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fromFast Company
1 day ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
#byd
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

BYD's new Flash Chargers can charge EV batteries from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes, revolutionizing the charging experience.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 day ago

Otso Ditches Tuning Chip Dropouts for UDH, Expanding Drivetrain Compatibility on Updated Warakin Ti.

Otso updates the Warakin Ti bike with 3D-printed UDH dropouts for improved drivetrain compatibility, fixing the chainstay length at 430mm.
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Honor X80i arrives with Dimensity 6500 and 7,000mAh battery

The Honor X80i features a bright 120Hz AMOLED display and a 7,000mAh battery with 45W charging, making it a powerful device for users seeking performance and longevity.
Mobile UX
#geely
European startups
fromTNW | Cars
3 days ago

Geely will stop building factories and use Volvo's plants instead

Geely will stop building new car factories and focus on existing plants to meet global automotive demand.
European startups
fromTNW | Cars
3 days ago

Geely will stop building factories and use Volvo's plants instead

Geely will stop building new car factories and focus on existing plants to meet global automotive demand.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

This bike rack pioneer is selling Bluetooth suction cups to stick bikes to your car

Allen Bikes introduces Bluetooth-monitored suction cups for bike mounting, enhancing safety with smart pressure sensors.
#emtb
fromBikerumor
1 week ago
Bicycling

Mondraker Leaves Something to the Imagination with Early Tease of Avinox-Powered ZENDIT eMTB

Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Review: Over-The-Air Levo 4 Update Increases Specialized eMTB Peak Power by 18-22%

Specialized's Levo 4 OTA update boosts S-Works peak to 850W/111Nm and standard Levo 4 to 810W/105Nm, intensifying full-power eMTB competition.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Atherton Bikes Finally Reveals Its Long-Awaited eMTB With Avinox Motor

Atherton Bikes offers a limited presale of the S.170E eMTB featuring an Avinox drive, DW4 suspension, 12 sizes, and Mavic E Deemax wheels.
fromBikerumor
1 week ago
Bicycling

Mondraker Leaves Something to the Imagination with Early Tease of Avinox-Powered ZENDIT eMTB

Bicycling
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
2 weeks ago

Aventon Current Review | Extreme Value; Surprising Power

Aventon's Current EXP full-suspension eMTB delivers exceptional value with a custom 750W motor, premium SRAM components, and mixed carbon/aluminum frame, positioning itself as a competitive value leader in the trail/all-mountain category.
fromBikerumor
3 days ago

SixPack Revamps the Millenium Pedal with a Standard and Pro Version

The Millenium 4.0 features a concave platform with an ultra-low profile to minimize pedal strikes, measuring 12mm at the center and 14mm at the edge.
Bicycling
#electric-vehicles
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago
Cars

Ford CEO Says China's Electrified Pickups Are 'Different Animals'

Ford CEO Jim Farley acknowledges BYD's Shark pickup as a capable but fundamentally different vehicle from Ford's Ranger, questioning the Chinese manufacturer's profitability while recognizing competitive EV engineering.
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago
Bicycling

The World's First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Is Officially In Production, Verge Motorcycles Says

Verge Motorcycles has launched the world's first motorcycle powered by an all-solid-state battery, promising exceptional range and charging speeds.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

The Xiaomi YU7 GT Aims At Porsche With 990 Horsepower And 438 Miles Of Range

The Xiaomi YU7 GT will launch in China with 990 horsepower, a 101.7 kWh battery, and 438 miles of CLTC range, competing with performance vehicles like the Porsche Macan Turbo.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

Ford CEO Says China's Electrified Pickups Are 'Different Animals'

Ford CEO Jim Farley acknowledges BYD's Shark pickup as a capable but fundamentally different vehicle from Ford's Ranger, questioning the Chinese manufacturer's profitability while recognizing competitive EV engineering.
Bicycling
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

The World's First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Is Officially In Production, Verge Motorcycles Says

Verge Motorcycles has launched the world's first motorcycle powered by an all-solid-state battery, promising exceptional range and charging speeds.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Momentum Vida E+ Is Like Riding a Couch, but in a Good Way

Momentum's commuter electric bike offers luxury and comfort but is notably heavy, making it less suitable for smaller riders.
#hybrid-e-bike
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

AIMA Rocky Review | It's Got Flash; How About Substance?

