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This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bike models launched by Pedego, a discussion of the rising trend of potted e-bike batteries, Bosch-powered e-bikes enter Taiwan, I also entered Taiwan to test Gogoro's new Pulse electric scooter, and I also went to China to visit Yadea's factory for a tour and test riding. Oh, and a lot more! The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Pedego launches three new ‘groundbreaking' e-bikes including Moto, Cargo, and Trike There's a new trend making electric bike batteries safer First Bosch-powered electric bikes enter Taiwan thanks to Tern Gogoro's new lower-cost electric scooter breaks sales records, begins shipping Gogoro Pulse first ride: Testing the most high-tech performance electric scooter Yadea factory tour: The surprises I found at the world's largest electric vehicle maker Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://youtube.com/live/03UbY0Yajhk

034. Pedego Electric Bikes | Don DiCostanzo is Co-Founder of Pedego Electric Bikes.  After 30 years in the automotive world, Don started an electric bicycle shop in Newport Beach, California. This was a labor of love. Over time, he developed an interest in electric cycling and tried to find quality electric bikes for his bicycle shop. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit here: Don DiCostanzo Interview. ***   Looking to sell your land in South Carolina? Connect with Bubba Land Company and experience the straightforward way to get top dollar for your property!  

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck update, the TSLA earnings, Ford slashing the price of the F150 Lightning, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 2023 results: beat on both revenue and earnings Tesla has built ‘first Cybertruck' at Giga Texas Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, claims first sub-19 ft pickup with 4 doors & 6+ ft bed Tesla reveals Cybertruck seats in butt robot video Tesla Cybertruck with new darker camouflage wrap spotted Tesla (TSLA) delivers wild amount of energy storage again, but solar is down bad Tesla to allow FSD owners to transfer to new car, but only for next 2 months Elon Musk confirms Tesla is in ‘early' talk to license self-driving tech to ‘major' automaker Tesla (TSLA) stock crashes on anticipated lower production and a ‘real' recall Tesla appears ready to take Bitcoin payments again Tesla CyberCanopy: Is it a new Tesla product? Elon Musk and other Tesla board members agree to return over $735 million in stock and cash Ford F-150 Lightning gets $10K price cut, $50K MSRP as ramping supply meets demand Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to adopt Tesla's NACS for its EVs Volvo is pushing back EX90 production again, here's when we can expect the electric SUV Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My__BycblQI

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck update, the TSLA earnings, Ford slashing the price of the F150 Lightning, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 2023 results: beat on both revenue and earnings Tesla has built ‘first Cybertruck' at Giga Texas Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, claims first sub-19 ft pickup with 4 doors & 6+ ft bed Tesla reveals Cybertruck seats in butt robot video Tesla Cybertruck with new darker camouflage wrap spotted Tesla (TSLA) delivers wild amount of energy storage again, but solar is down bad Tesla to allow FSD owners to transfer to new car, but only for next 2 months Elon Musk confirms Tesla is in ‘early' talk to license self-driving tech to ‘major' automaker Tesla (TSLA) stock crashes on anticipated lower production and a ‘real' recall Tesla appears ready to take Bitcoin payments again Tesla CyberCanopy: Is it a new Tesla product? Elon Musk and other Tesla board members agree to return over $735 million in stock and cash Ford F-150 Lightning gets $10K price cut, $50K MSRP as ramping supply meets demand Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to adopt Tesla's NACS for its EVs Volvo is pushing back EX90 production again, here's when we can expect the electric SUV Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My__BycblQI

