally preparing to ship to the first reservation[...]

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Electric Motorcycle September 2022

Electric bike motor maker Bafang unveils new 3-speed automatic shifting hub transmission

Chinese manufacturer Bafang is a titan of the electric bike motor industry, and thus news swirling around the company generally trends toward new motor announcements. But the latest headline-grabbing product unveiling from Bafang isn’t a motor at all, but rather an internally geared hub designed to provide automatic shifting on[...]

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Electric Motorcycle September 2022

Say what?! Walmart has full-suspension mid-drive electric bikes now?

Walmart has long offered an interesting array of low-cost electric bicycles. Some of the bikes have even dipped down into ultra-budget territory with prices below $400. It can be a good option for those that want the utility of an electric bicycle but don’t have a lot of spare cash.[...]

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Electric Motorcycle September 2022

Evelo launches new comfort cruiser 25 mph electric bike with throttle-enabled mid-drive motor

Electric bike manufacturer Evelo is back with a brand-new model known as the Evelo Galaxy SL. The updated model is designed as a comfort cruiser that should be ideal for a wide range of riders. With a laid-back frame and relaxed riding style, the Galaxy SL exudes cruiser vibes. It also does[...]

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