Pedal-assisted

Yamaha Bicycles has impressive form in the world of ebikes, having launched the world's first electric power-assisted bike back in 1993. Now the company is launching its first Class 3 category ebike in the shape of the Civante.

What do you get when you cross a camping trailer, a tricycle, and a boat? Well, if you're Latvian design start-up Zeltini, you end up with the Z-Triton, which is currently in the prototype stage and sleeps two people ... and a small dog.

Engineers from the Ukraine's Delfast Inc have joined forces with students at Kyiv Polytechnic to design a "universal" ebike, with all-wheel drive, a per charge range of 120 km, front and rear suspension, and a large cargo rack.

Strøm has launched a new version of its City ebike, designed with the female rider in mind. The City W features a step-through aluminum frame, up to 350 watts of front hub motor power, and an optional front basket with integrated headlight.

The Forestal Technology Centre out of Andorra has detailed a carbon-framed ebike designed for enduro riding. The Siryon Polar Lights edition is limited to just 999 units and said to be the "natural evolution of modern mountain biking."

EAV's family of quadracycles is one of the more interesting urban delivery solutions of recent years. EAV now teams with Finnish electric drive hardware/software specialist Revonte in further evolving its pedal-assist electric drive platform.

If you're on the hunt for a pedal-assist ebike with retro-cool charm, you'll likely already have stumbled across Vintage Electric. The new 2020 Cafe model brings some new tech to the party, including something called the 2020 Vintorque Drivetrain.

The Model 1 from Civilized Cycles combines scooter, moped, electric bike and cargo bike into one funky-looking ride. Those integrated panniers lock up to haul 20 liters of cargo inside, or pull out to offer 80 liters of extended carrying capacity.

Rose City Recumbent Cycles out of Portland, Oregon, has launched the Roselandia on Kickstarter, a funky ebike with a slanting seat tube that pushes the mid-drive pedal-assist motor forward for a more comfortable ride.

German bike maker Silverback has announced the latest addition to its S-Electro range, a sporty e-bike designed for those who like to venture off the beaten track "on long rides and challenging steep climbs."

California's CSC Motorcycles – the firm behind the short range but inexpensive City Slicker electric motorcycle – has now entered the ebike market with the FT750. The fat-tired pedal-electric comes in two wheel sizes, and will ship mid-February.

Although commuting by bicycle certainly is good for one's self and the environment, there are days when it's just too wet or too cold. It's on just such days, though, that the four-wheeled, enclosed, motor-assisted DryCycle is intended to shine.