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You know the Mini Cooper, now meet the Mini e-bikes

April 27, 2022 by Adam Birney

Copper Bikes, the same automaker behind the Mini Cooper car, unveiled four new e-bikes to launch their second generation of sustainable transportation. While the iconic four-wheeler gained worldwide recognition, the company is looking to ride its future on two-wheels. The Cooper e-bikes are designed for urban commuting, the Singlespeed, Randonneur, and bikes for “Classic Gents …

First full look at the BMW i7 electric sedan

April 25, 2022 by Adam Birney

After teasing images of the highly-anticipated electric sedan, BMW has unveiled all the details on the latest model in their seven series. The BMW i7 EV will offer over 300 miles of range and a traditional design that won’t surprise longtime fans. In particular, the shortened grille should be less polarizing to drivers than some …

Vintage Electric releases new high-voltage two-wheelers

April 18, 2022 by Adam Birney

Vintage Electric has brought beautiful craftsmanship and design to their e-bikes made in California. Now, they’ve added an extra heaping of speed and power to their two-wheelers with a 72V performance line. Don’t let the classic look fool you because the Roadster, Scambler, and Shelby have next-level capabilities. See also: What’s the fastest e-bike you …

When in Roam: Opibus officially rebrands company

April 14, 2022 by Adam Birney

Opibus, the Kenyan technology company, has changed its name to ROAM. In an official announcement, the rebrand intends to fit better the electric vehicle manufacturer’s growth in Africa’s transportation sector. This is more than a name change. It’s a milestone that brings us closer to realizing our ambition as leaders in providing electric mobility solutions …

OKAI releases their first consumer e-bike in stride

April 12, 2022 by Adam Birney

You may know OKAI from their popular sharing bikes or e-scooters. Now, they’ve launched their first consumer electric bike called the OKAI Stride, and it’s pretty well-rounded. Check out the launch video below, then read on for all the details. Powered by a 750W rear hub motor, the e-bike can soar up to a maximum …

World will see 25 million EVs on the road by the end of 2022

April 8, 2022 by Adam Birney

The adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating. According to the BNEF, by the end of next month (June 2022), there will be nearly 20 million EVs on the road. By the end of the year, that number will increase to 25 million. To put that growth into perspective, remember that only one million EVs were …

First look at the first all-electric Lexus

April 5, 2022 by Adam Birney

Lexus will reveal their first all-electric vehicle, the Lexus RZ 450e, near the end of this month. But, the company is teasing some new pictures to whet our appetites in the meantime. Lexus has been a bit late to the electric game, focusing on hybrids and fuel cell hydrogen models instead. The new car will …

ONYX reboots the CTY electric motorcycle for a new age

April 5, 2022 by Adam Birney

ONYX Motorbikes has revealed the all-electric successor to their CTY bike released four years ago: the ONYX CTY2. See also: Top things to know when you shop for an electric bike The original CTY motorcycle always stood in the shadow of its bigger brother, the ONYX RCR. With higher specs capable of reaching twice the …

Check out this streetlight that can power your e-bike

April 3, 2022 by Adam Birney

KYMCO recently shared its plans for electric vehicle development, including an innovative Smart Streetlight system. However, more than just a light, each features swappable batteries similar to Gogoro’s stations for EV riders to share and exchange to power their bikes. “KYMCO has always been at the forefront of the next-generation transportation. We have dedicated ourselves …

Tesla to open supercharger network to all EV drivers in the UK

March 30, 2022 by Adam Birney

Tesla is just “weeks or months” away from opening its Supercharger network to every electric vehicle owner in the UK. Instead of just Tesla owners, all EV drivers can charge their vehicles at one of Tesla’s stations. See also: Tesla releases home wall charger, compatible with all EVs The pilot program to open up their …