EVs
Confusion between legal e-bikes and motorcycle-style electric machines is rife in the UK, with the media often lumping both under the “e-bike” label. This blog explores the growing use of the term “e-moto” abroad, and asks whether adopting it here could help protect cycling, clarify enforcement, and make life easier for riders and policymakers alike.
As the UK government sticks to its 2035 target to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, a looming question remains unanswered: how will the 9 million households without a driveway charge their electric vehicles?While ministers scratch their heads over kerbside charging, and councils face backlash over pavement clutter caused by cables trailing across public footways, another form of electric transport is quietly getting on with it - and solving the problem in the process.Enter the humble e-bike.
There’s a silent revolution rolling through our streets - or at least trying to. Cargo bikes, those load-hauling, kid-carrying, delivery-boosting wonders, are capturing the imagination of families, businesses and anyone weary of traffic jams and petrol bills. Cleaner, cheaper and surprisingly fun to ride, they’re becoming an increasingly common sight in forward-thinking cities. In the UK, though, would-be riders are thwarted by barriers that could - and should - be fixed. But here’s the hopeful part: every obstacle in the cargo bike’s path is solvable with a little political will and a lot of common sense.
What better e-bike accessory at this time of year than a trailer that doesn't just carry your stuff, but makes a fresh brew on the go? The towing ability of e-bikes inspired us to equip a trailer with a gas hob, fridge and a small kitchen sink. And on top of that, the steampunk-styled aluminium trailer boasts 100 litres of storage space, a...
As the auto industry weans itself off fossil fuels and seeks reinvention via electrification and driverless tech, might the car lose its personal mobility crown to the humble e-bike? E-bikes might be cheaper to buy, run, park, insure and maintain than cars, but their widespread uptake faces an uphill battle that even the most powerful...
