Steven Pepple Detroit Free Press Published 7:45 p.m. UTC May 30, 2018 Free Press readers who participated in an online poll overwhelmingly favored allowing electric bikes on Michigan’s bike paths and trails. More than 75% of the 1,226 people who responded to the non-scientific poll said e-bikes should be allowed, although they split on whether that should include the fastest of the three classes of electric-powered bicycles. More: Why electric bikes aren't always welcome on Michigan's trails Nearly 45% were OK with all classes of e-bikes, while about 31% were OK with class A and B bikes, but not class C, which can reach speeds of up to 28 m.p.h. Only 23% of the respondents opposed their use of the trails which traditionally have been limited to non-motorized users, including traditional bicycles, walkers, jogging, inline skaters and, in some cases, horses. The remainder of the responders favored something different, such as only allowing e-bike riders … [Read more...] about Should e-bikes be allowed on trails? See what Freep readers think
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Scoot’s e-bike sharing plan hits bureaucratic wall in SF
By Carolyn Said Updated 3:00 am, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-4', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 4', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Photos By Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle Image 1of/4 CaptionClose Image 1 of 4 Buy photo An array of Scoot’s vehicles is parked at the electric mobility company’s office/garage in San Francisco’s South of Market. An array of Scoot’s vehicles is parked at the electric mobility company’s office/garage in San Francisco’s South of Market. Photo: Photos By Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle Buy this photo Image 2 of 4 Buy photo Stephen Rodriguez, vice president of growth at San Francisco startup Scoot, … [Read more...] about Scoot’s e-bike sharing plan hits bureaucratic wall in SF
Why electric bikes aren’t always welcome on Michigan’s trails
Bill Laitner Detroit Free Press Published 9:20 p.m. UTC May 29, 2018 The growing popularity of "e-bikes" is spawning a debate over whether the electric two-wheelers should be allowed on Michigan's growing web of woodland paths and urban bikeways. While e-bikes are catching on with many aging Americans, some trail buffs and park bosses want to put the brakes on their use on the hundreds of miles of trails that have been traditionally designated as non-motorized. They are at odds with e-bike users over whether these new machines — some of which can reach speeds of up to 28 m.p.h. — should share space with traditional hikers, bikers and joggers, as well as with horseback riders whose mounts are notoriously easy to spook. Priced anywhere from $500 to $5,000, e-bikes look like ordinary bikes. But these high-tech machines have hidden microchips, advanced batteries and tiny electric motors that give a boost to … [Read more...] about Why electric bikes aren’t always welcome on Michigan’s trails
EU moves to curb imports of Chinese e-bikes
BRUSSELS -- The European Commission has made imports of electric bicycles (e-bikes) from China subject to registration, meaning that eventual duties can be backdated to early in May, the EU official journal said on Thursday. The Commission has launched anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations, the latest in a series of EU studies into and measures against Chinese exports ranging from solar panels to steel. The European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA), whose complaints prompted the investigations, says Chinese companies are flooding the EU market with pedal-assist e-bikes at prices sometimes below the cost of production, aided by subsidies. The Commission has until July 20 to determine whether to impose provisional anti-dumping duties. If they are imposed, they would also apply to the period during which imports are registered. The EU official journal said that this would start on Friday. … [Read more...] about EU moves to curb imports of Chinese e-bikes
Uber acquires e-bike startup Jump
By Wendy Lee Updated 9:47 am, Monday, April 9, 2018 Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Buy photo Gavin Callies test rides a Jump e-assist bicycle after final assembly in San Francisco on Wednesday. Uber is acquiring Jump, the first company to provide stationless bike sharing in San Francisco. Gavin Callies test rides a Jump e-assist bicycle after final assembly in San Francisco on Wednesday. Uber is acquiring Jump, the first company to provide stationless bike sharing in San Francisco. Photo: Paul Chinn / The Chronicle Buy this photo Uber acquires e-bike startup Jump 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Uber is acquiring Jump, the first company to provide stationless bike sharing in San Francisco, the companies said Monday. The price was not disclosed. TechCrunch reported that an unnnamed … [Read more...] about Uber acquires e-bike startup Jump