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NYC Targets Online Marketplaces with Crackdown on High‑Speed E‑Bikes
local16 days ago

NYC Targets Online Marketplaces with Crackdown on High‑Speed E‑Bikes

New York City is cracking down on fast e-bikes by sending cease-and-desist letters to about 40 online retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, demanding they stop selling e-bikes and scooters that don’t meet city rules; penalties can reach $2,000 per violation, focusing on Class 3 bikes that exceed the 25 mph limit, while online marketplaces complicate enforcement; Amazon says it is reviewing the listed products and will cooperate with authorities.

via electrek.co|
#e-bikes#ecommerce#local
NYC Eyes Stricter E-Bike Rules as Mayor-Speaker Feud Intensifies
local-politics18 days ago

NYC Eyes Stricter E-Bike Rules as Mayor-Speaker Feud Intensifies

New York City is accelerating regulation of e-bikes after a fatal crash involving a fast e-bike. Mayor Mamdani has issued cease-and-desist orders to retailers selling illegal high-speed models, while Council Speaker Menin plans 17 bills addressing safety, street design, delivery-worker protections, and data reporting. The ongoing feud between the two Democrats appears to be accelerating the push for tighter micromobility rules, even as enforcement challenges and the reliance of a large immigrant delivery workforce complicate policy.

via Gothamist|
#e-bikes#local-politics#mamdani-menin-rivalry
Urban e-bikes linked to rise in brain injuries, sparking safety push
health29 days ago

Urban e-bikes linked to rise in brain injuries, sparking safety push

Doctors warn that electric bikes and similar micro-mobility devices are driving a surge in brain and facial injuries in urban areas, with studies showing low helmet use, alcohol involvement, and crashes with cars contributing to a growing neurosurgical burden. The trend has led to policy responses such as New Jersey’s rider registration/licensing law and calls for safer bike lanes, helmet programs, and speed enforcement to curb injuries and protect riders and pedestrians.

via New York Post|
#brain-injury#e-bikes#health
Speedy e-bikes spark safety crackdown for kids in California
health2 months ago

Speedy e-bikes spark safety crackdown for kids in California

The surge in youth e-bikes—many fast or modifiable to motorcycle speeds—has coincided with more injuries and incidents across California, prompting warnings about proper classifications, retailer actions (including Amazon halting high-speed e-bike sales), parental accountability, and increased hospital admissions (CHLA reporting rising e-bike injuries: eight in 2023, 16 in 2024, 36 in 2025).

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#e-bikes#health
Amazon halts California sales of ultra-fast e-bikes after deadly crashes
transportation3 months ago

Amazon halts California sales of ultra-fast e-bikes after deadly crashes

Amazon will stop selling certain high-speed e-bikes in California after a spate of deadly crashes, aligning with state limits that pedal-assisted bikes max at 28 mph and throttle-assisted bikes max at 20 mph; the move follows ongoing safety concerns and LA officials’ push to keep e-bikes off most trails, with incidents including a Garden Grove 14-year-old’s death on an e-motorcycle.

via Los Angeles Times|
#amazon#california#e-bikes
Deliverista Hub Opens at City Hall Park, Marking a NYC Labor Milestone
labor4 months ago

Deliverista Hub Opens at City Hall Park, Marking a NYC Labor Milestone

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer helped inaugurate City Hall Park’s Deliverista Hub—the first rest and charging station for NYC delivery workers—giving 24/7 access to e-bike batteries, phones, bike repair space, and safety guidance, funded by federal infrastructure money after years of delays and pushed forward by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and labor advocates. The hub is run by the Workers Justice Project in partnership with Los Deliveristas Unidos, with plans for additional hubs across the city amid ongoing safety concerns about lithium-ion batteries.

via THE CITY - NYC News|
#city-hall-park#deliverista-hub#deliveristas-unidos
Teen Charged with Murder in Cranford E-Bike Hit-and-Run
local-news10 months ago

Teen Charged with Murder in Cranford E-Bike Hit-and-Run

A 17-year-old from Garwood, New Jersey, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after striking and killing two teen girls on e-bikes in Cranford, NJ, in a hit-and-run incident. The victims, best friends, were hit while riding home from a school event and died later that night. The suspect was apprehended after fleeing the scene, and authorities are seeking additional information from the public.

via 6abc Philadelphia|
#e-bikes#hit-and-run#local-news
Segway Unveils Unique U.S. E-Bikes
technology1 year ago

Segway Unveils Unique U.S. E-Bikes

Segway's first U.S. e-bikes, the Xafari and Xyber, offer unique designs and high-end tech, with the Xafari being a versatile Class 2 bike suitable for city and off-road riding, and the Xyber a powerful, off-road-only beast with high speeds and long range, both featuring advanced navigation, security, and connectivity features.

via The Manual|
#e-bikes#off-road#segway
DJI Launches Amflow E-Bikes in the US Market
technology1 year ago

DJI Launches Amflow E-Bikes in the US Market

DJI has launched its Amflow electric mountain bikes in the US, featuring the advanced Avinox drive system with a 1000W motor and GaN fast-charging tech, but they come with a high price tag ranging from $7,500 to $10,200. The bikes offer various assist modes and smart connectivity, and DJI is licensing the system to other manufacturers, potentially leading to more affordable options in the future.

via Engadget|
#amflow#avinox#dji
sports1 year ago

Pogačar Eyes Historic Triple Grand Tour and Monument Wins by 2025

Lotte Kopecky criticized Demi Vollering for her lack of respect towards their team, SD Worx-ProTime, as Vollering prepares to join FDJ-Suez. The UCI is considering banning carbon monoxide for performance enhancement due to health concerns. Lapierre is returning to the WorldTour with Team Picnic PostNL, and California is launching a program offering up to $2,000 off e-bikes for eligible buyers. Ben O'Connor plans to race in the Tour de France with realistic expectations against top competitors.

via Escape Collective|
#cycling#e-bikes#kopecky