E-bikes
Basics
Federal E-Car Incentives Get $4B, E-Bikes Still In Limbo
U.S. motorists may soon be eligible for up to $12,500 in grants to purchase electric cars, thanks to a new fund folded into the Democrats' reconciliation package — but benefits for e-bike purchasers may be far more modest and aggressively means-tested, unless advocates speak out.
September 20, 2021
Deliveristas Face Yet Another Deadly Threat — Exploding Cheap E-Bike Batteries
“We want to really stress the seriousness of this situation,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro.
September 9, 2021
OPINION: Sorting Out Space for Pedestrians and Cyclists

July 16, 2021
U.S. Finally Gets First Mobility as a Service Platform
Pittsburgh just became the first U.S. community where every resident can feasibly and affordably trade their private cars for an app.
July 9, 2021
An American Buys an E-Bike Every 52 Seconds
The two-wheeled electric vehicle revolution is taking off — but is Washington up to the task?
July 1, 2021
OPINION: Stop the Shameful Treatment of Deliveristas

April 27, 2021
Programs that Pay Residents to Give Up Cars Gain Support Worldwide
France may soon pay its residents to trade their private cars for e-bikes, vehicle-share services, and even transit passes — and the move is re-igniting the conversation about unconventional ways our governments can subsidize the greenest modes of transportation.
April 16, 2021
Boston Aims for E-Cargo Bike Pilot in 2022
The City of Boston has engaged a consulting firm to propose new policies and design a pilot program for e-cargo bike deliveries in an effort to reduce congestion and air pollution on downtown streets.
April 14, 2021
Why Motorcycle Companies Are Betting on E-Bikes
America's best-known motorcycle brand is now selling e-bikes — reigniting a conversation about the changing role of automotive options beyond cars on U.S. roadways.
April 12, 2021