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Snow e-biking like a pro: 10 insider tips for riding your electric bike this winter

Riding an e-bike in the snow can be an exhilarating experience, but it also poses unique challenges. The combination of electric power and snowy conditions requires a different approach to make sure you’re staying safe while having a blast. Here are ten tips to help you navigate the winter wonderland on your e-bike this year. 1. Choose the Right Tires Snow and ice demand tires with better grip.
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Quick Charge Podcast: December 27, 2023

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Chevy Bolt EV is still available to lease for $299/mo before production ends in January

Although GM is ending production of the Chevy Bolt EV (for now), it’s still available as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. The 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is available to lease for $299 per month, but you will have to act fast. GM’s CEO Mary Barra revealed in April that “it’s now time to plan to end the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV production.” The move aligns with GM’s plans to…
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These were the biggest electric boat stories of the year, and it's surprising

Here at Electrek, I’ve had the pleasure of covering some fascinating electric boat news stories. In just the past year, we’ve seen everything from high-power electric speed boats and pleasure cruisers to efficient flying electric ferries. But when it comes to the most popular electric boat news stories of the year – the ones that our readers were most interested in – the results might…
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Quick Charge Podcast: December 26, 2023

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and TuneIn, as well as our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and…
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Banned! Why 2023 saw more e-bike and e-scooter bans than ever before

Electric bicycle ridership grew to never-before-seen levels in 2023. But despite the increased ridership, or perhaps even because of it, this year has seen an increase in the number of limits and bans placed on electric bicycles and e-scooters. Here’s a look back at some of the most infamous bans and what led to them. NYC wants e-bikes stopped at the border Earlier this year, NYC announced an…
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