EBIKE NEWS
All about e-Bike battery fires
Everything you need to know about e-Bike battery fires In the first 6 months of 2023 London Fire Brigade were called to an e-bike or electric scooter fire every two days. That's an increase of more than 60% over the previous year. Tragically, such fires have resulted in eight deaths and 190 people being injured in the UK alone. So what is behind this worrying trend? e-Bikes use lihtium ion batteries, the same technology as used your mobile phone, electric cars, and even pacemakers. When lithium ion batteries fail it can be attributed to three conditions: Mechanical Electrical Thermal Mechanical...
Electric bike prices could drop by a third as part of UK government subsidy plan
Pilot scheme expected before April 2021 The UK government is considering plans to subsidise the purchase of electric bikes, which could see prices to consumers drop by up to a third, according to The Times. Outlines of the scheme were given in response to a parliamentary question by transport minister Chris Heaton-Harris, who said that the government was “developing a national programme of support to boost ebike uptake to the levels seen in many other countries”. The Times says the plan is to set up trials of the scheme this fiscal year, which means before the end of March 2021....
Tern upgrades Vektron folding e-bike
Tern has upgraded its Vektron folding e-bike line-up. The changes include more powerful Bosch drivetrains and updates to the frame, components, and colour options, while maintaining similar price points. “We’re constantly listening to our dealers and riders and we’re committed to making changes based on that feedback,” stated Tern team captain Josh Hon. “Those who live in hillier areas have asked for a Vektron with a more powerful motor to tackle even the steepest hills. The new Vektron retains its super compact size and superior riding characteristics, but adds the improvements that everybody wants.” The new line-up includes the Vektron S10,...
E-bike sales have more than doubled during Covid-19 pandemic
One pound in every five spent on bicycles between January and October was spent on e-bikes National trade association the Bicycle Association (BA) has released a ‘COVID Impact’ report on the UK cycling economy, covering sales from January to October 2020. It reveals that e-bike sales more than doubled during this period, accounting for one pound in every five spent on bikes. Bike retailers have seen sales grow by 60 per cent since March 2020 with the Bicycle Association calling the surge, “unprecedented in modern times.” It points out that with demand at times outstripping supply, market growth could have...