Jump launches New Zealand’s first back-seatless shared e-bike in Auckland

Jump launches New Zealand’s first back-seatless shared e-bike in Auckland

More than 600 back-seatless shared e-bikes will land on the streets of Auckland from February 19, the first time New Zealand has welcomed such bikes.
Uber’s company, Jump, officially launched bright red e-bikes Tuesday morning, which Mayor Phil Goff and Oakland Assemblyman Nikki Kaye pioneered.
Starting Wednesday, Oakland residents will be able to rent one of 655 electric bikes at 38 cents per minute, and $1 to unlock. (Stuff)

Guinness World Record for longest mileage for e-bikes expected to be broken

The Tulsa couple will break the Guinness World Record as their goal.
Natalie Suarez and Logan Mayberry are about to ride the longest ride on an electric bike.
They plan to travel 20,000 miles across 48 states.
Maybury explained that the goal was the idea that Natalie had come up with while walking.
“One night, we were walking by the river, and Natalie said, ‘What if we only cycled through 48 states?’ “I think it sounds really cool. So we packed up all our gear, and now we’re at the starting point. Mayberry said.
Their ride is expected to last about a year and will be completely unsupportd, meaning they will have to carry all their gear all the way. (newson6)

Electric scooters will be welcomed at the University of Athens and Ohio on Tuesday.

On February 18, local time, Spin, a unit of Ford Motor Co., began deploying electric scooters in Athens. Spin distributes free helmets on site.
Tia Hysell, director of transportation and parking services at the University of Ohio, says safety is a top priority. The University is committed to supporting sustainable development by using safe, reliable and affordable transportation facilities on campus. Shared travel introductions will provide new transportation opportunities for the campus community.
A specific parking location is set on campus. Tia Hysell also encourages users to ensure that electric scooters do not block sidewalks, buildings and parking spaces. Electric scooter parking should not interfere with the campus environment.
The city does not have designated parking spots, but allows citizens to park in a neat and orderly manner on sidewalks.
Spin electric scooters cost $1 per lock and 29 cents per minute.
Spin also provides a safety video to educate riders about riding safely. (Athens News)

USCPSWarn warns consumers about the potential dangers of NHT X1-5 balance cars

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned the public that nhT X1-5 balancecars could be dangerous.
USCPSC said new High Tech X1-5 balanced vehicle samples were tested to be uncompliant with safety standards. The battery may overheat, which can cause fire or other serious injury, including death.
USCPSC has asked New High Tech to recall the product.
But the NHT rejected a request from federal agencies to recall the product, the federal agency said. (Localdvm)

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