AIMA Rocky is a powerful hybrid e-bike designed for commuting and light off-road use, featuring a strong motor and quality components.
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

Magnum Peak 2.0 Review | For The Active SUV Life

The Peak 2.0 is a versatile hybrid e-bike combining mountain biking and commuting capabilities with a torque sensor providing active pedal assistance and impressive range performance.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 days ago

Will 30.5" Wheels Be the Industry's New 27.5" Wheel Size?

April Fool's Day brings humorous fake product releases, but discussions about 30.5" wheels in the cycling industry may be more serious than expected.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Xiaomi Now Using Humanoid Robots to Assemble Electric Cars

Xiaomi deployed humanoid robots at its Beijing EV factory, achieving 90.2% task completion at a 76-second cycle time matching factory pace.
Gadgets
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

BYD's Second-Generation Blade Battery Makes Western EV Tech Look Ancient

BYD's second-generation Blade LFP batteries offer 5% higher energy density and charge from 10-97% in under 10 minutes, including extreme cold performance, with new 1,500-kilowatt Flash charging stations enabling rapid deployment across ten production models.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Zeno raises $25M to speed up production of its battery-swap motorbikes | TechCrunch

Zeno is one of those companies, and this week it announced a $25 million Series A to expand its app-controlled battery-swap network and produce more of its Emara motorcycles. About $20.5 million of the total was an equity fundraise, Zeno co-founder and CEO Michael Spencer told TechCrunch. It was led by Congruent Ventures with participation from Active Impact and Lowercarbon Ventures.
Venture
#e-bike
Bicycling
fromHeybike
2 months ago

Torque Sensor vs Cadence Sensor: Which E-Bike Is Better?

Torque sensors give proportional motor power for a natural, responsive ride; cadence sensors provide fixed-level assistance for easy, low-effort commuting.
Bicycling
fromHeybike
2 months ago

Heybike Mars 3.0 vs Mars 2.0: What's New and Worth Upgrading?

Mars 3.0 adds full dual suspension, torque-sensor pedal assist, higher payload, external removable battery, upgraded display and security, plus an 8-speed Shimano shifter.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
4 days ago

Allen Launches New, More Compact, and Affordable Smart Suction Go Bike Rack

Allen's Smart Suction Go offers real-time suction monitoring for bike racks, enhancing reliability and affordability for users.
fromBikeMag
4 days ago

Transition Bikes Just Dropped the New TR11 After 9 Years of Silence

Transition has increased the rear travel to 211mm, which translates to more traction and control when charging downhill. This straightforward approach enhances the riding experience significantly.
Bicycling
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

The Ford Explorer EV Gets An LFP Battery And Bidirectional Charging

The European Ford Explorer EV now features an LFP battery with extended range, more powerful motor, bidirectional charging, and new Android infotainment system.
#e-bikes
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 weeks ago

BYD's New Flagship EV SUV Blows The Competition Out Of The Water

BYD's Great Tang SUV features 1,500-kilowatt Flash charging and nearly 600 miles of range, significantly outperforming Western competitors like Lucid Gravity and Porsche Cayenne Electric.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Honor shows off its Blade Battery, which is designed for foldables with 7,000+ mAh capacity

The Honor Magic V6 features a 6,660mAh battery with fifth-generation Silicon-Carbon material at 25% silicon content, achieving record thinness at 4.0mm unfolded and 8.8mm folded.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Wahoo's Smart Fan gets Smarter with Major Firmware Update

Wahoo Fitness released a firmware update for the Kicker Headwind smart fan, enhancing indoor training with improved sensor integration and automated cooling adjustments.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

