‘Transit on Tap’ event will highlight Kaiser’s folding e-bike loan program
A Kaiser Permanente Northwest pilot program this year is loaning folding e-bikes to employees.
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Infographic expands on local e-bike research, but the biggest puzzle remains
But why haven’t e-bikes taken off yet in the United States?
Video lets you go behind the bars for a zippy e-bike commute
Ever wondered what it’s like to zoom through Portland on a 19-mile bike commute aboard an e-bike? Wonder no more! Watch this video!
Event will highlight e-bike trends in Oregon
What’s up with e-bikes? Get the latest insights on the Oregon market at this event next month.
New bike business roundup: E-bikes, flowers, acupuncture, and more
From a new bike maker to a bike-based florist, we’ve got the details on the latest crop of Portland’s ever-growing list of bikey businesses.
Report and photos from test ride of Organic Transit’s ELF trike
The ELF solar and pedal-powered trike was recently available for test rides in Portland. We went out to take a closer look and meet the company’s founder.
Organic Transit plans Portland test drive event for solar/pedal-powered trike
Organic Transit, makers of the ELF solar and pedal-powered trike, have announced a test drive event in Portland this weekend.
Folding e-bike company ‘Conscious Commuter’ out of cash, ceases operations
Conscious Commuter, a Portland-based company working on a locally produced foldable e-bike, has run out of money and abruptly ceased operations.
Velomobile maker Organic Transit to set roots in Portland
Coming to Portland Durham, North Carolina-based Organic Transit is currently shopping for office and warehouse space in Portland. The company is known for their “ELF” solar and pedal-powered vehicle (which stands for Electric, Light and Fun) which they bill as the “most efficient vehicle on the planet.” The company is the brainchild of Rob Cotter, … Read more
The appeal of e-bikes: 5 facts from a new study
Electrically assisted bikes are finally becoming common enough in the United States for people to start studying their many benefits.
E-bike news roundup: Seminar at PSU, Bike N’ Hike pilot program, and more
Currie IZIP’s will be part of an e-bike-at-work program at Kaiser. E-bikes are here to stay. We don’t have sales figures for Portland, but my hunch (based on how many I see around town) is that there popularity is increasing. Beyond more people buying them, Portland happens to be a hotbed of e-bike innovation and … Read more
First look: The new NTS Works ‘2×4’ e-bike brings cargo up a notch
Neal Saiki’s new electric cargo bike is built to operate at the height that most of the world’s work actually gets done: approximately three feet in the air.