WHEEL-E PODCAST: RAD'S UL BIKES, TALARIA XXX, HONDA MOTOCOMPACTO, LIVEWIRES DEL MAR & MORE

EV Channels Review

This episode of the Wheel-E podcast delves into a diverse range of electric two-wheeled vehicles and related news. A significant portion highlights the substantial oil displacement by e-bikes and e-two-wheelers globally, emphasizing their impact over electric cars. Rad Power Bikes is noted for achieving full UL-certification across its e-bike lineup, a crucial step following New York City's new regulations. The podcast also covers Amazon's struggles with its electric cargo trike delivery program in NYC, contrasting it with their successful four-wheeled cargo bike operations in the UK. Honda's revival of the classic MotoCompo as an electric micro-motorcycle is discussed, with the reviewer finding its $990 price tag steep for its limited 15 mph speed and 10-mile range, despite its innovative folding design. Harley-Davidson's LiveWire S2 Del Mar begins deliveries, with early owner reports indicating a 70-mile commute is feasible, though pushing it hard results in a near-empty battery. BMW's surprising stop-sale on all its US gasoline motorcycles, leaving only electric models available, is a major talking point, suggesting a regulatory issue. Finally, the Talaria XXX 'e-bike' is reviewed, praised for its immense fun factor and quality components, but heavily scrutinized for its questionable legality and potential for misuse due to its motorcycle-like performance, blurring the lines between e-bikes and electric motorcycles.