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E-bikes emerge as 'second car' alternative in U. S. for short trips
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (531+ words) A claim has emerged that U. S. households should accept electric bicycles not merely as a recreational means of getting around but as an essential form of daily transport that can replace cars. With the burden of car ownership costs rising, e-bikes…...
Ten07 unveils Unicorn Pony micro cargo bike for cities with up to 50 kg payload
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (201+ words) Ten07 unveiled the Unicorn Pony, a micro cargo bike with a smaller body than existing utility bicycles, and opened pre-orders. On May 12, mobility outlet Bike Rumor reported that the Unicorn Pony is a smaller version of Ten07's existing Unicorn model, which…...
Chain- and gear-free 'pedal-by-wire' e-bike drivetrain emerges
3+ week, 4+ day ago (414+ words) [Digital Today reporter Jinju Hong] A new electric bicycle drivetrain has emerged that removes chains and gears and drives the wheels with electrical signals. The 'pedal-by-wire' approach completely excludes a mechanical drive structure, drawing attention for its potential to shift…...
Kona unveils Unity bikepacking bicycle designed for hauling gear
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (421+ words) [Digital Today reporter Jinju Hong ()] Mountain bike brand Kona has unveiled the Unity, a new bicycle designed for bikepacking. The model combines mountain biking, gravel riding and long-distance loaded riding functions, and highlights load stability and expandability as its core…...
Kawasaki patents modular-frame electric motorcycle design
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (309+ words) [Digital Today reporter Jinju Hong ()] Japanese heavy industry company Kawasaki has disclosed a patent for a new electric motorcycle design that can mount several types of electric motors on a single frame. Kawasaki's recently disclosed patent presents a modular design…...