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store! New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla has built ‘first Cybertruck' at Giga Texas Tesla unveils V4 Supercharger with credit card reader, subsidy measure? Tesla launches electric ATV for kids in China after being banned for dumbest reason in the US Japan's EV reluctance claims first casualty: Mitsubishi suspends business in China Volkswagen CEO issues ‘final wake-up call' amid drastic spending freeze Volkswagen's autonomous ID.Buzz EVs to begin transporting passengers in Germany GM plans new cheaper Cadillac ‘Optiq' electric SUV in China https://youtu.be/x0vcukOXUmQ Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes e-bikes that replaces bike chains with software, Rad Power Bikes leaving Europe, VanMoof leaving potentially everywhere, Cowboy's new e-bike, BMW's new low-ish cost electric motorbike, a supercarving electric skateboard and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: These ‘digital drive' bikes replace a bicycle chain with software Rad Power Bikes gives up on European e-bike market, focuses on US instead Dutch e-bike company VanMoof makes last-ditch effort to avoid bankruptcy E-bike maker Cowboy goes Dutch with new comfort electric bike model Closer look at the new Tern HSD cargo electric bike (and what makes it so strong) BMW officially launches its low-cost (by BMW standards) light electric motorcycle Super-carving electric skateboard claims to be the closest thing to snowboarding yet Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 11 a.m. ET (or the video after 12 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c12mlWb8x_k

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes e-bikes that replaces bike chains with software, Rad Power Bikes leaving Europe, VanMoof leaving potentially everywhere, Cowboy's new e-bike, BMW's new low-ish cost electric motorbike, a supercarving electric skateboard and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: These ‘digital drive' bikes replace a bicycle chain with software Rad Power Bikes gives up on European e-bike market, focuses on US instead Dutch e-bike company VanMoof makes last-ditch effort to avoid bankruptcy E-bike maker Cowboy goes Dutch with new comfort electric bike model Closer look at the new Tern HSD cargo electric bike (and what makes it so strong) BMW officially launches its low-cost (by BMW standards) light electric motorcycle Super-carving electric skateboard claims to be the closest thing to snowboarding yet Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 11 a.m. ET (or the video after 12 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c12mlWb8x_k

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store!New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla is the most wanted car brand in the US, study shows Tesla aims to produce a ~$24,000 electric car in India, report says NIO CEO cites Tesla's warm welcome in China as it demands equal access from US gov't People want Tesla to make an e-bike, survey shows Aptera anticipates lowest drag coefficient of any car ever in wind tunnel testing https://youtu.be/Ev_9PVWhvew Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss the leaked video of the Tesla people-mover, the Cybertruck body, Elon Musk's AI startup, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Video of new Tesla people-mover vehicle allegedly leaks Tesla tells EPA US could go all-electric by 2030, would settle for 69% of new sales Tesla releases self-serving warning about ‘likely' reduced tax credit on its EVs next year Tesla Cybertruck bodies-in-white picture leaks from Gigafactory Texas Tesla aims to produce a ~$24,000 electric car in India, report says Tesla leads large drop in used electric car value, Model 3 down 30% Elon Musk launches new AI startup, says will work closely with Tesla Republicans try to stop military's electrification with mind-bogglingly dumb proposals First Chevy Blazer EV en route to the US as GM ramps production to 65 units per hour Porsche Taycan EV sales fall in the first half of the year – are the alarm bells going off? Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhTOJht3TJU

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss the leaked video of the Tesla people-mover, the Cybertruck body, Elon Musk's AI startup, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Video of new Tesla people-mover vehicle allegedly leaks Tesla tells EPA US could go all-electric by 2030, would settle for 69% of new sales Tesla releases self-serving warning about ‘likely' reduced tax credit on its EVs next year Tesla Cybertruck bodies-in-white picture leaks from Gigafactory Texas Tesla aims to produce a ~$24,000 electric car in India, report says Tesla leads large drop in used electric car value, Model 3 down 30% Elon Musk launches new AI startup, says will work closely with Tesla Republicans try to stop military's electrification with mind-bogglingly dumb proposals First Chevy Blazer EV en route to the US as GM ramps production to 65 units per hour Porsche Taycan EV sales fall in the first half of the year – are the alarm bells going off? Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhTOJht3TJU

