The world’s first electric snowbikes will arrive this winter

With the rest of the world’s vehicles shifting towards electrification, it should come as no surprise that electric snowbikes will be here soon. French startup MoonBikes announced that its first batch of electric snowbikes are set to arrive by December 2021. While pre-orders for this first round have already closed, pre-orders have already opened for …

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Kawasaki going all-electric with its motorcycles by 2035

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki has announced that it will move its entire motorcycle lineup to an electric platform by 2035. These will be marketed in developed countries: the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan. This statement may come as a surprise, as Kawasaki has not yet produced any all-electric motorcycles. However, they have been hard …

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Gogoro launches battery-swapping stations in Hangzhou, China

Five months after announcing their deal with Yadea and Dachangjiang Group, Gogoro has opened 45 battery-swapping stations in Hangzhou, China. For the uninitiated, Gogoro is a Taiwanese company known for its battery technologies and scooters.  They also deal with other manufacturers like Hero, Aeon Motor, PGO, and Yamaha. These other manufacturers implement Gogoro’s hot-swappable battery …

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The top things to know when you shop for an electric scooter (e-moped)

Often referred to as electric scooters, electric mopeds (e-mopeds) come with a back-heavy step-through frame and are paired with a less powerful motor and smaller wheels than your traditional motorbike. However, sometimes that is exactly why they are the perfect choice for frequent city commuters. Most e-mopeds have an average power range of 2HP and …

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Electric bicycles buyer’s guide: What you need to know before purchasing one

Are you planning to buy an electric bike? Whether you’re looking for a greener form of mobility or if you want to know if electric bikes are worth buying, then you’ve come to the right place. Ebike technology has improved in the past few years, so these green and fun personal vehicles have been rising …

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How do lithium-ion batteries work?

The lithium-ion batteries found in EVs, smartphones, headphones, and many other gadgets use a reversible chemical reaction to circulate electrons and generate electrical energy. Lithium-ion batteries are present in most of your high-tech rechargeable devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, speakers, headphones, etc. They play a central role in the modern mobile culture as they …

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Hands-on: The SwagRoller gets you rolling in style

The popularity of personal electric transportation vehicles is continually rising, thanks in part to their convenience, efficiency, and undeniable cool factor. We’ve checked out several already ranging from versatile electric scooters, to electric skateboards, and on the occasion, unconventional ones like Segways. This latest one we’re checking out comes to us courtesy of Swagtron, one …

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