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When you think of a folding cargo ebike, you'll likely picture a short- or long-tail model with the rack behind the rider. Germany startup Car.Los Mobility has instead combined the load capacity of a front-loader with the benefits of a folding ebike.

New York's Priority Bicycles has announced a new e-commuter that's been designed with input from customers. The Current Plus features a mid-drive motor and Gates belt combination, an Enviolo or Shimano rear hub, and a 75-mile battery.

Last year, premium electric mountainbike brand Thok previewed Project 4, a prototype rolling with a 3D-printed aluminum and silicon alloy frame that would inform the design of a carbon-framed model. That eMTB has now arrived as the TP4-R.

Folks with limited mobility or those who just like more ride stability could find new freedom by sliding onto the comfort seat of an electric trike. Startup Meet One Trike has launched a dual-motor e-trike called the Tour that could fit the bill.

Trek is looking to help riders get around in premium style with a tasty commuter in low- and high-step variants. The FX+ 7 is reported "light enough to carry up stairs, powerful enough to fly up climbs, and equipped to carry whatever riders need."

Lectric has a reputation for quality builds at affordable prices. Such is the case for an updated version of the XPeak all-terrain adventure bike, which keeps the same price tag as the original but can now be optioned with a longer-range battery.

The icy fingers of winter are starting to grip folks in the Northern Hemisphere, which might mean packing away the bike until things warm up. But the latest e-ride from Giant has been designed for "those who embrace the thrill of winter riding."

Following a successful Indiegogo for a long-range folding ebike in January, e-mobility outfit Mihogo has returned to the platform with a lightweight commuter. The Air's carbon fiber frame is jam-packed with batteries for up to 128 miles per charge.

South Korean startup Kosmos has made its Indiegogo debut with a tech-packed ebike named the Nova7. The PAS commuter features a mid-mount internal gearbox, rear-hub motor with responsive torque sensing, and a low-maintenance belt drive.

Lectric reckons that last year's XPedition model went on to become the best-selling cargo ebike in the US. Now the second generation has launched – sporting "premium features typically found in $3,000+ models" but at a fraction of that kind of price tag.

California's Aventon hauled itself into the utility bike world last year with the Abound cargo ebike. Now the company has added a short-tail version, which comes with an all-new smart system for peace-of-mind security as well as enhanced connectivity.

Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes, but few will turn heads quite like the Mod Easy SideCar Sahara. This limited-edition ebike has been inspired by the WWII-era BMW R75 motorcycle, and comes complete with sand-beige desert camouflage.