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store here!New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla Cybertruck bodies-in-white picture leaks from Gigafactory Texas Tesla releases self-serving warning about ‘likely' reduced tax credit on its EVs next year Tesla Electric is preparing to expand in the UK Elon Musk launches new AI startup, says will work closely with Tesla SAE wants to certify NACS by end of year, and fix plug & charge too Porsche Taycan EV sales fall in the first half of the year – are the alarm bells going off? First Chevy Blazer EV en route to the US as GM ramps production to 65 units per hour EV laggards Toyota and Stellantis complain about proposed EPA emissions rules https://youtu.be/-MCthRNv7Gw Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by PEDEGO : For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store: here: https://bit.ly/43o78tI New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla Gigafactory Mexico could get final permits any day, gov. official says Tesla Optimus robot arrives in stores; you can see one in NYC Tesla tells EPA US could go all-electric by 2030, would settle for 69% of new sales Lexus is offering up to $10,000 off its first electric SUV Volkswagen slashes ID.3 price in China to boost EV sales, starts at under $18K GM drops Cadillac Lyriq prices in China following VW's ID.3 offer https://youtu.be/ga4VOUXFSxA Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by PEDEGO : For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store: https://bit.ly/43o78tI New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla leads large drop in used electric car value, Model 3 down 30% Video of new Tesla people-mover vehicle allegedly leaks Ford teases new high-performance ‘electric pony' Mustang Mach-E [Video] Mercedes-Benz EV sales grew over 600% last quarter in the US, reaching 15% total share First drive in the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV: Same same, but different, but still the same China Ministry retracts pricing pledge for local automakers, citing anti-monopoly law Audi rumored to be shopping around China for its next platform to expedite EV development https://youtu.be/x72NAZ2Qs7U Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss EV deliveries from all automakers from Tesla to Fisker, Optimus robots being used in stores, FSD value, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla's NACS, first German automaker to do so Tesla (TSLA) crushes expectations with deliveries of 466,000 EVs Tesla adds cash discount on Model 3/Y through referral program to boost sales Tesla changes its standard color, now Midnight Silver Tesla to use Optimus robot in stores to help sales Tesla is valuing Full Self-Driving high only when it's convenient Elon Musk believes Tesla will have ‘level 4 or 5' self-driving this year – what does that mean? Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China Chevy Bolt EV carried GM's electric sales in Q2, but they are still falling overall Rivian (RIVN) shatters Q2 delivery estimates, stock pops over 13% Ford's EV sales slip in Q2 despite stronger F-150 Lightning performance Polestar (PSNY) stock spikes after reporting strong Q2 2023 deliveries Fisker (FSR) falls short of Q2 target despite over 1K Ocean electric SUVs produced Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2023 wrap up Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH4mI7LziW0

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss EV deliveries from all automakers from Tesla to Fisker, Optimus robots being used in stores, FSD value, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla's NACS, first German automaker to do so Tesla (TSLA) crushes expectations with deliveries of 466,000 EVs Tesla adds cash discount on Model 3/Y through referral program to boost sales Tesla changes its standard color, now Midnight Silver Tesla to use Optimus robot in stores to help sales Tesla is valuing Full Self-Driving high only when it's convenient Elon Musk believes Tesla will have ‘level 4 or 5' self-driving this year – what does that mean? Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China Chevy Bolt EV carried GM's electric sales in Q2, but they are still falling overall Rivian (RIVN) shatters Q2 delivery estimates, stock pops over 13% Ford's EV sales slip in Q2 despite stronger F-150 Lightning performance Polestar (PSNY) stock spikes after reporting strong Q2 2023 deliveries Fisker (FSR) falls short of Q2 target despite over 1K Ocean electric SUVs produced Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2023 wrap up Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH4mI7LziW0

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes special guest Luke Workman, battery guru and Zero's former battery expert on ebike battery evolution and fire issues, FUELL's new Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 e-bike testing, ChatGPT in an e-bike, Eurobike 2023's coolest offerings, the new CSC ES5 electric scooter, NACS charging coming to motorcycles & more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 (!!) on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a nearby store here. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Luke Workman, former Zero battery lead and all around Guru talks about the latest and greatest in the battery industry as well as why fires happen and as consumers how can we put our minds at ease. First ride: FUELL Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 electric bikes change the game Here are the coolest e-bikes and other things we saw at Eurobike 2023 First electric bike with ChatGPT unveiled, and it's as weird as it sounds CSC ES5 launched as speedy seated electric scooter, taking shot at the major competition First electric motorcycle maker signs on to Tesla's NACS charging network Low-cost one-seater mini electric jet boat puts big thrills in a tiny package Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 12 p.m. ET (or the video after 1 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52C2Y6t_AmA

