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E-Bike Statistics: How Popular Are Electric Bikes In The UK In 2021?"1 in 20 people in the UK own an E-Bike" https://www.tredz.co.uk/research/e-bike-stats-2021 " It is estimated that there are now 750,000 private e-scooters in use in the UK, with the majority being used illegally. The Bicycle Association suggests that as many as 360,000 were purchased in 2020 alone, and we can expect further growth in their use and sales in the UK in the years to come." https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2022-12-08/debates/185895BF-38BE-4550-A19D-7642420D3487/E-ScootersAntisocialUse

The Morse Code Hack That Made an AI Agent Spend $200,000

AI agent buys itself a robot, does exactly what experts warned

Portadown Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol in the Town centre when this electric scrambler was driven along the footpath within view of our patrol vehicle. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1297903792522672&set=a.248289644150764

Illegal e-bikes and moped seized in Bolton crackdownhttps://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/26093465.illegal-e-bikes-moped-seized-bolton-crackdown/

Olympia unveil huge 900Wh ‘super battery’ with up to 290km of rangehttps://road.cc/ebiketips/content/news/olympia-unveil-huge-900wh-super-battery-with-up-to-290km-of-range-2413

Eli electric microcar heads to Europe https://road.cc/ebiketips/content/news/eli-electric-microcar-heads-to-europe-3909 https://www.eli.world/eli-zero

Ampler Nova e-bike can be (safely) charged with a regular laptop charger https://road.cc/ebiketips/content/news/ampler-nova-e-bike-can-be-safely-charged-with-a-regular-laptop-charger-5809

A police investigation is underway after a “hit and run” crash involving a car and an e-bike in Swindon. https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26093371.hit-run-crash-busy-swindon-road-police-respond/

The CaddieBike – yes there really is an e-cargo bike specifically for golf clubsebiketipsThe CaddieBike – yes there really is an e-cargo bike spec...We suppose it makes sense really. If you wanted to cycle down to the golf club for a round, perhaps you’d also want to use the same e-cargo bike to get around the course instead of one of those buggy

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from traffic lighthttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/motorcycle-dangling-from-traffic-light-after-crash-9.7194201

It took 40 years for technology to catch up to this zipper designAn old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener that snaps gear, robots, and art into shape at the push of a button. https://news.mit.edu/2026/three-sided-y-zipper-design-0504

Apocalypse Early Warning SystemIn the event of an imminent nuclear apocalypse, we suspect that many people who have access to private jets will immediately take to the skies and escape city centers. This site tracks this indicator in realtime. The current emergency level is reported on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being an indicator of a likely imminent apocalypse. https://ews.kylemcdonald.net/

Microcars are massive in China – why not in the UK?Wuling Mini EV: Circa 28,800 Chinese Yuan (around £3,450) https://road.cc/ebiketips/content/news/microcars-are-massive-in-china-why-not-in-the-uk-4355

Banned drink driver said riding e-bike was 'honest mistake'https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/26087853.banned-drink-driver-said-riding-e-bike-honest-mistake/

Witney - E-bike seized after suspected links to criminal activityhttps://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26092631.witney---e-bike-seized-suspected-links-criminal-activity/

Bolton Police - GMP Officers also stopped and seized an illegal E-bike being used in Stoneclough and Kearsley which had been adapted to allow throttle control and was capable of going 38mph without peddle assistance. https://www.facebook.com/GMPBoltonNorth/photos/patrol-last-night-the-farnworth-kearsley-neighbourhood-team-conducted-a-plain-cl/1395522559287054/

Young evil genius forces hamster to run on wheel to power his gadgetshttps://www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026/05/06/youtuber-turns-hamster-wheel-into-phone-charger/5231293

UFO files reveal Apollo 17 crew saw mysterious objects, lights during 1972 mission: "Looks like the Fourth of July"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufo-files-apollo-17-crew-mysterious-objects-1972-mission/

E-Bike Battery Blazes in Lewisham Flat: Woman Jumps to Escape FlamesFirefighters Battle Blaze Triggered by Overcharged E-Bike Batteryuknip.co.ukE-Bike Battery Blazes in Lewisham Flat: Woman Jumps to Es...A shocking fire caused by an e-bike battery meltdown left a woman with serious injuries after she jumped from a third-floor balcony in Lewisham. Firefighters raced to the scene and managed to rescue b

E-Bike Battery Blaze Sparks Chaos and Tube Delays at Rayners Lane Station https://uknip.co.uk/news/uk/uk-news/e-bike-fire-at-harrow-underground-station-causes-severe-tube-delays/

How my business was destroyed by a single battery and I was left with a $635,000 billhttps://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/how-my-business-was-destroyed-by-a-single-battery-and-i-was-left-with-a-635-000-bill/ar-AA21GXuv