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SUPER73’s highly anticipated (and then cancelled, and then rescheduled, and then delayed a bit again today) debut occurred just minutes ago in Los Angeles. The brand had teased multiple new electric bicycle models and hinted at a light electric motorcycle. Fortunately for anyone who values their e-bikes with an extra side or two of excess,

The promoters of the artist who has accused Ed Sheeran of stealing part of one of his songs say there was a “concerted plan” to get the Shape Of You singer to engage with him, the High Court has heard. Sami Chokri and fellow musician Ross O’Donoghue, allege that Sheeran’s 2016 hit copies parts of

Anne Hathaway has told Sky News she was inspired by the infamous Fyre Festival flop for her new drama series about the rise and fall of business empire WeWork. WeCrashed tells the story of how flexible workspace provider WeWork grew from a single co-working area into a global “unicorn” – a private start-up business valued

Ashley Walters says the TV industry is learning in the wake of allegations of bullying and harassment against high-profile names, including his former co-star Noel Clarke. Last year Clarke was accused of sexual harassment and bullying over a number of years after 20 women came forward to describe abuse to The Guardian newspaper – allegations

Tesla has implemented big price increases throughout its entire vehicle lineup in an overnight update to its online configurator. Its cheapest electric car, Model 3, now starts at $47,000. We suspected it was coming after Elon Musk announced on Twitter that both Tesla and SpaceX were seeing significant inflation, but big prices increases on Tesla

Sono Motors has moved one phase closer to production of its Sion Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV), as it has completed its prototype phases and has begun building series-validation vehicles for testing and certification. The startup plans to build 37 validation SEVs that will be built with white bodies instead of the usual black exterior we

Music industry leaders are urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to abandon a large increase on concert and live event tickets, due to come into force on 1 April. The 7.5% hike would see the tax return to its pre-pandemic level of 20% – a move that would impact music lovers and be “hugely damaging” to the

A songwriter who claims Ed Sheeran ripped off his music, says the first time he heard Shape Of You he was so shocked that he and his girlfriend – who were driving at the time – had to pull their car over. Sami Chokri and fellow musician Ross O’Donoghue, allege that Sheeran’s 2016 hit copies

Segway has come a long way from its nerdy self-balancing transporter days. Several new models and one acquisition later, the company has some quite respectable entries in the larger electric mobility market. Case in point: the new Segway E110A electric scooter, which shows off a combination of stylish design and some interesting tech under the

Gazelle Bikes, a popular Netherlands-based bicycle manufacturer, is reintroducing the company’s Arroyo electric bikes for US customers. The Arroyo line of electric bicycles, which includes the Arroyo C7 and Arroyo C8, is a comfort e-bike line that likely aligns with the image in your head of a typical Dutch bike. That means a step-through frame

The Power Of The Dog has taken the big prizes at a BAFTAs ceremony where stars and organisers highlighted the war in Ukraine and host Rebel Wilson had a message for Vladimir Putin. While Wilson made good on her promise to deliver a joke-filled ceremony, the night also reflected the devastation happening in the world,

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This week on Electrek’s new Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This week that includes a new partnership between SUPER73 and Indian Motorcycle, new e-bike models from Rad Power Bikes, Yamaha and Ducati, Polaris testing new electric ATVs, Gogoro unveiled a

Electrek recently got the opportunity to test out the ElectraMeccanica SOLO EV for a few days and see what this single-passenger vessel can do. Small but speedy, the SOLO offers fun for single-rider drivers, and a picture-worthy experience for anyone you drive past. Table of contents ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corporation and the SOLO EV ElectraMeccanica Vehicles

Alec Baldwin has no financial liability for the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the film set of Rust, according to new court papers released in America. The Hollywood star, 63, was holding the prop gun that killed the 42-year-old cinematographer in October last year while filming the western in New Mexico. The legal filing

Spring is fast approaching and as the weather warms up it won’t be too long until the first grass cutting session rolls around. To help make 2021 the last year you’ll have relied on gas or oil, we’re tracking a notable price cut to start out 2022 with an electric 40V Greenworks electric mower. Not

Katy Perry no longer has to pay $2.8 million to a rapper who accused her of plagiarising part of one of his songs for her huge 2013 hit, Dark Horse. Following a lengthy legal battle, a federal appeals court decided on Thursday that the US pop star and her team are not liable to pay

Fans at the first show for K-pop sensation BTS in South Korea since the pandemic began were banned from singing along or cheering due to strict coronavirus rules. More than 10,000 fans descended on the Olympic Stadium in the capital Seoul for the performance on Thursday but could only show their support for the band

I know, I know. The whole “Don’t like gas prices? Ride a bike!” sounds annoying and feels impractical for most people. But if you weren’t already aware, there’s a much more practical alternative to conventional pedal bikes: fun and energy-efficient electric bikes! Now more than ever, with gas prices rising steeply and uncertain fuel prospects

The Swedish electric surfboard company Awake is best known for its high-speed boards that can surpass 57 km/h (35 mph). But now the company is reaching new heights as it rises out of the water on its latest product: the Awake VINGA electric hydrofoil board. Hydrofoil boards are much more efficient than typical electric surfboards