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It's happened again. Less than a month after the driver of a Mercedes SUV demolished the wall of a primary school in Liverpool before coming to rest in a classroom, a similar crash has happened in London. And it's less than a year since the driver of an SUV killed two children, and seriously injured others, after ploughing through a fence...

The Ministry of Defence's Science and Technology Lab is developing an anti e-bike weapon that sounds as far-fetched enough to be a James Bond gizmo. The electromagnetic pulse (EMP) gun is powered by batteries housed in a backpack. The device allows police to disable illegal e-bikes and electric motorcycles involved in crime, reports The...

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Has silly season come early? Every summer, the mass media seems to focus on trivial news stories. For example, newspapers this week turned their attention to speed limits for cyclists. Of all the logical fallacies the anti-cycling lobby might use against vulnerable road users, speeding seems a peculiar choice. Especially given 87 per cent...

Now the sun's finally broken cover, it's time to reach for a pair of shades. If you don't want to spend a fortune, and prefer your cycling sunnies to look as good off the bike as on, the unisex Swick range from Tifosi is worth a go. Let's start with the obvious stuff. You get 100% protection from UVA/UVB rays as you'd expect. However, it's...

With an estimated two million e-bikes in the UK, and sales on the up, battery fires are on the increase. However, they currently occur at a rate of less than one per day. To put that in perspective, 100,000 cars go up in flames every year resulting in the death of around 100 people. That's nearly 300 vehicles fires every day. In other...

You'd have struggled to spot a single EV on UK streets when the ETA launched in 1990. Fast forward 34 years, and the number of fully electric cars on our roads has soared to over 1,100,000. EV breakdown cover for electric cars, vans and motorbikes We handpick the best mechanics and garages around Britain and send one that's local to you...

E-bikes are pricey - the battery alone can cost £500 to replace - so it's no surprise they're targeted by thieves. The good news is that most cycle insurers now cover ebikes as standard. However, every provider does things differently. For example, some insurance providers boast about replacing stolen bicycles on a new-for-old basis, but...

Cordless angle grinders are a godsend for thieves, and a daily scourge on cyclists. They're quiet, powerful and cut through most locks like butter. It's the reason we're always on the lookout for tech to help turn the tables. While it's natural to be sceptical about bike locks that claim to thwart thieves, photos and testament from...

How close are we to a sub-£1,000 family friendly electric cargo bike? Closer than you might think. One reason is e-bike makers like Hong Kong-based Fiido cut out the middle men by shipping bikes direct to the customer. As a result, their T2 longtail electric cargo bike will set you back a tad over £1,300. Unfortunately its 750W motor means...