PHEW! - Philly Electric Wheels

08/19/2020

This is an interesting read

The pandemic has created a bicycle boom — and a shortage. Giant, the Taiwanese juggernaut, is trying to meet demand while navigating the politics of trade.

07/28/2020

After 11 years of chasing a dream to transform Philly’s transportation landscape, we’ve decided to close Philly Electric Wheels. When COVID-19 came to Philly in mid-March, many of us st…

06/29/2020

Philly Electric Wheels is taking a hiatus. This next week before the July 4th weekend will be our last week. Please help us by reviewing our

06/19/2020

Well, I spent most of May at home, knocked down by the coronavirus. Somehow, my partner Meenal came through this unscathed, showing no symptoms, and forever by my side. We have spent the last 3 wee…

06/06/2020

The benefits of owning a battery-powered two-wheeler far outweigh the downsides, especially in a pandemic.

05/24/2020

The city partnered with DHL and Reef Technologies to pilot the bikes for last-mile deliveries, a move that's expected to reduce 101,000 kg of CO2e annually.

03/01/2020

Reminded that this is why we started Philly Electric Wheels 10 years ago -- to get people out of cars.

The bane of my bike commute in Calgary, Alberta, is the river valley hill.

02/28/2020

Full suspension electric mountain bikes - converted or designed?

https://phillyew.wordpress.com/2020/02/28/full-suspension-electric-mountain-bikes-converted-or-designed/

02/28/2019

Another pedal-power application... curbside compost pickup

These Philly businesses have figured out a way to profit by picking up Philly residents' compost by bike, peddling away — and charging for it.