WHEEL-E PODCAST: NEW VANMOOFS, URBAN ARROW CARGO E-BIKE, MORE

EV Channels Review

This episode of the Wheel-E podcast covers a range of electric micro-mobility and beyond, with a significant focus on new e-bike releases. The discussion highlights the comeback of VanMoof with its S6 line, noting the updated features but also the lingering concerns about past servicing issues and the proprietary nature of the components. The Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro cargo e-bike is presented as a practical, albeit expensive, alternative to a second car, capable of carrying multiple children. The Oh Wow Cycles Conductor Plus rickshaw tricycle is praised for its versatility in carrying both cargo and people, despite its hefty price and weight. The Alto electric moped is discussed as a vehicle designed to skirt e-bike regulations, offering higher speeds in an 'off-road' mode, raising questions about legality and user behavior. Honda's four-wheeled EV for bike lanes is introduced as a novel, large-scale delivery vehicle concept, with potential for fleet adoption. Finally, Zero Motorcycles' new, more affordable XE and XB models are seen as a significant move to compete in the Siron-like market, though questions remain about their origin and US street legality. The episode concludes with a look at increasingly affordable personal electric flying machines.