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The DfT yesterday published the ‘summary of responses’ to its consultation on the future of mobility. The Future of Urban Mobility Strategy pulls together responses from organizations and individuals, local authorities, transport organizations and trade associations. The resulting strategy sets out 9 key principles that will shape the government’s decision-making to ensure future transport is …

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London-based cycle retailer Velorution has so far secured over £513k from a second round of investment through Seedrs, the crowdfunding platform. The current campaign is expected to close in around 10 days time. £625,744 of investment in 2016 led to Velorution opening retail stores in Hackney, Marylebone and Islington to serve the urban and electric …

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Juicy and Neomouv’s newly announced partnership and joint range were on display over the weekend at the Cycle Show eBike Village. Juicy’s new 15Kg Ticket, one of the latest models unveiled for the burgeoning eRoad market, has been built to suit commuters needing a shorter range from a lighter e-bike, their Ticket to ride comes …

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Tern, Taiwanese producers of urban electric bikes, have teamed with Deliveroo to provide on-demand food deliveries. The partnership say this will broaden Deliveroo’s customer base to include corporate events and larger gatherings, with the Tern GSD handling up to 180Kg of cargo. “Deliveroo is delighted to be testing the GSD,” a Deliveroo spokesman said. “E-bikes …

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The AUTORQ system made its first appearance on Momentum Electric‘s bikes back in 2012, when founder Ying-Tsao Tan’s ambition was to create simplified, intuitive assistance from a torque-sensing system. In 2017 Tan launched a second strand to the business in supplying their re-engineered AUTORQ electrical system to other brands. Momentum Electric say they are redefining …

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The latest model from Gazelle, the low step-through Avenue, utilises the Shimano STEPS drivetrain. For urban dwellers that prefer an upright riding position, the manufacturer say the Avenue has been designed and built for practicality, whether “commuting to work, running errands, or exploring the cityscape.” The 250W Shimano STEPS motor with the ‘platinum’ 500Wh battery …

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Last week Yamaha unveiled 4 pedelec prototype models at Interbike – the largest bicycle trade event in North America – with availability to US dealers scheduled for early next year. Yamaha’s models, capable of assistance up to 20mph for the American market, are the drop-bar Urban Rush road bike, hardtail YDX-TORC, alongside the Cross Core …

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Evans Cycles have revisited Sir Ridley Scott’s iconic 1973 TV ad to demonstrate the hill-climbing power of the electric bike to today’s audience. Carl Barlow, now a retired firefighter, starred as the young baker’s boy struggling to push his bread-laden bike up the famous cobbled street to ‘the top of the world’ 44 years ago. …

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Tern’s GSD is designed to carry 2 kids, the shopping or 180Kg of cargo. Pitched at the urban transportation market, the 180cm long bike adjusts to fit riders ranging from 150cm to 195cm tall, with the low-step frame and adjustable stem providing an e-bike ‘all-rounder’ for the family. The 20″ wheel GSD, which stands for …

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Moto Morini, an Italian brand of of motorcycles founded by Alfonso Morini in 1937, has entered the pedelecs market with their ‘Limited Edition E-Bike.’ Just 30 units of this model are available until the company unveils a wider range of electric bikes in November. Priced at 2,050 Euros the bike is powered by the rear …