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New York City-based Priority Bicycles introduced the new Current Plus, a top-tier e-bike at a mid-range price. This upgrade of the popular Current boasts a load of premium features like an Enviolo CVT hub, Gates Carbon Drive belt, torque sensor and a powerful 500W Truck Run mid-drive motor, all for $3,299
What happens when you mix a tiny home with micromobility? Introducing the Grounded T1, the solar-powered electric RV towed by an integrated electric trike.
The LAND Moto District is packed with high-tech features and clever engineering, and it’s fully designed and built in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s available in Street or Scrambler mode, both of which are fully street-legal and certified by DOT, CE, and E-Mark. Ride Review had a chance to test ride and review the District and he gives his thoughts and impressions in a full review that you can watch here.
If Tyson’s review of the LAND District got you excited but you want something a little more custom, check out this LAND x Droog Moto collab. Droog customized the rear suspension to have a fully adjustable damper, added a custom seat and forged carbon fiber accents, shortened the frame, and beefed up the tires. This bespoke edition can be yours for $17,000.
Ola Electric’s latest electric scooters, the Gig and S1 Z, will be equipped with new Bharat 4680 cells. These high-energy-density cells, coupled with a wider operating temperature range, deliver longer ranges, faster charging, and enhanced performance, making them perfect for India’s diverse climate.
Stark Future unveiled its Varg EX, a street-legal electric enduro powerhouse with 80 HP and customizable power delivery, engine braking, and regenerative settings. The Varg EX redefines electric enduro with a high-capacity 7.2kWh battery that offers 20% more range than its off-road sibling, Varg MX. It will be available for pre-order in Q1 2025.
Image Credit: Stark Future
Announced earlier this year, the Terran T1 Pro e-cargo bike takes rider (and passenger) safety to the next level with lots of tech not typically found on e-cargo bikes. In addition to its auto-deploying stabilization gears, it features a front 180° camera that helps the rider see better when hauling large loads while a rear camera and radar warn the rider of approaching cars from behind, a smart light system with turn signals, brake lights and a light-sensor low/high beam headlight.
JackRabbit recently introduced a new OG2, and the original OG will be phased out. But don’t worry—you can score an OG for $799 before it’s discontinued.
This DIY Cyberbike looks like something out of a Batman movie. DK the Welder fabricated a self-balancing e-bike that is built around hoverboard tech.
Image Credit: DK the Welder/YouTube
Continuing the DIY thread, can you build an e-bike without electronics? This maker follows a “no electronics” rule to design and 3D print e-bike conversion kit using a reed switch motor.
Germany’s national organization for standardization has created a new standard for e-bike battery charging cabinets. Simply put, it stipulates that any fire, heat or smoke that erupts inside a cabinet must stay within the cabinet and exterior cabinet surface temps can’t exceed 300℉ (150℃).
Scott pulls out all of the stops with the new Patron e-Ride. Scott’s biggest e-MTB is outfitted with the Bosch 800Wh battery, which delivers 85Nm of torque and up to 600W of assistance. And if that’s not enough, you can add a PowerMore range extender for a total of 1050Wh. The e-Ride integrates the rear suspension into the frame's seat tube, a Scott signature design intended to lower the center of gravity and protect the shock from dirt, thus increasing its lifespan.
Image Credit: Scott
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