WHEEL-E PODCAST: MOD BERLIN E-BIKE, ELF BIKE-CAR IS BACK, MORE

EV Channels Review

This episode of the Wheel-E podcast covers a diverse range of electric mobility topics, with a significant focus on new e-bike models. The MOD Berlin e-bike is highlighted for its successful blend of American power (750W motor, Class 3 speed, throttle) with European design cues like a step-through frame and larger wheels, though its $2,199 price point positions it as a premium option. The review praises MOD's integration with Lumos helmets for turn signals and their customer support ethos. The Mooncool fat-tire electric trike is presented as a compelling alternative to the popular XP trike, featuring a centrally mounted motor for better balance and traction, a 16 mph top speed, and a substantial 720Wh battery for $1,599. The discussion also revisits the unique ELF electric bike-car, noting its potential return under its original inventor, with starting prices around $7,500, and highlighting its reported safety record in accidents. The Tenways CGO600 Pro is lauded as a minimalist, cyclist-friendly e-bike at $1,500, featuring a Gates Carbon Drive, a responsive torque sensor, and hydraulic disc brakes, though it lacks a throttle and is limited to 20 mph. The episode touches on innovative Olympic training techniques using electric go-karts and Paris's extensive bike lane infrastructure for the games, alongside a segment on the American Solar Challenge, showcasing student-built solar cars.