electric bike
Coverage of electric bike in the Nexus archive.
- Bicyclist killed after being hit by car
A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car on Auto Mall Parkway in Fremont, Calif. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. when police responded to a major injury collision involving a man riding an electric bike.
- Hong Kong man, 54, dies after e-bike plunges from goods platform
A 54-year-old Hong Kong man died after losing control of an electric bike and falling from an unloading platform in Yuen Long. The incident was discovered over five hours later when police found him unconscious with head and hand injuries and pronounced him dead.
- Illinois bill seeking to streamline e-bike, scooter regulations heads to Gov. Pritzker's desk
An Illinois bill aimed at streamlining regulations for electric bikes and scooters is moving to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk. The legislation focuses on simplifying oversight of these transportation devices.
- This folding electric bike could replace part of your commute for $1,000
The Riley RB1 folding electric bike offers a lightweight aluminum frame, 50-mile range, app connectivity, and a 250W motor, now available for $999.99 (originally $1,299). It aims to address modern commute challenges by combining affordability and convenience.
- ‘Using good as bait’: blind China girl detained after fake hit-by-bike clip gets 100 million views
A blind woman in China was detained after a staged video of her being hit by an electric bike on a tactile pavement went viral with over 100 million views, sparking public anger and concerns about scams involving the visually impaired. The incident, shared by blogger @baobaomangtu, has raised fears of eroded trust in the blind community.
- Why Is It So Hard to Fix an Electric Bike? (2026)
The article highlights the challenges mechanics face when repairing electric bikes (ebikes) due to their complex designs and questionable origins. It advises consumers to choose repairable, third-party certified ebikes to avoid risks to mechanics.