Adam Birney, Author at Green Authority

Lectric is set to release their first Trike: Here’s why it’s a big deal

January 31, 2023 by Adam Birney

Lectric eBikes, the Phoenix-based electric bike manufacturer known for delivering high-quality, fully assembled bikes at low cost, has a new budget-friendly e-bike on the way. This time the company is introducing its first electric tricycle, known as the Lectric XP Trike, which offers far more for far less than the cost of the competition. Read …

Meet Neoplants: A bioengineered houseplant air purifier

January 16, 2023 by Adam Birney

Sometimes the best technology is nature itself. In an age of electrifying our energy and transportation industries, we can forget that the term “going green” can be taken literally. Neoplants, a new French startup, took that message to heart in designing genetically modified houseplants that absorb air pollutants. I met one of the co-founders, who …

Green Authority’s Best of CES 2023 awards: The best electric vehicles and energy solutions from the show

January 9, 2023 by Adam Birney

CES is home to all kinds of technology and innovations, but electric vehicles and sustainability had a significant presence this year. While there were plenty of electric car concepts, the release dates were far off and tentative. Who knows if they will ever see the light of day? Instead, Green Authority searched the showroom floor …

Lectric XP 3.0 Review: Leveling up what ain’t broke

November 8, 2022 by Adam Birney

The Lectric XP 3.0 is the successor to the best-selling e-bike in North America. While the XP 2.0 was an award-winning bike, riders did have some feedback for the company. Luckily, Lectric has listened to its customers and made several improvements to the latest model while keeping it at the same price. Here’s our hands-on …

The Lectric XP 3.0 is here! First look and unboxing

November 1, 2022 by Adam Birney

Lectric’s highly-anticipated sequel to their popular XP 2.0 e-bike has finally arrived! Here at Green Authority, we were lucky enough to receive one a little early to give you a first look at the brand-new Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike. Talk about a treat for Halloween. Check out our boxing video below. The XP 2.0 has …

Up-close with colorful, custom Lectric XP bikes

October 25, 2022 by Adam Birney

Have you ever had trouble finding an electric bike that fits your style? Perhaps you have an image of your perfect bike but don’t know how to build it. Well, did you know that all of Lectric’s e-bike models are completely customizable, down to the handlebars, seats, grips, colors, and pedals? All it takes is …

Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by Adam Birney

The 700 series is Ride1Up’s flagship ride, squeezing a lot of features into a sleek aluminum frame for a relatively low price. Between the 15 ah Samsung cells and the premium Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires, there are a lot of name-brand components to catch your eye with this Class 3 e-bike. But is the performance …

Lectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle

September 16, 2022August 31, 2022 by Adam Birney

The original Lectric XP electric bicycle took the EV industry by storm when it launched in 2019. Its affordable price point with plenty of features won over riders across North America. The XP 2.0 has made many improvements to the success of the first model, touted as the best bang-for-your-buck bicycle. While there is much …

Scooter Protective Gear: Everything you need to know

August 31, 2022 by Adam Birney

Some electric scooters nowadays can go just as fast as cars, matching the road’s speed limits. However, you won’t have the advantage of airbags on a scooter and will therefore need proper protection should you get in an accident at those speeds. Whether riding an electric scooter, skateboard, or bike, here’s the best protective gear …

Scooter Helmets: Everything you need to know

August 25, 2022August 24, 2022 by Adam Birney

So you’ve got yourself an electric scooter. First off, congratulations! Now it’s time to protect your head. Aside from being required in most regions, wearing a helmet is just wise practice for riding. According to one study, less than five percent of e-scooter riders wear a helmet. Yet, head injuries are the single most common …