Wheel-E

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Wheel-E

An e-bike podcast covering the ebike industry and other non-automobile electrified transportation

  1. 18 HR. AGO

    California e-bike laws, Russian army scooters, more

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new laws and regulations in California regarding electric bicycles, the return of ONYX and the company's electric mopeds, a review of the Xtracycle Hopper, Russian soldiers on electric scooters, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Starting today, California is coming for your e-bike throttles New California law makes crystal clear which electric bikes are now ‘illegal’ Retro-themed electric moped brand ONYX returns, with 55+ MPH bikes Xtracycle Hopper review: A better cargo e-bike at a better price Russian soldiers are turning to electric scooters in failed assaults against Ukraine I bought a weird motorized suitcase in China and rode it home. Here’s what happened Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 7:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 8:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/To4w_OMVDgE

    58 min
  2. 12/20/2024

    New Priority Current Plus, Segway e-bikes, Rad trade-ins, more

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes Priority Bicycles launching the new Priority Current Plus, Segway going big on e-bikes in the US, California kicking off its e-bike vouchers, NYC may try to put license plates on e-bikes, Micromobility America 2024 coverage, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Priority Bicycles launches new 28 MPH Priority Current Plus mid-drive Gates belt e-bike Segway launching wild-looking 100 mile smart e-bikes & new US bike division California’s long-delayed $2,000 e-bike rebates are finally here The strange logic behind NYC’s push to force license plates on electric bicycles Here are the coolest e-bikes and more we saw at Micromobility America 2024 Rad Power Bikes and Upway now let you trade-in other brands for a new Rad e-bike Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 10:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 11:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/oxXnsGFfMtU

    57 min
  3. 11/29/2024

    Lectric XPeak 2.0, bike gear, Yadea scooters, more

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the launch of the Lectric XPeak 2.0 fat tire e-bike, Ride1Up's Prodigy XC eMTB on super sale, a roundup of great e-biking gear, cheaper Zero motorcycles inbound, Husqvarna's newest e-moto launch, Yadea shows off its scooters at EICMA, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Lectric eBikes launches updated XPeak 2.0 off-road e-bike for a killer price If you’ve wanted a high-end mid-drive e-bike, the $1,295 Prodigy XC is an insane deal Here’s all the best gear I’ve tested for e-biking this year Zero Motorcycles and Hero nearing new lower cost electric motorcycle Husqvarna launches new Pioneer street-legal electric dirt bike World’s largest EV maker Yadea shows off new e-motos, e-scooters at EICMA Damon insists its always-next-year 200 MPH electric motorcycle isn’t vaporware Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 7:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 8:00 a.m. ET): https://youtube.com/live/694cCCKYTNs

    39 min
  4. 11/15/2024

    Solar moped, XPedition 2.0, LiveWire scooter, more

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the launch of the Lectric XPedition 2.0, Yamaha e-bikes pulling out of North America, LiveWire unveils an electric scooter concept, PNY readying its cargo e-scooters for pilot testing, Royal Enfield's first electric motorcycle, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Lectric unveils major upgrades to XPedition 2.0 e-bike, no price increase Yamaha throws in the towel, pulls out of e-bike market in North America Japan’s coolest-looking electric cargo trike is now coming to the US This new sun-powered electric cargo moped is literally giant solar panels on wheels PNY’s electric cargo motorcycle is actually hitting the road LiveWire unveils powerful electric maxi-scooter built on its motorcycle platform Royal Enfield unveils new electric motorcycle – and it's the perfect type Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:30 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:30 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/AEjuZ_jy6Sc

    54 min
  5. 11/01/2024

    Golf cart bikes, cops on e-bikes & more

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes a new e-bike designed to replace golf carts, a five person cargo e-bike from Decathlon, Tenway's new CGO 600Pro Chain Version, police-edition electric bikes, Bingo wants to take on Gogoro's battery swap system, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Fairway wants to replace golf carts with this funky electric bike Check out Tenways’ newly launched lightweight 8-speed commuter e-bike This new electric cargo bike fits five people – and isn’t even that big More cops on electric bicycles are pulling cars over in traffic stops Startup plans to solve the ‘many battery standards’ problem with new battery standard See the electric motorcycles Russian soldiers are now using Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/HdWpwJcT6oQ

    49 min
  6. 10/18/2024

    Several e-bike bankruptcies rattle the industry

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes several bankruptices from companies like Juiced Bikes, FUELL, and Energica, as well as some fun news like Microlino's newest microcar and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Famed e-bike company gone bankrupt sells to mystery buyer for $1.2M Exclusive: FUELL announces bankruptcy, offers ‘cold comfort’ to stranded e-bike customers Major electric motorcycle maker Energica files for bankruptcy JackRabbit XG review: Testing the bigger and bolder little e-bike eBay announces ban on private sales of electric bicycles Microlino, the world’s cutest microcar, releases a playful new model Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://youtube.com/live/aLB3NghgesE

    58 min
  7. 10/04/2024

    New Bosch motor, Urban Arrow cargo e-bike, more

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes updates from Bosch's new line of motors and batteries, new e-bikes from brands like Urban Arrow and Engwe, an analysis of a reduction of e-bike fire deaths in NYC, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Bosch announces its new e-bike motor and bigger batteries Urban Arrow launches updated Bosch-powered electric cargo bikes in the US New low-cost electric cargo bike promises 200+ mile range and fast charging New off-grid solar-powered device can charge 12 electric bikes E-bike fire deaths are plummeting in NYC. Here’s the why Electric scooter giant Gogoro cleared of fraud charges after investigation Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/XHY9bp15Re0

    1h 4m
  8. 09/20/2024

    Ride1Up Roadster V3, Talaria fire, and more

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bikes from Ride1Up, new e-scooters from NIU, Ted Cruz's war against safer e-bike batteries, Talaria MX5 fire, Gogoro's CEO resigning, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Ride1Up Roadster V3 launched as new low-cost belt drive e-bike with torque sensor NIU launches two new ultra low-cost electric scooters in the US It turns out cyclists actually should roll through stop signs. Here’s why How Ted Cruz is preventing safer e-bike batteries in the US In first ever documented case, Talaria electric dirt bike goes up in flames in US Gogoro CEO resigns amid accusations of subsidy fraud Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 7:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 8:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/PO7dcaThE98

    45 min

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An e-bike podcast covering the ebike industry and other non-automobile electrified transportation

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