Wheel-E

Bafang automatic shifting motor, 50 MPH scooter, more

Wheel-E

Show Notes

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 e-bikes from Heybike, the Priority Skyline launch, Segway's new 50 MPH electric scooter, a Bafang hub motor with automatic shifting, and more.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today:

Bafang’s new automatic shifting hub motor could change urban e-biking

Two people, one bike: JackRabbit unveils ‘Micro Hauler’ line of two-seater rides

Priority launches Skyline e-bike with high-end Pinion gearbox, Gates belt drive, and surprising price

Heybike launches two new full-suspension e-bikes at crazy low prices

Segway just launched a 50 mph electric scooter – and it’s an absolute beast

Drone drops electric bike to help Ukrainian soldier escape Russians

I bought an electric mini jet boat from China. Here's what showed up

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET):

https://www.youtube.com/live/CaxkeW4W8sk

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