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes special guest Luke Workman, battery guru and Zero's former battery expert on ebike battery evolution and fire issues, FUELL's new Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 e-bike testing, ChatGPT in an e-bike, Eurobike 2023's coolest offerings, the new CSC ES5 electric scooter, NACS charging coming to motorcycles & more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 (!!) on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a nearby store here. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Luke Workman, former Zero battery lead and all around Guru talks about the latest and greatest in the battery industry as well as why fires happen and as consumers how can we put our minds at ease. First ride: FUELL Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 electric bikes change the game Here are the coolest e-bikes and other things we saw at Eurobike 2023 First electric bike with ChatGPT unveiled, and it's as weird as it sounds CSC ES5 launched as speedy seated electric scooter, taking shot at the major competition First electric motorcycle maker signs on to Tesla's NACS charging network Low-cost one-seater mini electric jet boat puts big thrills in a tiny package Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 12 p.m. ET (or the video after 1 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52C2Y6t_AmA

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla NACS'd continued takeover, a new Model 3 battery, a defect in Nikola's Romeo battery, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Electrek Formula Sun Gran Prix is off to a hot start, join us in Topeka NACS takeover SAE is standardizing NACS – making it less dependent on Tesla Volvo joins Tesla's NACS, will adopt the connector on future EVs Polestar (PSNY) is the latest EV maker to adopt Tesla's NACS Volkswagen is in talks with Tesla to adopt NACS connector ChargePoint joins Tesla's NACS, will offer connector on new and existing stations Electrify America, Blink to add Tesla's NACS connector to their EV chargers First electric motorcycle maker signs on to Tesla's NACS charging network Tesla's new Model 3 is rumored to feature new CATL M3P LFP cells for longer range Tesla starts running ads Tesla gives new owners in the UK a grabbing stick after forcing them to get left-hand-drive Tesla (TSLA) is expected to report record deliveries First sellable Chevy Blazer EV rolls off the production line at GM's Ramos Arizpe plant GM Energy launches Ultium Home charging with 3 bundles, vehicle-to-home capabilities GM unveils Hummer EV-based military vehicle – going full circle Nikola had major defect in its Romeo battery, may have caused truck fire Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2zopOlulCI

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla NACS'd continued takeover, a new Model 3 battery, a defect in Nikola's Romeo battery, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Electrek Formula Sun Gran Prix is off to a hot start, join us in Topeka NACS takeover SAE is standardizing NACS – making it less dependent on Tesla Volvo joins Tesla's NACS, will adopt the connector on future EVs Polestar (PSNY) is the latest EV maker to adopt Tesla's NACS Volkswagen is in talks with Tesla to adopt NACS connector ChargePoint joins Tesla's NACS, will offer connector on new and existing stations Electrify America, Blink to add Tesla's NACS connector to their EV chargers First electric motorcycle maker signs on to Tesla's NACS charging network Tesla's new Model 3 is rumored to feature new CATL M3P LFP cells for longer range Tesla starts running ads Tesla gives new owners in the UK a grabbing stick after forcing them to get left-hand-drive Tesla (TSLA) is expected to report record deliveries First sellable Chevy Blazer EV rolls off the production line at GM's Ramos Arizpe plant GM Energy launches Ultium Home charging with 3 bundles, vehicle-to-home capabilities GM unveils Hummer EV-based military vehicle – going full circle Nikola had major defect in its Romeo battery, may have caused truck fire Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2zopOlulCI

