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  • CA e-bike licenses, wireless charging, more
    2026/02/27

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Aventon and Xtracycle, a bump on the road to wireless e-bike charging, California wants to give out license plates for e-bikes, Honda has a cool new electric moped, Royal Enfield's Flying Flea electric motorcycle is coming soon, and more.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • New Aventon Ramblas ADV e-bike brings 100Nm torque and 90-mile range to the trails
    • Xtracycle Swoop ASM launched as cargo e-bike that fits the ENTIRE family
    • New California bill to require license plates for electric bikes
    • That awesome wireless charger for electric bikes just hit a surprise hurdle
    • Honda unveils new electric moped cheaper than gasoline equivalent, no motorcycle license needed
    • Royal Enfield CEO confirms launch window for upcoming electric motorcycle
    • Forget electric bikes, Kawasaki is building an electric horse for actual production

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/U7k8C4wMs6U
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    55 分
  • New Trek, e-bikes help your brain, Boston ban, more
    2026/02/13

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a fun new automatic shifting e-bike from Trek, a whole host of potential new e-bike laws from around the US, a study that shows the impacts of e-bike use on the brain, Fly mopeds get in more trouble, Honda has a new low-cost electric motorcycle design, and more.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Trek shifts itself with a new 28 MPH car-replacing e-bike
    • Scientific study shows e-bikes benefit a surprising part of the body
    • Why another US state is preparing a 10 mph e-bike speed limit
    • While some US states try to kill e-bikes, one is pushing more kids onto them
    • Why Boston wants to ban some residents from using e-bikes
    • Popular electric mopeds in US found not street legal, forcing recall
    • Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/A54urCFrF-U
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    53 分
  • Rad got bought, NJ hates e-bikes, fake UL lawsuit, more
    2026/01/30

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a range of stories from new e-bike laws in New Jersey and Amsterdam, Rad Power Bikes getting bought out of bankruptcy, the clever way that e-bike batteries can be used for extra power during storms or even power a food truck, Honda's new 50 MPH electric scooter, and more.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward
    • Another US state just signed a harsh new law requiring licenses, insurance for e-bikes
    • The clever way food trucks are now using e-bike batteries
    • How fake UL certifications lead to Amazon’s major Chinese e-bike lawsuit
    • Amsterdam just banned fat tire electric bikes
    • The surprising way your e-bike could be a lifeline after a big storm
    • Honda’s new 50 MPH commuter ‘electric motorcycle’ rolls out with interesting battery choice

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/rfSPE2LYtsc
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    1 時間 7 分
  • 'New' RadWagon, Ananda motor, LAND e-moto goes off-road, more
    2026/01/16

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from companies like Rad Power Bikes and Aventon, an updated e-bike conversion kit, Australian police crushing e-bikes (and other e-things), LAND Moto's new ADV electric motorcycle heads off-road while staying street-legal, and more.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    Apple Podcasts

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Rad Power Bikes launches ‘new’ e-bike amid shutdown uncertainty
    • Why Ananda’s new M7000 e-bike motor matters more than its power numbers
    • Can you even tell that this slick two-wheeler is an electric bike?
    • Aventon’s newly launched Soltera 3 ADV looks almost perfect – I’d only change one thing
    • This lightweight device can turn almost any bike electric in seconds
    • Why police are now sending some confiscated electric bikes to the crusher
    • This American-made electric motorcycle is taking street-legal adventure off-road

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/EjCgMSTU4kI
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    53 分
  • 10k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, more
    2026/01/02

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, and more.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    Apple Podcasts

    Spotify

    Overcast

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • This ultra-comfortable electric trike could keep more people riding for years longer
    • Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
    • After 10,000 miles, here’s what happened to this electric bike
    • We’ve been lied to – electric bike motors CAN do regen, at least with this genius trick
    • New California law will target the parents of child e-bike riders
    • Talaria Komodo launched as new 65 MPH electric dirt bike
    • Bo M2 review: The premium e-scooter unlike anything I’ve ever tested before

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

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    1 時間 12 分
  • The biggest e-bike stories of 2025
    2025/12/19
    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories of 2025 from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes California's new e-bike regulations and updated laws, Bafang's automatic-shifting hub motor, e-bike brand shutdowns, China opting for lead-acid over lithium batteries, Honda's upcoming low-cost electric motorcycle, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Starting today, California is coming for your e-bike throttlesBafang’s new automatic shifting hub motor could change urban e-bikingPopular high-power electric bike brand announces shutdownIf you think electric bikes are bad, there’s a much bigger menace hitting our roadsChina urges citizens to trade in ‘old lithium e-bikes’ for newer lead acid electric bikesHonda’s new super low-cost electric motorcycle could come at the perfect time‘Not safe or legal’ – Cops continue crackdown on Sur Ron style electric bikesThis bike has 2 huge batteries, 2 big motors and might be perfect for the snow Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/aDbV1uPye90
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    1 時間 11 分
  • 1M Tern miles, kids on Sur Rons, LiveWire scooter, more
    2025/12/05

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes Tern's NYC e-bike delivery fleet surpasses 1 million miles, the CPSC has a stark warning about Rad's e-bike batteries, what parents should know if their kid wants a Sur Ron e-moto, JackRabbit MG Doble review, Strutt's EV1 electric mobility chair, and more.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    Apple Podcasts

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    Overcast

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    Castro

    RSS

    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Tern’s NYC delivery e-bike fleet crosses 1 million miles, with some bikes rolling past 30k
    • CPSC warns Rad Power Bikes owners to stop using select batteries immediately due to fire risk
    • JackRabbit MG Doble review: The 2-person ‘e-bike’ that’s way too fun
    • Parents, here’s what to know if your kid wants a Sur Ron or high power e-bike
    • Yamaha launches new electric scooter with Honda’s swappable batteries
    • Why LiveWire’s new electric maxi-scooter could finally make Americans fall in love with scooters
    • I tried the Strutt EV1 – the autonomous robot-chair hybrid that might redefine mobility

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/2ZCweu9wD5c
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    1 時間 22 分
  • Rad's sunset, Onewheel minibike, flatbet e-trike, and more
    2025/11/21

    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes the potential end of Rad Power Bikes, Tern's new belt-drive Vektron, a semi-solid-state e-bike battery coming soon on a production e-bike, ALSO drops price on its entry-level model, a tilting flat-bed electric trike/truck, and more.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    Apple Podcasts

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    Overcast

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

    Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

    • Rad Power Bikes says it may close down by January
    • Tern launches next-gen Vektron folding e-bike in the US – now with belt drive
    • This is the first ever semi-solid-state battery going into a production e-bike
    • Rivian’s ALSO announces lower $3,500 price for its fancy new e-bike
    • New tilting flatbed e-trike is like a pedal powered pickup truck
    • Maker of Onewheel launches wild new electric mini bike that does self-balancing wheelies
    • This electric motorcycle folds down to the size of a carry-on suitcase

    Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

    https://www.youtube.com/live/E-prmDFXePw
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    1 時間 8 分