E-Bike Companies Are Navigating Tariffs in Different Ways

New startup reveals plans to create game-changing bike-like vehicles: 'There’s two wheels, there’s a screen, and there’s a few computers'

A new EV startup called Also just made its public debut — and it's got a bold plan to take on urban transportation. Spun out of electric truck maker Rivian, Also, Inc. is launching with a mission to build small, affordable, design-forward EVs that make owning a traditional car in the city unnecessary. While Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has yet to reveal Also's first product, the company has hinted at a bike-like vehicle. "There's a seat, and there's t…

E-Bike Companies Are Navigating Tariffs in Different Ways

The e-bike industry has seen significant growth in recent years as technology has advanced and the idea of riding an electric bicycle has gained ground. Now, at least in the United States, the pace of that growth might have reached an uphill incline. That would be the tariffs imposed by the current administration, which has thrown a wrench in the works of a number of companies with overseas supply chains.In an update on their website, State Bicy…

Major US electric bike brand announces response to tariffs

One of the largest electric bike brands in the US, Aventon, has recently shared several details about the company’s response to US tariffs on imported goods. The details reveal insight into how large e-bike makers are coping with the major disruption caused by the trade war launched by the Trump administration. more…

E-Cells Goes Bust, Rad Refreshes The Runner, A Procumbent Bike?

Plus California’s E-Bike Voucher Delayed, Cargo Bike For Hauling Twins, Regen Braking & More! In this week’s e-bike news roundup: industry icon Rad Power Bikes has refreshed and renamed its RadRunner lineup, adding new features and tech across all models. Meanwhile, E-Cells—a brand known for pushing limits—announced it is shutting down due to tariff hikes […] The post E-Cells Goes Bust, Rad Refreshes The Runner, A Procumbent Bike? | TWR Ep 29 fi…

eNews – iGo Electric in Receivership Amidst Tough Times for Cycling Industry – eBikes Int'l

iGo Electric, based in Montréal, has been impacted by the cycling industry’s downturn in sales following the boom during the pandemic. The company owes over $19.5 million to secured creditors and over $2 million to unsecured creditors, according to court documents. iGo Electric is another company feeling the pressure of a tough current marketplace for cycling and e-bikes. © Founded in 2006 and owned by Fermetco Inc., iGo Electric began by selling