Should e-bikes be banned in Key Biscayne? A leading seller of the powered devices, Don DiCostanzo,  joins us on the show. He  is an e-bike expert and CEO/ Founder of one of the nations largest e-bike chains, Pedego. He'll give us a 101 course on the various classes of e-Bike and weigh in on the Village's proposed ban on the vehicles. Plus we dive into a the breaking story of a former reporter posing as a current reporter in order to stir up a political mud-stormSupport the show

Some of tomorrow's large companies are today's emerging ones, and in this miniseries we explore the world of venture capital and look at a handful of organisations that operate at a lower level in terms of size, but who are providing critical capital to early and growth-stage companies. In episode 2 of the series, we're pleased to feature Roberto Italia, CEO of the global, evergreen investment company, Verlinvest. Verlinvest's portfolio brands include Oatly, Pedego, Purplle.com, Vita Coco, Chewy.com and Tony's Chocolonely to name a few, and is backed by the families behind AB InBev (the Belgium-based brewing multinational). The discussion covers developing the Oatly brand, investment holding periods, potential exits, consumers' changing appetites, and the challenges around supply chain re-ordering. Roberto also discusses the headwinds of dealing with inflation, the key takeaways from past investments and the exciting landscape ahead. Sign up to our newsletter for more in-depth insights | Follow us on LinkedIn The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, Bremont Watches, LiveTrade and Mintus.  

This episode's guest is Don DiCostanzo, Founder and CEO of Pedego Electric Bicycles. Founded in 2008, Pedego is the leading brand of electric bikes in North America. Pedego is famous for premium quality, five-star local service, and an industry leading five-year warranty. A complete line of 19 electric bike models are available at over 200 locally-owned Pedego stores that offer sales, rentals, tours, accessories, and service. Selected as 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific Southwest, Don spent over 20 years leading innovative products and programs for the automotive industry, prior to founding Pedego. As the CEO of Pedego, he makes quality, innovation, and customer service happen every day and he makes good on his company's goals to delight Pedego customers and assist Pedego dealers to be successful.Support the show

Today we wrap up SEASON 2 of the Pedego Podcast with this look back to Episode 1 and where the journey began.  With the founder of Pedego Electric Bikes Don Dicostanzo on what he saw (that so many missed).  And how his own need for "a little boost back up the hill" led him to start one of the biggest climbs of his career, creating one of the biggest and most beloved eBike Brands in the country today. The only one with its own passionate and dedicated dealer network now numbering over 200 stores (and climbing).  As we continue to chronicle the entrepreneurs driving the eBike Revolution. And the love stories of those riding along. Wanna hear more?  Just let us know at www.pedego.com.  And maybe we'll share your story on Season 3 in 2023!  

Pedego Electric Bike Founder Don Dicostanzo on how the journey began. And how he built one of the biggest and most beloved eBike companies in the country today. On the Season 2 conclusion of the Pedego Podcast.

Today we wrap up SEASON 2 of the Pedego Podcast with this look back to Episode 1 and where the journey began.  With the founder of Pedego Electric Bikes Don Dicostanzo on what he saw (that so many missed).  And how his own need for "a little boost back up the hill" led him to start one of the biggest climbs of his career, creating one of the biggest and most beloved eBike Brands in the country today. The only one with its own passionate and dedicated dealer network now numbering over 200 stores (and climbing).  As we continue to chronicle the entrepreneurs driving the eBike Revolution. And the love stories of those riding along. Wanna hear more?  Just let us know at www.pedego.com.  And maybe we'll share your story on Season 3 in 2023!  

As we begin to wrap up SEASON 2 of the Pedego Podcast, we'll revisit some of our favorite episodes including this one with eBike enthusiast Richard Davis, who after two years of daily riding on his Pedego, realized he'd ridden enough miles to have traveled half way around the world.  So being the good engineer, Richard began tracking his daily mileage and extrapolating where that would put him each day if he were actually riding around the world (instead of around his own city in Florida).  Turning his daily exercise into an exercise of imagination (and drive) that made him even more determined to reach an amazing 25,000 mile odometer reading (the basic circumference of the Earth). Hear again Richard's amazing ride "around the world" (at least in his imaginative mind) and how he rode over 25,000 miles on his equally amazing Pedego Electric Bike.  Adding another 1,000 miles shows since this show originally aired earlier this fall. As we continue to chronicle the electrifying "EBike Revolution" and those leading the charge here on the Pedego Podcast. Brought to you by Pedego Electric Bikes.

