While electric bikes have been around since the 1990s, it was not until around 2007 when they became a regular feature on roads in major Chinese cities. It was also during this time they became more acceptable among cyclists in the West, starting with Europe. The earliest versions came with power controls and torque sensors, …
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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Are you shopping for the best electric bike that will fit your needs and your lifestyle? There are several things you should know before clicking that buy button. Some of the boxes you have to check include defining your personal transportation needs and the ebike specs that will help you meet those needs. In this article, …
Read moreHub-drive vs. mid-drive electric bicycles: Which type of ebike is best for you?
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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Electric transportation isn’t new where I live in San Francisco, California. While the city battles with upstarts from Bird to Lime, there are plenty of electric transportation options available to the tech-forward inhabitants of the city. Don’t miss: Boosted Boards is out of business, but you can still buy them. Read our guide Most of …
When you think about electric longboards, one or two companies probably come to mind. While there are dozens of companies out in the wild releasing their own variations of this new-age method of transportation, Boosted reigns supreme in terms of market visibility. And while other companies such as InBoard may come close in terms of portability and …
The electric skateboard industry has been growing pretty rapidly over the last couple of years, being popularized by larger companies like Boosted Board and InBoard. While many of these companies offer very similar features in packages that resemble one another almost to a tee, there are a couple more experimental companies out there who are …
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The year was 1903. The city: Detroit. Henry Ford was building what would go on to become one of the largest companies in the world. Ford Motor Company was one of the very few to have survived the great depression and is often credited with the proliferation of four-wheeled vehicles. It’s been over 100 years, …
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