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Belgian ebike maker Cowboy has launched its next generation commuter bikes. The Cowboy 4 comes with 50 percent more torque, custom components, an upgraded frame, and is joined by a new step-through edition.

After first unveiling the Trombia Free fully autonomous electric street sweeper last year, Finland's Trombia Technologies has now taken to the streets of Helsinki as part of the Jätkäsaari Mobility Lab.

Canada's Biktrix, the company behind last year's impressive Juggernaut HD Duo electric fat bike, has launched its first moped-style ebike, the Moto, which boasts a per-charge range of more than 100 miles.

Juiced Bikes has updated 2019's Scorpion half ebike/half moped. The Scorpion X has been treated to a bigger battery, a geared hub motor that can be unlocked for off-road adventures, and both torque and cadence sensors for pedal assist.

Specialized has released a super light edition of its Turbo Como city ebike, which features an internal gear hub, smooth motor assist to 28 mph and a per charge range of over 60 miles, or farther by installing an optional range extender.

The Italian bike maker responsible for the Pressed E-bike we featured early last year, which sports a frame made from two pressed aluminum halves, has launched its latest lightweight city commuter – the Rocket E-bike.

Italian bike maker Bianchi – if not the oldest bicycle company, then certainly one of the oldest – has announced the e-Omnia family of ebikes, which include five models spanning three different riding categories.

Helsinki startup Urban Cycles Oy sees a gap in the European ebike market, and is looking to fill it with the Equal ebike. Designed for city streets, the clean-looking ride weighs in at under 15 kg, provides assist up to 25 km/h and rolls for 50 km.

Back in July, Volta Trucks released some specs and rendered images of its upcoming Zero electric truck. Now the start-up has revealed the first prototype, with trials due to start next year ahead of full production in 2022.

The design minds of bike veteran Lars Jensen and Anders Hermansen, who has form working for high-end audio house Bang & Olufsen, have created a "shapely, handy and functional" ebike for the city called the Movea E-motion.

Spanish emobility company Silence has today announced a new member of it e-scooter family. The S02 LS is aimed at shops and restaurants looking for an eco-friendly and economical way to deliver goods to customers as we begin to emerge from lockdown.

Scientists have mapped an entire buried ancient Roman city known as Falerii Novi using radar technology. The researchers unraveled the secrets of the city 30.5 hectare Italian city by riding over its remains in a quad bike towing a radar instrument.