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business15 days ago•1 min saved

Amazon halts high-speed e-bikes in California amid safety concerns

Amazon will stop selling certain high-speed electric bicycles in California after a consumer alert warned that some products marketed as ebikes exceed legal speed limits and could be classified as mopeds or motorcycles, prompting removal of non-compliant listings and stricter seller oversight; the move follows fatal crashes, including an 81-year-old man struck by a teen on an e-motorcycle and a 13-year-old’s death, with authorities noting more than 100 related U.S. deaths and a 430% rise in injuries in Southern California.

via The Guardian|

#amazon #business #california

business15 days ago•3 min saved

Amazon halts California sales of high-speed e-bikes amid safety push

Amazon will stop selling e-bikes in California that exceed state speed limits, aligning with the California Attorney General’s guidance that pedal‑assist bikes cap at 28 mph and throttle‑assist bikes at 20 mph, as rising e‑bike crashes spur safety-focused regulatory and classification discussions.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#amazon #business #california

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Two-Wheel Efficiency: Bicycles Are the Most Energy-Efficient Way to Move

A Scientific American update ranks bicycles as the most energy-efficient form of transport on Earth, due to biomechanics that maximize propulsion while minimizing gravity and friction; advances like aero-focused designs and e-bike assistance could push efficiency even further (e.g., recumbent velomobiles).

via Jalopnik|

#aerodynamics #bicycles #ebikes

businesseconomy2 years ago•3 min saved

Biden's Tariff Hike Targets Chinese EVs and Batteries

The Biden administration's new tariffs on electric vehicle batteries from China will also impact ebike batteries, raising tariffs from 7.5% to 25% by 2026. This has sparked concerns in the cycling industry about increased costs for Chinese-made bicycles and components, potentially affecting US consumers and the adoption of ebikes. The future of tariff exclusions for other cycling products remains uncertain, with advocacy groups urging for extensions to avoid price hikes. The US is experiencing an ebike boom, with sales peaking in 2022 and state-level rebate programs showing promise in promoting ebike use and reducing carbon emissions.

via WIRED|

#biden-administration #businesseconomy #china