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Funding has been awarded to 18 local authorities from the £2 million eCargo Bike Grant Fund, funded by the DfT and delivered by Energy Saving Trust. Local authorities across England were invited to bid for up to £200,000 each to purchase e-cargo bikes for use by local businesses or deployment …

Pivot Cycles has introduced the Phoenix Dock Tool System. “Phoenix Dock tools simplify on-the-bike tool storage with seamless design and ultra-quick access,” said a statement. “When we set out to design a sophisticated, Pivot exclusive on-the-bike tool system, we weren’t thinking “cleverly hidden”, we were thinking “NASCAR pit crew”. “With …

Rad Power Bikes has unveiled the newest iteration of its RadWagon electric cargo bike. Fully redesigned from the ground up, the RadWagon 4 offers “enhanced strength, stability, and versatility, setting a new standard for what can be expected in an electric cargo bike”. “We went back to the drawing board …

E-bike riders are healthy, happier and less likely to use their car, new research from Gocycle has found. The business surveyed owners of its fast-folding Gocycle GX model and found that 62% have used their car less since owning the bike, with 27% saying they have reduced their monthly car …

ZyroFisher has partnered with Walberg Urban Electrics to distribute its premium foldable electric scooter brands Egret and The-Urban in the UK and Ireland. Florian Walberg set up Walberg Urban Electrics, based in Hamburg, Germany, in 2011. “We are proud to have won ZyroFisher as a partner for the UK,” said …

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COMMENT: Grocer's ambitions in biking is an indicator that the sector is seen to be strong – and attractive