As we begin to wrap up SEASON 2 of the Pedego Podcast, we'll revisit some of our favorite episodes including this one with eBike enthusiast Richard Davis, who after two years of daily riding on his Pedego, realized he'd ridden enough miles to have traveled half way around the world.  So being the good engineer, Richard began tracking his daily mileage and extrapolating where that would put him each day if he were actually riding around the world (instead of around his own city in Florida).  Turning his daily exercise into an exercise of imagination (and drive) that made him even more determined to reach an amazing 25,000 mile odometer reading (the basic circumference of the Earth). Hear again Richard's amazing ride "around the world" (at least in his imaginative mind) and how he rode over 25,000 miles on his equally amazing Pedego Electric Bike.  Adding another 1,000 miles shows since this show originally aired earlier this fall. As we continue to chronicle the electrifying "EBike Revolution" and those leading the charge here on the Pedego Podcast. Brought to you by Pedego Electric Bikes.

To hear retirees Margaret and Kevin Shea tell the story, two things have totally transformed their lives: City Life and EBikes.  The first change happened when this former software engineer and his wife decided to follow their two adult sons into the actual City of Atlanta (from the suburbs where they'd spent 30 years of their lives).  Discovering an exciting new world of close knit neighborhoods and neighborhood shops (like the new Ebike store that opened just down the block). Determined to "try it all", they took one for a spin. And that's when things really took off.  "Fun was our only reason for buying one," admits Kevin, "but it soon turned out to be the best investment we ever made."  "It added some spice to our lives (and our 40 year marriage)," smiles Margaret. "Taking us places we never knew existed". Like the 22 mile Beltline around Atlanta which they discovered right at their doorstep. A multi-use trail on a former railway corridor which goes around the core of Atlanta, this Beltline project was designed to reconnect neighborhoods and communities with restaurants, coffee shops, and places of interest (like the nearby Atlanta Zoo and parks). All at a slower "people pace". A perfect pathway for their new eBikes that took them in so many new directions, connecting them with their community (and kids) more. And bringing them better health and sleep as well as they rode more frequently(and further) on their new electric bikes. Several recurring themes we hear often on this show. For as Margaret herself if prone to proclaim to anyone and everyone she meets, "to say that owning a Pedego is life changing is not an understatement. We lost weight, improved our sleep (and our marriage).  Made new friends and found a new direction in life.  Who would have thought that two simple electric bikes could add so much to our lives?" Just two aging, ever evolving baby boomers, experiencing the ride of their life. On this week's Pedego Podcast.

To hear retirees Margaret and Kevin Shea tell the story, two things have totally transformed their lives: City Life and EBikes.  The first change happened when this former software engineer and his wife decided to follow their two adult sons into the actual City of Atlanta (from the suburbs where they'd spent 30 years of their lives).  Discovering an exciting new world of close knit neighborhoods and neighborhood shops (like the new Ebike store that opened just down the block). Determined to "try it all", they took one for a spin. And that's when things really took off.  "Fun was our only reason for buying one," admits Kevin, "but it soon turned out to be the best investment we ever made."  "It added some spice to our lives (and our 40 year marriage)," smiles Margaret. "Taking us places we never knew existed". Like the 22 mile Beltline around Atlanta which they discovered right at their doorstep. A multi-use trail on a former railway corridor which goes around the core of Atlanta, this Beltline project was designed to reconnect neighborhoods and communities with restaurants, coffee shops, and places of interest (like the nearby Atlanta Zoo and parks). All at a slower "people pace". A perfect pathway for their new eBikes that took them in so many new directions, connecting them with their community (and kids) more. And bringing them better health and sleep as well as they rode more frequently(and further) on their new electric bikes. Several recurring themes we hear often on this show. For as Margaret herself if prone to proclaim to anyone and everyone she meets, "to say that owning a Pedego is life changing is not an understatement. We lost weight, improved our sleep (and our marriage).  Made new friends and found a new direction in life.  Who would have thought that two simple electric bikes could add so much to our lives?" Margaret is a coach for Optavia and is happy to help anyone who is looking to begin their health journey. To learn more about Optavia, please contact Margaret at keshea@bellsouth.net or call her at 770-630-8435. Just two aging, ever evolving baby boomers, experiencing the ride of their life. On this week's Pedego Podcast.

