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Rivian’s micromobility spinoff Also has just taken the wraps off its TM-B e-bike, TM-Q pedal-assisted electric quad bike, and Alpha Wave helmet that represents “a breakthrough in rider safety and connectivity.”
The TM-B (aka Transcendent Mobility - Bike) with its 24 x 2.6-inch wheels and integrated front- and rear-lighting looks and functions like nothing else on the market. It features a new pedal-by-wire drivetrain called “DreamRide” developed in-house. The rider pedals a generator, which replenishes the battery, while a separate software-driven traction motor drives the rear wheel via a Gates Carbon belt.
The removable battery — available in either 538Wh or 808Wh packs, offering up 100 miles of range — features two USB-C ports. The batteries can be charged over USB-C at 240W, going from zero to full in two hours and 20 minutes or three hours and 45 minutes, respectively. They can also act as a portable power bank for your gadgets. An E Ink display shows the battery’s current charge.
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