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VMAX VX2 Pro: a Swiss quality e-scooter, now available in the US [Video]

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In the dynamic world of electric scooters, VMAX, a Swiss brand that recently entered the USA market, stands out for its commitment to quality. Operating in Europe since 2015, VMAX has gained recognition for its innovative designs and reliability. A stellar example of their prowess is the VX2 Pro, a versatile and high-quality electric scooter. Electrek readers can save with the coupon code below. Read more…

Sports carmaker Alpine wants to reinvent itself, and Geely might help foot the bill

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French automaker Renault is looking to investors, including China’s Geely, to funnel some cash into its Alpine racing and sports car brand. Alpine, best known for its A110 sports coupe, is looking to reinvent itself as an all-around player in the EV space with a line of all-electric hatchbacks, SUVs, and crossovers. The brand says it will launch in the US in 2027. Read more…

Rivian pulls 1st demand lever for R1T, offering $2,000 install credit and charger ahead of Cybertruck

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Following a promising Q3 report that offered a rare rise in production targets, American EV automaker Rivian is looking to maximize sales of its existing R1T pickup inventory to round out 2023. Today, Rivian announced it will offer its Home Charging Bundle, which includes a $2,000 credit for installation, to customers who purchase their R1T from its inventory. More details below. Read more…

Wheel-E Podcast: Pizza e-bike, Honda electric bicycle, cargo e-moto & more

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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bicycles from Honda and Momentum, a pizza delivery e-bike from Domino’s, a new cargo electric motorcycle from PNY, Tesla’s Cyberquad for Kids getting relaunched, and more. Read more…

I took my e-bike and went undercover as a food delivery rider. Here’s what I learned

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In cities around the world, e-bikes, scooters, and motorcycles make up the brunt of the food delivery industry. They serve as the critical backbone, connecting hungry customers ordering app-based food with the restaurants that serve up that savory delight. At least, that’s how it works almost everywhere except North America. So I took a trip to the US and spent a day as a food delivery rider to see what the big hangup is. Read more…