To hear retirees Margaret and Kevin Shea tell the story, two things have totally transformed their lives: City Life and EBikes.  The first change happened when this former software engineer and his wife decided to follow their two adult sons into the actual City of Atlanta (from the suburbs where they'd spent 30 years of their lives).  Discovering an exciting new world of close knit neighborhoods and neighborhood shops (like the new Ebike store that opened just down the block). Determined to "try it all", they took one for a spin. And that's when things really took off.  "Fun was our only reason for buying one," admits Kevin, "but it soon turned out to be the best investment we ever made."  "It added some spice to our lives (and our 40 year marriage)," smiles Margaret. "Taking us places we never knew existed". Like the 22 mile Beltline around Atlanta which they discovered right at their doorstep. A multi-use trail on a former railway corridor which goes around the core of Atlanta, this Beltline project was designed to reconnect neighborhoods and communities with restaurants, coffee shops, and places of interest (like the nearby Atlanta Zoo and parks). All at a slower "people pace". A perfect pathway for their new eBikes that took them in so many new directions, connecting them with their community (and kids) more. And bringing them better health and sleep as well as they rode more frequently(and further) on their new electric bikes. Several recurring themes we hear often on this show. For as Margaret herself if prone to proclaim to anyone and everyone she meets, "to say that owning a Pedego is life changing is not an understatement. We lost weight, improved our sleep (and our marriage).  Made new friends and found a new direction in life.  Who would have thought that two simple electric bikes could add so much to our lives?" Just two aging, ever evolving baby boomers, experiencing the ride of their life. On this week's Pedego Podcast.

Today we travel to the Big Island of Oahu in Hawaii to catch up with one of Pedego's earliest dealers, Pedego Kailua.  Charting their journey from early adopter thru the potholes in paradise caused by the Covid crisis (when Hawaii shut down and shut off all their tourism lifeblood).  And how this longtime dealer simply shifted gears from mainly renting his eBikes to mostly selling them to islanders suddenly working from home.  With some unexpected twists and turns along the way, on this week's PEDEGO PODCAST. Tracking the eBike Revolution and the entrepreneurs  (like Mark Librie and his store Manager Chandelle Garcia) driving it along.

Today we travel to the Big Island of Oahu in Hawaii to catch up with one of Pedego's earliest dealers, Pedego Kailua.  Charting their journey from early adopter thru the potholes in paradise caused by the Covid crisis (when Hawaii shut down and shut off all their tourism lifeblood).  And how this longtime dealer simply shifted gears from mainly renting his eBikes to mostly selling them to islanders suddenly working from home.  With some unexpected twists and turns along the way, on this week's PEDEGO PODCAST. Tracking the eBike Revolution and the entrepreneurs  (like Mark Librie and his store Manager Chandelle Garcia) driving it along.

Today is the special story of Ryan Gustman, a gifted young photographer who traded in his car and shifted to riding an eBike full time instead.. Not in spite of his autism but precisely because of it. Taking him off the road and into the forgotten backroads of his beloved Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. Where he makes a living photographing old, abandoned buildings caught in that "liminal", shifting space between what they once were and are quickly becoming. Once alive but now forgotten. With some being "born again into something new (like a revived retail or restaurant location).  It's all part of what he's capturing and exploring on his Pedego City Commuter. As he moves beyond the boundaries of his own autism to becoming part of an even bigger narrative. "My eBike has given me the freedom to explore," explains Ryan, "at a slower, more human pace my autistic brain can better absorb and handle".  Both calming him and energizing him at the same time. Allowing him to grow and change and explore the world all around him. "In ways I could never have imagined". smiles Ryan. An imaginative tale of calm and change in this week's PEDEGO PODCAST. As we continue to chronicle the eBike Revolution (and the love stories of those riding along).

