Ebike News

[lenny]

"A TEENAGER has been arrested following a number of "violent and terrifying" electric bike thefts in Birkenhead."

"It was reported that two teenage boys who were riding a black and red GTE Pantera electric bike were approached by two men on a black sur-ron electric bike and another male on a black and red motorbike."

Teenager arrested after 'violent and terrifying' electric bike thefts in Birkenhead

A teenager has been arrested for driving offences and assault after a number of electric bike thefts in Birkenhead.

www.wirralglobe.co.uk

 

[lenny]

"Inverness e-bike scheme suspended with most bikes out of action following "obscene amount" of vandalism"

Inverness e-bike scheme suspended with most bikes out of action following "obscene amount" of vandalism

Hi-Bike’s e-bike scheme in Inverness has been suspended after “an obscene amount of vandalism”. The service said all but about six to eight bikes out of 50 have been damaged. Writing earlier this week on social media, the share scheme said the vandalism has caused approximately £100,000 of...

ebiketips.road.cc

 

[lenny]

"The rising popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters has led to a new type of anti-social behaviour, as well as being behind a “marked increase” in battery fires in a Yorkshire city."

https://headtopics.com/uk/rise-in-e-bike-popularity-sees-new-anti-social-behaviour-55612157

 

[lenny]

"Wirral local policing team gear up to tackle crime and ASB"

https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/merseyside/news/2024/july/wirral-local-policing-team-gear-up-to-tackle-crime-and-asb/

 

[lenny]

"Tottenham cycle shop destroyed after e-bike battery catches fire
The blaze was caused by the failure of a lithium battery pack, LFB says"

Cycle shop in North London destroyed after e-bike battery catches fire

The blaze was caused by the failure of a lithium battery pack, LFB says

www.standard.co.uk

 

[lenny]

"Police crackdown on e-bike delivery riders in Lancaster city centre"

https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/national/police-crackdown-on-e-bike-delivery-riders-in-lancaster-city-centre-4698880

 

[lenny]

"Following an inquest into the death of a man who fell to his death from a flat fire in Bristol, a coroner has shared her concerns over the “lack of understanding” of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries"

Coroner calls for action on Li-ion batteries | Fire Protection Association

Click to view this page on www.thefpa.co.uk

www.thefpa.co.uk

 

[lenny]

"West End star suffers ‘life-changing’ facial injuries in horror electric bike crash in north London"

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/west-end-star-suffers-life-151158588.html

 

[lenny]

"Over 20 thousand unsafe electric bikes have come into the county over the past 2 years

This follows a number of catastrophic battery fires across the country caused by electric vehicles - Some of which resulted in death."

Over 20 thousand unsafe electric bikes have come into the county over the past 2 years

Over 20 thousand unsafe electric bikes from coming into the county over the past 2 years

hellorayo.co.uk

 

[lenny]

"Acer’s AI-driven e-bike line-up, another helping of Cake, a solar powered e-bike + more in our latest tech round-up"

"The solar-powered e-bike uses impact-resistant photovoltaic panels on its bike, which work even in low-light conditions. Which bodes well for UK users."

 

[lenny]

"Young voters offered free rides on e-bikes in Salford for Election Day"

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/young-voters-offered-free-rides-142456087.html

 

[lenny]

"London council to ban leaving e-bikes on pavements"

https://au.news.yahoo.com/london-council-ban-leaving-e-103530910.html

 

[lenny]

Cycle acquires Ebike4Delivery to scale last-mile delivery in the UK

German e-bike subscription service Cycle has acquired Ebike4Delivery to expand its last-mile delivery operations and launch in the UK.

zagdaily.com

 

[lenny]

E-Bikes Take Flight in Europe, Draw Government Incentives

E-bikes are making serious inroads across Europe, thanks to a well-established bike culture and boosted by government initiatives that help people pay for them.

www.theenergymix.com

 

[lenny]

"'Genuinely lifechanging'"

Jersey e-bike voucher scheme to end early

The e-bike scheme was launched in January last year as part of the island wide commitment.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Global micromobility market set to reach $520 billion by 2035, as UK ranked 3rd in Europe

The global micromobility market is expected to reach $520 billion by 2035, McKinsey has told Zag Daily. The firm had previously estimated that the market will reach about $360 billion by 2030, up from about $175 billion in 2022 - mainly driven by e-bike sales, with Europe representing the...

ebiketips.road.cc

 

[lenny]

"A push bike that had been converted into an e-bike caught fire as a man was riding it and exploded shortly after, firefighters said."

Colchester e-bike catches fire as man rides it

One of the e-bike battery cells exploded and launched itself 20m (66ft), a fire service says.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Wandsworth Council to Install 141 E-Bike Parking Bays

Wandsworth Council is set to install a number of dedicated e-bike parking bays across the coming four weeks.

www.swlondoner.co.uk

 

[lenny]

"Mere seconds later he thrusts into him at around 60 miles per hour, then the helpless rider falls underneath with the vehicle thudding over him."

Shocking moment driver mows down E-bike rider while filming from behind wheel

THIS is the shocking moment that a motorist seemingly deliberately runs over a man on an electric bike – just yards from a children’s play area. The sickening incident took place on Alexander Stree…

www.thescottishsun.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Teenager in court on murder charge after death of e-bike rider, 17

The accused was granted bail after appearing at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Friday over the death of Aaron McPherson.

guernseypress.com