🇳🇱 Micromobility Europe - See You Tomorrow

Plus, cool new vehicles from Decathlon, Xiaomi, Kawasaki, VoroMotors, and more.

June 07, 2023

Last Chance…

Can you believe Micromobility Europe starts tomorrow? With the Amsterdam show right around the corner, it’s now officially our largest event yet 😃⚡️🚲🇳🇱 So if you haven’t booked tickets yet, hurry because today’s your last chance…

… assuming you already have your ticket, everything you could want to know about the event—directions, show hours, event app, waivers, program, after parties, floor plan, etc—can be found in this FAQ guide. You can follow all the news and announcements (50+ launches) on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.

PS. Can’t make it to Amsterdam for this week’s show? Never fear. Micromobility America 🇺🇸 is coming to the SF Bay Area on Oct 19-20—and right now, Super Early Bird tickets are on sale until Friday (June 9th). Act fast

What You Need to Know Today

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VoroMotors just released their EMOVE Road Runner Pro, an upgrade to their Road Runner e-bike. The Pro model is a step up in several areas, one being the motor(s), as it now features two 2000 W motors in the front and rear wheels, which Voro claims can boost the vehicle up to 50 mph. Voro also went ahead and upgraded the seat to a memory foam cushion for a more comfortable ride, introduced dual spring rear suspension, and added on some 14-inch tubeless tires to reduce the chance of a flat.

China-based electronics company Xiaomi continues to roll out their Electric Scooter 4 Ultra to the European market, with retail in Italy expected to begin shortly. The mid-level scooter has a top speed of 16 mph and a range of about 43 miles, and it retails for €999, or about $1068 USD.

Decathlon recently released their Magic Bike 2, which offers a range of add-ons including front and rear racks, and a trailer for cargo or child-passenger purposes. The Magic Bike 2 also has a few quirks, including “Magic Mode,” which intelligently applies pedal assistance based on your load and the distance to your destination (to avoid battery drain).

Mercedes-AMG just released their own electric scooter, with help from Swiss company Micro Mobility Systems AG. Topping out at 12 mph and traveling up to 25 miles on a single charge, the scooter isn’t quite as high-performing as some others on the market, but it offers some other cool features like Bluetooth capabilities that make it a great user-friendly option.

If you’re not satisfied with the sustainability of your current e-bike setup, take a look at the new gDrive system from Pendix. It’s built with a modular design, meaning that when individual pieces of the system fail, mechanics can replace these parts without tossing the whole rig. Not only does this save resources, it also becomes much cheaper for the consumer in the long run.

Denago is introducing three new e-bikes this week, including the outdoor-focused Hunting 1, the load-hauling Cargo 1, the the performance-oriented eXC 1 and eXC2 e-mtbs.

Chinese e-bike manufacturer Fiido brings a nice balance of quality components and value with their new C-21 and C-22 Pro gravel e-bikes. The two bikes, which are distinguished primarily by step-through and step-over frames, come standard with a 250 W rear hub motor, torque sensor, and hydraulic disc brakes - a package that will run you just $1,599.

Fazua recently introduced a software update to their Ride 60 system, which enables smoother take-offs from dead stops, as well as improved stability on uphill rides. The software update will improve the riding experience for bikes such as the Maxx ELF line and the Canyon RoadliteON: 8, which are equipped with Ride 60.

India-based Ather Energy is introducing a more affordable version of their 450X electric scooter, called the 450S. The 450S offers a shorter (but still considerable) range of 72 miles, instead of 91, but still claims a top speed of 56 mph like its more expensive sibling. All the while, the new version retails for just $1,577.

The new Rover UMR 809 e-bike is a minimalists’ dream, with a single-speed setup and belt drive to reduce maintenance concerns. Its 250W motor provides 40 Nm of torque, and the 252 Wh battery offers 31 miles of range, which isn’t stellar, but it keeps the weight of the bike down to just 46 pounds.

Kawasaki recently revealed an interesting new range of three-wheeled electric cargo bikes that are frankly unlike anything we’ve seen. The lineup includes the Noslisu, Noslisu E, and Noslisu Cargo (pictured), which all offer varying ranges of cargo capacity and pedal assist power, as well as some slightly unconventional frame geometries.

We often talk about hydraulic disc brakes as a step up from mechanical disc brakes, but the actual difference between these two setups is often overlooked. Here, Electrek provides a clear brakedown (get it?) of the pros and cons for each setup, to help you decide whether or not paying for a hydraulic system is actually worth it.

India-based Simple Energy has begun deliveries of their Simple One electric scooter, and it says customers in Bangalore will be the first to receive their orders. The rest of the orders will be fulfilled in later phases, the company says, in order to meet demand for post-purchase customer support.

We’ve seen plenty of cargo bikes, but how about a cargo scooter? Recently, CNET took a spin on the Razor Cargo Electric Utility Scooter, a seated two-wheeler with an optional rear cargo basket or passenger seat. Although Razor may be known mostly for kid-sized kick scooters, this model is surprisingly sturdy, weighing 75 pounds and carrying up to 300 pounds of cargo/passengers.