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Wheel-E

Wheel-E

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An e-bike podcast covering the ebike industry and other non-automobile electrified transportation Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • 10k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, more
    Jan 2 2026

    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 a new semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, and more.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

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

    • This ultra-comfortable electric trike could keep more people riding for years longer
    • Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
    • After 10,000 miles, here’s what happened to this electric bike
    • We’ve been lied to – electric bike motors CAN do regen, at least with this genius trick
    • New California law will target the parents of child e-bike riders
    • Talaria Komodo launched as new 65 MPH electric dirt bike
    • Bo M2 review: The premium e-scooter unlike anything I’ve ever tested before

    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/9D0lELHkDpk
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The biggest e-bike stories of 2025
    Dec 19 2025
    This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories of 2025 from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes California's new e-bike regulations and updated laws, Bafang's automatic-shifting hub motor, e-bike brand shutdowns, China opting for lead-acid over lithium batteries, Honda's upcoming low-cost electric motorcycle, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Starting today, California is coming for your e-bike throttlesBafang’s new automatic shifting hub motor could change urban e-bikingPopular high-power electric bike brand announces shutdownIf you think electric bikes are bad, there’s a much bigger menace hitting our roadsChina urges citizens to trade in ‘old lithium e-bikes’ for newer lead acid electric bikesHonda’s new super low-cost electric motorcycle could come at the perfect time‘Not safe or legal’ – Cops continue crackdown on Sur Ron style electric bikesThis bike has 2 huge batteries, 2 big motors and might be perfect for the snow 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/aDbV1uPye90
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 1M Tern miles, kids on Sur Rons, LiveWire scooter, more
    Dec 5 2025

    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 Tern's NYC e-bike delivery fleet surpasses 1 million miles, the CPSC has a stark warning about Rad's e-bike batteries, what parents should know if their kid wants a Sur Ron e-moto, JackRabbit MG Doble review, Strutt's EV1 electric mobility chair, and more.

    The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.

    As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

    After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

    Apple Podcasts

    Spotify

    Overcast

    Pocket Casts

    Castro

    RSS

    We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.

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

    • Tern’s NYC delivery e-bike fleet crosses 1 million miles, with some bikes rolling past 30k
    • CPSC warns Rad Power Bikes owners to stop using select batteries immediately due to fire risk
    • JackRabbit MG Doble review: The 2-person ‘e-bike’ that’s way too fun
    • Parents, here’s what to know if your kid wants a Sur Ron or high power e-bike
    • Yamaha launches new electric scooter with Honda’s swappable batteries
    • Why LiveWire’s new electric maxi-scooter could finally make Americans fall in love with scooters
    • I tried the Strutt EV1 – the autonomous robot-chair hybrid that might redefine mobility

    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/2ZCweu9wD5c
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    1 hr and 22 mins
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