BYD just killed your EV argument with a battery that competes with gas engines

BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 and Megawatt Flash Charge 2.0 eliminate traditional EV limitations with 621-mile range and rapid charging, positioning the company ahead of the global EV industry.
Gadgets
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 month ago

Turbo Levo Gen 4 Power Update, E-Bike Delivery Ban, Orbea's IoT-Enabled Rallon RS | TWR Ep 71

Specialized raised Turbo Levo Gen4 motor peak power via OTA; Boston may ban delivery e-bikes; Orbea's Mallon RS synchronizes suspension, motor, dropper via IoT.
#e-mountain-bike
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute 'flash charging.' But there's a catch. | TechCrunch

BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 charges from 10% to 70% in five minutes using LFP chemistry, requiring proprietary Flash Charging chargers to achieve ultra-fast speeds.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Sneak Peek: Taipei Cycle Show Teases What's Next for the Bike Industry

Taipei Cycle opens tomorrow, showcasing new cycling products amidst ongoing financial struggles in the bike industry.
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

Taipei Cycle 2026: What the Shift is Coming Next for the Bike Industry?

Confidence in the bicycle industry is on an upturn after several years of decline, with an average rating of 4.99 out of 10, indicating cautious optimism.
Bicycling
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Xiaomi Is China's First Automaker With A Bespoke Gran Turismo Car

Xiaomi unveiled the Vision GT, China's first exclusive Gran Turismo 7 concept car, as part of its global automotive expansion strategy targeting younger consumers.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The innovative new battery on this electric motorcycle charges in just 5 minutes

Donut Lab's solid-state battery enables production vehicles to charge rapidly, provide long range, improved safety, minimal degradation, and use low-cost abundant materials.
Science
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

How Does This Chinese EV Offer 620 Miles Of Range? The Secret Is A New Battery Chemistry

FAW installed a 142-kWh lithium-manganese semi-solid-state battery in a production vehicle, claiming 500 Wh/kg cell energy density and about 1,000 km CLTC range.
World news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Ford overtaken by BYD as China reshapes global car industry

BYD surpassed Ford in global vehicle sales, signalling a rapid shift to affordable, export-driven electric vehicles while Ford retreats from low-cost models.
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World

China dominates global lithium battery production and its technology and investment drive European battery projects like Douai, reshaping energy and auto industries.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Dudes Don't Know What's Going On When I Sneak Up Behind Them on a Silent Electric Mountain Bike

Electric mountain bikes enable riders of all fitness levels to enjoy trail riding and downhill descents without requiring strenuous uphill climbs.
fromHeybike
2 weeks ago

Can You Remove the Speed Limiter on an Electric Bike?

A speed limiter is a built-in system that determines the maximum speed at which an electric bike's motor will continue to assist the rider. Once the bike reaches a certain speed, the motor gradually reduces power or stops assisting altogether. This system is controlled by the bike's controller, the small onboard computer that manages the motor, battery, and sensors.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
2 weeks ago

Velotric Tempo Review | Synced to the Rhythm of My Heart

The Velotric Tempo is a fitness-focused e-bike balancing minimalist design with extensive customization options, featuring unique Pulse Mode heart rate monitoring and SensorSwap technology for personalized riding experiences.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

CATL Says Ultra Fast Charging Won't Kill Its New Battery

CATL says its new 5C batteries will retain 80% of their capacity after 1,400 charge-discharge cycles at 140F (60C). With a theoretical range of 372 miles (600 km) per cycle, that works out to a total of 522,000 miles (840,000 km) in what CATL describes as Dubai summer heat. At a milder ambient temperature of 68F (20C), which is closer to the ideal operating temperature for lithium-ion batteries,
Science
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Batch Introduces a New Gravel Bike, Two Builds, Both Affordable

