Electric bicycles, with some exceptions, generally fall into one of two categories: those that can be powered solely by their motor, and those in which the motor is only used to augment the rider's ...

There’s nothing revolutionary about electric bikes. Ogden Bolton Jr. was awarded the first US patent for one in 1895. His battery-powered bicycle featured a hub motor mounted inside the rear wheel, ...

'60 MInutes' anchor BIll Whitaker spins the pedal on one of Istvan Varjas's bikes and watches as the wheel keeps turning with the help of a secret electric motor. CBS/ 60 Minutes This cavalier ...

Shifting gears in city traffic can be a hassle. Bafang wants to change that. Their new H730 hub motor uses patented GVT (Gear Variable Transmission) technology to take care of shifting for you — ...