Electric bike

CYPRESS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Yamaha will stop wholesaling e-bikes in the U.S. market at the end of the year, the company told BRAIN on Friday. But the brand said it will offer dealers and consumers service and parts for "years to come."

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Mayor Eric Adams this week finalized the city's e-mobility device and battery trade-in program for food-delivery workers.

SACRAMENTO (BRAIN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several e-bike bills into law at the end of September, including one that specifically defines what the state considers to be an e-bike in an effort to address concerns about throttle-powered bikes.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes announced Wednesday that its bikes will be sold at 150 Best Buy stores and at BestBuy.com. The company also announced it has hired bike industry veteran George Lee.

While the total number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices is roughly unchanged — 141 this year compared with 148 at the same time last year — the number of resulting deaths decreased 92% (from 13 to 1) and injuries 40% (from 92 to 55).
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Biden administration Friday said it will propose new trade rules under executive authority to stop the abuse of the de minimis threshold that can allow imports — including e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries — to circumvent safety standards.

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Bikeshare company Lyft announced a restructuring plan that includes laying off about 1% of its workforce — affecting about 30 employees — and no longer operating standalone dockless bikes and scooters.
SACRAMENTO (BRAIN) — A California bill that will more specifically define what is (and is not) an electric bike is closer to becoming law.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — National Park Service superintendents will continue to have authority over e-bike usage on the lands they manage after an environmental assessment was completed as required by a judgment in a lawsuit.

BREA, Calif. (BRAIN) — E-bike manufacturer Aventon was the victim of a fake Facebook page and website, advertising discounted models of up to 70% off retail.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes laid off an undisclosed number of employees in July, the fifth workforce reduction since 2022.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — The city's Department of Transportation has released details of its $2 million trade-in program for food delivery workers using uncertified e-bikes, other e-mobility devices, and lithium-ion batteries.