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California assembly bill 2173, introduced by Steven Bradford would redefine “motorized bicycle” by, among other things, renaming it a “low-speed electric bicycle,” stating that it can have either 2 or 3 wheels, lowering the maximum power…

The Aerobic Cruiser Hybrid Cycle's potential is obvious. Put the rider in a comfortable, aerodynamic position and give him or her more than a bit of electrical assist. It looks like a win-win vehicle for a lot of people. Unfortunately, the …

The Izip E3 Zuma takes all the things we love about beach cruisers and adds the zap of electricity to take the hurt out. The E3 Zuma is claimed to get up to 35 miles of full battery.

Here is a neat exercise in design by Eduardo Machado who's take on a sporty e-bike won him a Brazilian EV-B design Award.

Have you picked up the latest issue of Electric Bike Action? The cover features a shot of the Caterham Classic E-Bike and inside there is more on their bad boy, the Carbon E-Bike. Need to order a copy? Click here. …

Austria's KTM Freeride E takes a lightweight, noise-free and agile offroad motorcycle where enduro riding was previously impossible: into the city! With 42 Nm of torque, up to 22 kW (30 hp) peak power and uninterrupted acceleration, it's…

Design student Kasper De Backer has worked with furniture, tools and accessories, but his take on the electric-assist bike is the project that caught our attention. Aside from smooth lines and a beautiful-looking bike, Kasper turned to wood…

Saddles are the most hated component of most new bicycle riders and e-bike designers seem to be getting it. More and more designs are going away from using traditional off-the-shelf bicycle saddles for designs that lean more towards…

Hours after the LA Times reported that authorities had put a stop to the popular Marathon Crash Race cycling event, they reported that city officials granted the last minute permits for a "Fun Ride" instead of a race. The  race, slated for…

Santa Barbara is one of California's brightest jewels and a vacation destination for visitors from all over the globe. From the volleyball courts of East Beach to the Santa Barbara Zoo to the shopping on State Street, this city is a…