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BougeRV has introduced the DuneRover, a remote-controlled wagon equipped with animated lighting, through a Kickstarter campaign. The prototype shown is not final, with production units expected to ship in February 2027, and early-bird pricing set at $467, nearly half the eventual retail price of $899.
At a New York Climate Week event, companies including PopWheels, Copper, Every Electric and David Energy described distributed battery systems as a response to public pushback against large centralized storage sites. PopWheels operates about 50 battery-swap cabinets with 2,500 batteries for e-bike delivery riders and is expanding to food carts, while Copper builds induction stoves with integrated batteries and Every Electric and David Energy sell plug-in batteries for homes and businesses.
German e-bike maker Lemmo has released the Lemmo 3, a step-through longtail cargo bike that is among the first e-bikes to use a semi-solid state battery. The bike carries a 960Wh battery rated for up to 180km of range, which Lemmo says is 20 percent smaller and lighter than a comparable lithium-ion pack while lasting 30 percent longer. The removable battery can also output power for AC appliances and USB-C devices, and the bike uses the MIK HD accessory mount standard, weighing 39kg including battery.
A Verge reviewer spent a month testing Amflow's new TL Carbon e-bike in Amsterdam, including a three-day bikepacking trip mixing coastal bike paths and forest single-track. The bike, priced at €3,499/$3,899, uses the same Avinox motor system found in Amflow's mountain bikes and is marketed as an 'eSUV' capable of both city commuting and off-road riding.
A back-to-school roundup recommends various personal transportation devices, including unicycles, bicycles, and other wheeled options, to help students move around campus more efficiently. The guide focuses on practicality and enjoyment for daily commutes between classes.
Xtracycle has released the Swoop ASM, a long-tail cargo e-bike priced at $4,500 that uses a Shimano system capable of automatically choosing and executing gear shifts based on cadence, torque, and speed data. The bike also features a mullet wheel setup, with a larger front tire and smaller rear wheel, plus front suspension for a smoother ride.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly criticized Amazon, focusing on the employment status of its delivery drivers, the sale of illegal e-bikes on its platform, and fines related to idling delivery vehicles. The socialist mayor is positioning these issues as part of a broader push to hold major corporations accountable for labor and safety practices in the city.