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Concerns Over Electric Bicycle Grey Areas

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The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) and the Bicycle Association of Great Britain (BA) are concerned that some sellers are unaware of, or ignoring, the rules surrounding high powered electric bicycles.

Both associations are fielding enquiries regarding the exploitation of a ‘grey area’, whereby high powered bikes are bought for ‘off-road use’, in the mistaken belief that this makes them exempt from existing rules…

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Battery Cells

World’s First Sodium-ion Powered Vehicle Demonstrated

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We all know of lithium-ions, the chemistry used within batteries, which power everything from smartphones to electric cars. There are other chemistries too that do not receive quite as much attention. Familiar types such as Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) are common place, but generally regarded as not being as useful as lithium-ion. However, there are plenty

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Caterham Unveils Bike Division with Two New Electric Bikes

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Caterham Group has launched their first ever motorcycle division – Caterham Bikes – at the International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA) in Milan – including two all new electric bikes and a more conventional, but not in looks, 750cc powered motorbike. Three prototype products – the Classic E-Bike (an all-electric, bike with retro styling), the Carbon E-Bike

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