New Bill Aims to Rejuvenate U.S. E-Bike Production

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June 11, 2024

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What You Need to Know Today

Chinese imports currently account for up to 97% of bikes purchased in the United States. Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer wants to change that dynamic with a new bill aimed at rejuvenating domestic production. The proposed law would suspend tariffs on components like brakes and electric motors for 10 years to incentivize domestic assembly, create a transferrable e-bike production tax credit for bikes manufactured in the U.S., and provide low-interest loans for e-bike manufacturers to purchase equipment.

It’s no surprise that Tesla tops the charts of the best-selling EVs, but what’s more surprising is that the 3rd hottest-selling EV in the U.S. is really a Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike.

Whizz, a New York subscription service that offers delivery workers access to e-bikes, has raised $12M for expansion to other cities, such as Boston, Chicago, Miami, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The fresh funds will also enable the startup to start producing e-mopeds.

Image Credit: Whizz

Minnesota's new e-bike rebate program website crashed after processing only 80 rebates.

Foregoing the rite of passage of getting a car at 16, more American teenagers are sticking with their e-bikes for their everyday transportation.

Gogoro’s global expansion continues into Colombia. The company is partnering with a local firm to open battery-swapping stations in Bogata.

At Micromobility Europe, Hydroride showcased a hydrogen-powered e-bike that compellingly demonstrated that hydrogen could be a safe, effective, and uniquely beneficial energy source for powering delivery or shared e-bike fleets.

Image Credit: Hydroride

Ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, city leaders say recent pro-cycling measures have resulted in a 40% decrease in air pollution.

What’s the one thing the Dutch love more than bikes? Electric bikes. According to a new online survey, more than half of Dutch people ride an e-bike.

Polaris continues to trailblaze into electrified territory with a first-of-its-kind off-road charging station for UTVs in the Michigan backcountry.

Image Credit: Polaris

Ghana’s president is prioritizing the construction of new electric motorcycle plants in his reelection campaign.

Last week we reported that Microlino is launching this month in the UK. Now the startup says its tiny, electric pod car is headed to Sweden next.

The rise of unregulated e-bike rental companies in London is making it hard for shared e-scooter companies, which are constrained by strict rules, to operate profitably.

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