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California-based ebike brand Hovsco has launched a pair of similar-specced but very different models. The HovScout is designed for riders looking to head into the wilds, while the HovCart is for hauling gear around town.

Last year, Specialized announced that it was branching out with a dedicated effort to persuade commuters to leave the car at home and ride into town on two wheels instead. Now the Globe Haul ST has launched as the first fruit of that vision.

We've seen a bunch of cargo ebikes released lately, with models from Rad Power Bikes, Lectric and Trek all making a case for leaving the family car in the driveway and heading out on two wheels instead. Now Aventon has joined the party with the Abound.

Phoenix-based e-mobility outfit Lectric has announced a new addition to its cargo-hauling two wheelers. The XPedition cargo ebike can haul up to 450 lb, comes with a 1.3-kW peak motor and can be had with dual batteries for 150 miles of riding range.

With the launch of its new Fetch+ range of cargo ebikes, Trek is aiming to provide eco-conscious parents with the means to leave the car at home when taking the kids for a quick spin into town, to school or the local park.

Douze Cycles has partnered with Toyota France to launch a new front-loader ebike. The Douze Cycles x La mobilité Toyota cargo ebike can haul up to 100 kg of goods around the city, and features a Yamaha motor for pedal-assist plus a 100-km battery.

VW camper van specialist Spacecamper is experimenting with a bike camper as smart and flexible as its vans. The Spacecamper Bike concept adds a deployable tarp, multi-adjustable sleeping platform and mobile workstation to an electric cargo bike.

Not every bike rider is able to join the two-wheel pedal-assist revolution, and Arizona's wallet-friendly ebike maker Lectric has responded to folks looking for the improved stability offered by a third wheel with the launch of the XP Trike.

Swedish e-mobility brand Cake has added a new model to its business-focused :work family of electric two-wheelers, a Class 2 ebike called the Åik that can be optioned with three batteries for up to 224 miles of per-charge range.

We've seen a few pedal-assist bikes pitched as alternatives to the family car recently, including the Vanmoof V, Lectric's XPremium and the Pino Cargo from Hase Bikes. The latest to throw down the e-mobility gauntlet is the capable-looking Mate SUV.

Taiwan's Giant Bicycles has launched a tough-looking urban ebike called the Stormguard E+ that's designed to tackle daily commutes, shopping trips into town or off-road adventures beyond the city limits in full-suspension comfort.

Commuter ebikes are fine for trips to work, but folks looking to leave the car at home more often would likely benefit more from a cargo hauler. Radio Flyer has recently launched just such a ride, which also folds for between-trip convenience.