London-based bike maker Volt has launched a mid-drive folding ebike designed for city commutes that weighs in at 17 kg, rides with a low-maintenance carbon belt and can be had with a 60-mile battery.

Volt Lite tips the scales at just 37.5 pounds (17 kg) with a 252Wh removable battery and 39.7 pounds (18 kg) with the 378Wh unit, achieving an ideal balance between agility and portability. When ...

Volt, a UK-based e-bike specialist, has released its newest model, the Lite. As its name suggests, this e-bike is a lightweight, no-frills, easy-access commuter. Assembled in the UK, this electric ...

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The new battery is likely to outlast the bike—Zapbatt predicts at least 20 years—and then could be repurposed in another product. It also works in extreme cold, and has almost no risk of fire.

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An e-bike battery charging in a bedroom sparked a fire in Mercer County early Wednesday that displaced eight people and injured three, officials said. The fire broke out shortly before 2:40 a.m ...

An e-bike was found at the scene of the fire — and the flames were sparked by a lithium-ion battery, a highly explosive device that is used to power the devices, the FDNY confirmed Monday.

He said firms like Volt already had robust quality standards and welcomed any measures that would better protect the consumer. Man hospitalised after e-bike battery fire.

According to the safety charity, the warning applies to two models of triangle-shaped e-bike batteries that are branded UPP (unit pack power). The affected model numbers – which can be found on ...

Introducing cutting-edge replacement battery options empowers eBike users while showcasing the possibilities for environmentally benign and sustainable urban transportation.