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e-bikes

Inside Lime’s Seattle warehouse, where 15,000 bikes and scooters are prepped for a World Cup surge

In a sprawling facility south of downtown in Georgetown — a space that serves as the base of operations for the company’s presence in the Seattle region — Lime is rolling out new devices, doing regular maintenance on its existing fleet, and preparing a suite of services designed to handle many thousands of riders. Read More

Sidewalk scooter riders, beware: AI-powered ‘Lime Vision’ will soon call you out

“Lime Vision” uses a camera mounted to the front of an electric scooter and a trained AI model to detect where a rider is riding. The goal is to improve rider and pedestrian safety. The technology will make its public debut in Seattle in June. Read More

Rad Power Bikes rider’s DIY solution for potential battery fire sparks broader safety discussion

The fire concerns come amid heightened scrutiny of e-bike battery safety. A Seattle Fire Dept. official offered insights on risks and proper handling recommendations. Read More

Rad Power Bikes closing stores in Vancouver, B.C., and Florida; 7 more will remain open

The Seattle-based company confirmed that seven stores will remain open, including in Seattle. Read More

New CEO leading Rad Power Bikes in the midst of e-bike seller’s bankruptcy proceedings

Angelina “Angy” Smith, who has been chief financial officer at the company since April, assumed the leadership position earlier this month, becoming Rad’s fourth CEO in three years. Read More

Rad Power Bikes’ biggest unpaid bill is $8.3M to U.S. Customs, as tariffs squeeze the industry

The situation underscores the financial strain facing Rad and the broader e-bike industry after rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic gave way to slowing demand, rising costs and lingering trade pressures. Read More

Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy protection as Seattle e-bike maker pursues potential sale

The filing revealed new details of the privately held company’s ownership structure and financial predicament — including a steady decline in revenue, and liabilities more than double its assets. Read More

Rad Power Bikes hits another roadblock as U.S. safety commission issues product safety warning

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said some Rad batteries “can unexpectedly ignite and explode,” but the e-bike maker disputed the agency’s findings. Read More

Used e-bike trade-in program at Rad Power Bikes stores aims to broaden electric mobility access

Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes is partnering with Upway, a marketplace for new and pre-owned electric bikes, to allow customers to… Read More

More layoffs at Rad Power Bikes as Seattle e-bike maker aims to ensure ‘brand’s longevity’

Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes made more cuts to its workforce in July, the latest in a wave of layoffs that… Read More

Rad Power Bikes closing retail store in New York in latest cutback for Seattle e-bike maker

Rad Power Bikes is closing its retail store location in Brooklyn, N.Y., the Seattle-based e-bike maker confirmed Thursday, citing the… Read More

Bird watching: Scooter-share company adding bikes to the last-mile mix in Seattle

A new blue Bird has been spotted in Seattle. The company know for its silver, standing e-scooters is bringing bikes… Read More

Rad vs. Bam: Seattle e-bike startup calls rival a ‘copycat company,’ sues over alleged ‘knockoff website’

Rad Power Bikes, the Seattle e-bike startup, alleges in a new lawsuit that Phoenix-based competitor Bam Power Bikes ripped off… Read More

Rad Power Bikes

Trump’s tariff on e-bikes and scooters could slow new mobility momentum in the U.S.

Update Feb. 1: Rad Power Bikes will now absorb the full 25 percent tariff on e-bikes, reducing their bikes to pre-tariff… Read More

Rad Power Bikes

Rad Power Bikes puts a charge into cycling and looks to upend urban delivery with new cargo trike

Sitting in traffic these days, there’s a good chance you’ve been passed by a rider on an electric bicycle. With… Read More

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