Wheel-E
Wheel-E
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Rad got bought, NJ hates e-bikes, fake UL lawsuit, more
1 hour 7 minutes Posted Jan 30, 2026 at 1:50 pm.
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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 a range of stories from new e-bike laws in New Jersey and Amsterdam, Rad Power Bikes getting bought out of bankruptcy, the clever way that e-bike batteries can be used for extra power during storms or even power a food truck, Honda's new 50 MPH electric scooter, and more.
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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:
Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward
Another US state just signed a harsh new law requiring licenses, insurance for e-bikes
The clever way food trucks are now using e-bike batteries
How fake UL certifications lead to Amazon’s major Chinese e-bike lawsuit
Amsterdam just banned fat tire electric bikes
The surprising way your e-bike could be a lifeline after a big storm
Honda’s new 50 MPH commuter ‘electric motorcycle’ rolls out with interesting battery choice
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at
https://www.youtube.com/live/rfSPE2LYtsc