“It’ll be too loud, too dangerous. Nobody’s gonna want to buy that.” This is what Arthur Davidson said about a bigger, stronger, faster motorbike, according to the miniseries Harley and the Davidsons. Throttle forward a century, and now there are nearly 10 million registered motorcycles in the United States. The industry faces completely opposite doubts …
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 …
Read moreLectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle
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 …
Read moreScooter Protective Gear: Everything you need to know
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 …
Some e-bikes like to boast about how lightweight and portable they are to carry. But what if your e-bike was as light as a plant? Better yet, what if your bike was made of plants? Hummingbird’s new flax folding e-bike is the first of its kind, weighing just 22 lbs and built entirely out of …
Read moreThink your electric bike is green? Hummingbird just made a plant-based e-bike
The Gotrax Gmax Ultra is currently the most powerful electric scooter from Gotrax, offering 45 miles of range and a top speed of 20 mph. But is it different enough from their other options to justify having the highest price tag? Here’s a hands-on review of the Gotrax Gmax Ultra. What you need to know …
Read moreGotrax Gmax Ultra review: The best and biggest Gotrax scooter
The Razor E100 has been the best-selling electric scooter for youngsters for over a decade, but is it still the best option out there? Let’s look at what it offers and what it’s missing to see if the Razor E100 is right for you or your young ones. See also: The best electric skateboards for …
Read moreRazor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids
Remember Gattaca? It was a pretty weird film, but we’ll never forget the cars. There was a Volvo P6, a Citroen DS Cabriolet, Rover P6, and other great classics. And they were all powered by batteries, in the movies at least. Well now there’s a real cottage industry in making this particular Hollywood fantasy into …
Read more14 EV classic car conversions that are pure awesomeness
Did you hear the latest news about thin film solar technology? It’s no longer true that all thin film solar panels have abysmal efficiencies in converting sunlight to electrical energy, rendering them pretty useless for generating enough solar power to meet your energy demands — either high or low. In fact, some thin film …
Read moreThe 7 best flexible thin-film solar panels: Buyer’s guide
Since 1998, Optibike has built high-performance bikes and electric bicycles for all riders. The new Optibike R22 Everest claims to be able to climb one of the highest peaks in the world on a single charge. I guess it wouldn’t matter that there aren’t any charging stations above the clouds since it’s downhill all the …
Read moreAn e-bike that can climb Mount Everest on a single charge? Optibike is up to the task