Batch aims to repeat the process, now in the gravel corner of the industry. Now, surely, these new gravel offerings won't completely knock your socks off, but that isn't Batch's intention. However, will they get new riders out on two wheels without the incredible cost barrier? Absolutely.
Bicycling
Gadgets
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Honda's U.S.-Made Electric Mower Has A Bigger Battery Than The First Modern EV

Honda's ProZision zero-turn electric mowers, assembled in North Carolina, have a 19.2 kWh battery, multiple electric motors, and an optional autonomous system.
#e-bike-industry
Bicycling
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
2 weeks ago

Rad to make Bikes Domestically; Juiced Comeback Nearly Complete | TWR Ep 74

LifeEV acquired Rad Power Bikes for $13.2 million and plans to revitalize the brand through domestic assembly, expanded retail presence, and improved customer support programs.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Aventon Dives in Head First with New Current EXP Full-Suspension eMTB - and it's Awesome!

Aventon launches the Current EXP, a full-suspension e-MTB priced at $6,000, combining carbon front triangle construction with premium components and a new in-house UltroX motor.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Segway's new e-bikes are impressively high-tech and delightfully low-cost

After causing a splash at last year's CES with a pair of high-tech, high-powered e-bikes, Segway returned to the show with a little something more for everyone. The Ninebot-owned brand announced two new e-bikes - the seemingly conventional-looking Myon, and the low-step, short-tail Muxi - as well as a sharp-looking electric dirt bike called the Xaber 300. In previous years, Segway veered toward gimmicky reveals, like goofy self-balancing pods and paintball-shooting go-karts.
Gadgets
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

The ALSO TM-B Is Rivian's Answer to the Electric Bike

"Our vision is to bring together the latest technology with fun, thoughtful design to create small EVs that inspire people to adopt these more efficient modes," says Chris Yu, President of ALSO. "This launch has been years in the making and it is just the beginning of a broader platform we are building that we believe will catalyze adoption globally."
Gadgets
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Ride1Up Vorsa Gets Extra Lives with Two Additional Models, Including a Fat Bike

Ride1Up expands its Vorsa ebike lineup to three models—standard, Lite, and FT—all powered by the same 750W Intui-Drive rear hub motor with versatile commuting and recreational capabilities.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Moto's new tracking tag comes with a healthy battery boost

It's always refreshing when the new version of a product gets significantly better battery life than the last. And that's the case with the Moto Tag 2: Motorola's second-gen tracker tag can go more than 500 days before it needs a new battery. That's almost a year and a half that you can forget about charging at least one of your gadgets.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Life EV officially owns Rad Power Bikes now | TechCrunch

Rad Power Bikes, a buzzy electric bike company that raised nearly $330 million in venture capital, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December. The company had struggled for months prior to its bankruptcy filing, and had warned employees it might have to shut down without new capital.
Bicycling
Gadgets
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
2 months ago

Aventon's New Soltera 3 ADV, Rad Launched a New Bike, Segways' Auto-Dropper Post | TWR Ep 66

E-bike industry saw multiple product launches, tire and motor updates, a pedal recall, and Rad Power Bikes released a refreshed RadWagon amid Chapter 11.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The World's First Sodium-Ion Battery EV Is A Winter Range Monster

Changan Nevo A06 will be the first mass-produced sodium-ion battery car, offering about 250 miles CLTC range and resilient cold-temperature performance.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

Chris King Just Proved Faster Engagement Hubs Aren't Always Better

Chris King launches SuperBoost 6-Bolt rear hubs and a new 36-tooth drive ring, expanding compatibility across mountain hub options and proving higher engagement isn't always necessary.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Ford Hybrids May Use Cutting-Edge Batteries From China's BYD: Report

Ford is exploring purchasing BYD lithium-ion battery packs to strengthen its hybrid lineup and possibly import BYD batteries for overseas-made EVs.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

BYD's Plan To Make The Atto 3 More Popular: Double The Horsepower And Better Charging

The 2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo becomes RWD or AWD, gains up to 443 hp, a frunk, and significantly higher performance than the prior model.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It's Part Of A Growing Trend.

