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Prince Charles Wobbles About On An Electric Bike For The First Time

I felt sorry watching the puppet-like “Prince of Wheels” wobbling about on an electric bike for the first time, surrounded by photographers and journalists. Apparently he thought it’d work like a scooter, not realising he had to pedal. Oh dear.

June 22, 2011
News

China Banning Electric Bikes Because Too Many People Killed

Electric bikes are going to be banned in Shenzen, China on July 1 because they’re too quiet. Seriously. According to China, electric bikes are said to have caused more than 15 per cent of accidents resulting in 64 people dead and 233 injured. WTF?

February 25, 2011
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Electric Bikes Are Now Wireless, Can Charge Gadgets Via USB

I loved riding about town when testing a GoCycle electric bike but must admit the cable that snaked around the frame sometimes got in the way of the pedals if I didn’t do it up right. The Shadow Ebike is the first electric bike that houses its Daymak Drive controller in the front wheel, alongside a lithium-ion battery, motor, USB port, charging port and LED power display.

January 25, 2011
Geek Out

The Picycle Bike Frowns In The Face Of Bike Thieves

Isn’t this just the most cheery bike you’ve ever clapped eyes on? Even if technically-speaking that red frame is actually the shape of a frown. Nonetheless! The electric PiCycle has an inbuilt theft-recovery service, updating its location on your smartphone.

April 30, 2010
Cars

VW’s Folding Bik.e: Because Two Spare Tyres Are Better Than One

Having a spare tyre in your trunk is good, sure, but having two is even better. Especially when they’re attached by a folding, pedal-free electric bike made by Volkswagen. A bike with a cool curvy frame. And two kickstands.

April 10, 2009
Cars

Schwinn Tailwind Electric Bicycle Lightning Review

The Gadget: Schwinn Tailwind Bicycle has all the features of a well equipped commuter bike, but comes with an integrated electric motor that makes this two-wheeler a motor-assisted bicycle.

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