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Electric Bicycles: UK Backtracks on Plans to Double Their Power

February 4, 2025
If it sounded too good to be true, that’s because it was. A proposal made last year to double the allowable power limit of electric bicycles in the UK was canceled after pushback on the plan. Current laws in the UK are similar to those throughout most of Europe, limiting electric bicycles to 250 watts (1/3 hp) and 25 km/h (15.5 mph) of top speed. A proposal put forth by the Conservatives would…
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China urges citizens to trade in 'old lithium e-bikes' for newer lead acid electric bikes

January 31, 2025
In what might seem like a headscratcher, China is now urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-based electric bikes for newer models with sealed lead-acid batteries (SLAs). Electric bicycles are an incredibly popular form of travel in urban areas in China. An estimated 350 million electric two-wheelers of various forms travel the roads and bike paths in China. Most e-bikes in…
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BMW i5 spotted with native NACS port – could be one of the 1st brands to switch?

January 30, 2025
A BMW i5 with a native NACS port was spotted charging this weekend in Green River, Utah, leading to thoughts that BMW’s NACS transition may leapfrog a few other companies. We’ve seen a lot of action in the NACS transition in the last few weeks, with several brands added to Tesla’s Supercharger “coming soon” page, separate announcements from VW and Honda, and with Hyundai shipping the…
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Tesla goes after EU for tariffs on its Chinese EVs despite getting lowest rates

January 29, 2025
Tesla is challenging the European Union in court over the tariffs imposed on its Chinese electric vehicles despite getting the lowest rates of any automaker. Last summer, the European Commission revealed new tariff rates on Chinese EVs imported into the continent. The logic behind the tariffs was that the EU sees China as subsidizing electric vehicle production and exports, resulting in the EVs…
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