Ford and Geely have held months-long talks to share vehicle technologies and let Geely use Ford's European factories, notably Valencia, to expand EV production.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Dragan Pocket Winch is the Trailbuilding Tool You Didn't Know You Needed

The Dragan Pocket Winch Complete Kit is a portable manual winch system weighing under one pound that delivers up to 2,000 pounds of pulling capacity for removing obstacles from trails.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Dear Bike Industry: Please Don't Take Away My High-End Mechanical Drivetrains

Mechanical bicycle shifting remains simple, serviceable, affordable, and often lighter than electronic systems while delivering durable, tactile, and predictable performance.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

What Innovation Will 2026 Bring? BikeRumor Predictions for a New Year of Bike Tech!

Major cycling brands are poised to release significant 2026 bike technology, with a likely new Shimano Dura-Ace road groupset and broader gear innovations.
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Merida Etmo Makes Full Power, Trail-Ready Bosch eMTB More Attainable in Alloy

This all-new aluminum Merida Etmo mixes up some of the best bits of Merida's latest high-end Bosch eMTBs with versatile 140mm or 160mm trail-ready travel, everyday versatility, and a dash of newfound affordability. Much like Merida's premium carbon eMTBs, this new Etmo features all-mountain-ready geometry and solid builds, just at lower prices. And to not skimp where it really matters on modern ebikes, all 4 build levels of the new eMTB are available with Bosch's top-tier Performance CX motor
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

What the Future of Bicycle Manufacturing Look Like According to Experts

American bicycle manufacturing faces tradeoffs between domestic craftsmanship and overseas scale, challenging small framebuilders to balance quality, identity, and business viability.
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Shifting Gear: Affordable Wireless Shifting, Shoes, Lights, and More Fresh Products

Try as we might, it's not always easy to keep up with it all, and sometimes, it can be a challenge to give everything the attention it deserves. In our new Shifting Gear series (see what we did there?), we'll be highlighting products that have just arrived, we're excited to try out, or that we're particularly stoked to tell you about but haven't had a chance to review yet.
Bicycling
#sram
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

First Look: The Topeak E-Booster Digital Mini is Smaller, Lighter, and Just as Powerful

Electric mini-pumps were among the many trendy products in 2025. From Silca and Trek to Cycplus and Muc-Off, many brands threw their hats into the portable tire inflator ring. Topeak was among them, and its E-Booster Digital was my first experience using one of these new-fangled gadgets. Topeak didn't waste much time, and it recently introduced its second pocket-sized compressor, the new E-Booster Digital Mini.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Aventon's Mid-Drive Ramblas eMTB is Even More Fun After a Few Upgrades

Listen, the Ramblas is already a great eMTB at an affordable price. Priced at $2899, it's one of the only sub $3000 center-drive eMTB hardtails out there. Aventon's proprietary A100 center-drive motor is 36v, 250W (sustained) and 750W (peak), and has a claimed 100 Nm of torque. with an IP67 rating. The Ramblas comes from the factory with a decent spec.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Shimano Introduces the Dual-Function PD-EH510 SPD and Flat Pedal Hybrid

Today, Shimano introduces the latest dual-function pedal in its lineup, the PD-EH510. This versatile hybrid pedal combines Shimano's renowned SPD clip-in system on one side with a fairly large flat pedal platform on the other. This gives riders the choice between clipped-in efficiency or the freedom of flat pedals, with a versatile pedal that's ready to ride, no matter which shoes they choose.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromElectric Bikes Blog
11 months ago

Haibike SDURO HardSeven 1.0 Review - Electric Bikes Blog

Haibike SDURO HardSeven 1.0 is a rugged, high-quality mountain e-bike that excels on off-road trails while performing well on paved roads.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

State Bicycles Electric Bike Inflator Review: Small in Size & Price, Not Features

Electric mini-inflators make achieving precise, portable, and convenient tire pressure easier and more accurate than a traditional floor pump.
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