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Proposed California bill seeks to rein in fast electric bicycle speeds

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Electric bicycle speeds in the state, which uses a similar three-class system as most of the US, are limited to either 20 mph (32 km/h) for Class 1 and 2 electric bicycles or 28 mph (45 km/h) for Class 3 electric bicycles. In some cases, devices are available for purchase that can help e-bike owners do just that.

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I bought Harley’s new electric motorcycle. Delivery was a hot mess, but still awesome

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LiveWire, the all-electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, is shaping itself into a force to be reckoned with in the still-evolving electric motorcycle industry. And I got to experience all of it as the proud new owner of a shiny indigo LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition electric motorcycle.

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Opinion: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Speed Warnings

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Far more annoying the systems available for purchase, which are only available, typically, in higher-end vehicles -- and often offered as an option, not standard. At this point, you might point out that these systems would only start scolding drivers at speeds more than 10 mph over.

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The new hybrid-electric system also allows for a substantial increase in continuous maximum speed, which climbs from 86 mph to 115 mph. Honda’s most popular SUV backs up its strong new looks with a more fun-to-drive personality, more confident and refined dynamics, and increased torque and capability.

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Forecast: Electric Two-Wheelers Poised for Strong Global Growth; 9% CAGR Worldwide

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A new report from Pike Research anticipates that the global market for electric two-wheeled vehicles—e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles—will grow at a compound annual rate of 9% through 2016. China, however, does not require e-bikes to have pedals, but limits them to 20 km/h (12 mph). Click to enlarge. between 2009 and 2016.

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Pedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking’ e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike

Baua Electric

The full-suspension design includes dual rear coil-over shocks, adding to the motorcycle vibe. Shipped in Class 2 mode with a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h), the e-bike is listed as “Class 3 ready”, meaning higher speeds can likely be unlocked. PEDALSENSE® offers riders the freedom to personalize their ride like never before.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

The Truth About Cars

As a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve wanted to sneak stories about two-wheeled transportation onto this website. Despite having seen them around for years, they were models I had long assumed would be marginally better than the atrocious three-wheeled motorcycles offered by Harley-Davidson.