Today is the special story of Ryan Gustman, a gifted young photographer who traded in his car and shifted to riding an eBike full time instead.. Not in spite of his autism but precisely because of it. Taking him off the road and into the forgotten backroads of his beloved Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. Where he makes a living photographing old, abandoned buildings caught in that "liminal", shifting space between what they once were and are quickly becoming. Once alive but now forgotten. With some being "born again into something new (like a revived retail or restaurant location).  It's all part of what he's capturing and exploring on his Pedego City Commuter. As he moves beyond the boundaries of his own autism to becoming part of an even bigger narrative. "My eBike has given me the freedom to explore," explains Ryan, "at a slower, more human pace my autistic brain can better absorb and handle".  Both calming him and energizing him at the same time. Allowing him to grow and change and explore the world all around him. "In ways I could never have imagined". smiles Ryan. An imaginative tale of calm and change in this week's PEDEGO PODCAST. As we continue to chronicle the eBike Revolution (and the love stories of those riding along).

Having worked for the famed outdoor adventure/personal development company OUTWARD BOUND for over a dozen years, Laurel Zimmerman had clearly adopted their whole credo "to stretch your comfort zone" and "accomplish things you never thought you could" thru challenging outdoor adventures. But she could never have imagined how far that approach would take her in life, growing from instructor to course director, to admissions, to finally managing the national admissions office for the entire country, based out of an office in Asheville, NC. Or that it would eventually entice her to leave the company she so loved to challenge herself even further by opening an electric bike store in her adopted home of Greenville, South Carolina. But that's exactly the leap she made in the middle of COVID, going from passionate ebiker to ebike entrepreneur.  Bringing her life partner, Ashby Knox along for the ride. "When I originally went to him with what seemed like a wild idea, I was really just looking for someone to bounce it off a bit" says Laurel. "But when I laid it all out to him, he jumped at the idea as well."  Having already changed his life and jumped from a career in construction to a polar opposite in nursing, Ashby was no stranger to change.  For him, it just seemed like another way to help people (without the burnout and stress he'd been experiencing in health care). So they found a place in an old cotton warehouse in the quaintest part of historic Greenville (right near the Rails to Trails Swamp Rabbit Trail) and set out blazing new trails for themselves and their customers. It's a romantic story about a couple of life partners who also work as real life partners in this real life adventure. Helping people achieve more than they can ever imagine. Right in the heart of Dixie. On this week's Pedego Podcast. Powered by Pedego Electric Bikes.

Having worked for the famed outdoor adventure/personal development company OUTWARD BOUND for over a dozen years, Laurel Zimmerman had clearly adopted their whole credo "to stretch your comfort zone" and "accomplish things you never thought you could" thru challenging outdoor adventures. But she could never have imagined how far that approach would take her in life, growing from instructor to course director, to admissions, to finally managing the national admissions office for the entire country, based out of an office in Asheville, NC. Or that it would eventually entice her to leave the company she so loved to challenge herself even further by opening an electric bike store in her adopted home of Greenville, South Carolina. But that's exactly the leap she made in the middle of COVID, going from passionate ebiker to ebike entrepreneur.  Bringing her life partner, Ashby Knox along for the ride. "When I originally went to him with what seemed like a wild idea, I was really just looking for someone to bounce it off a bit" says Laurel. "But when I laid it all out to him, he jumped at the idea as well."  Having already changed his life and jumped from a career in construction to a polar opposite in nursing, Ashby was no stranger to change.  For him, it just seemed like another way to help people (without the burnout and stress he'd been experiencing in health care). So they found a place in an old cotton warehouse in the quaintest part of historic Greenville (right near the Rails to Trails Swamp Rabbit Trail) and set out blazing new trails for themselves and their customers. It's a romantic story about a couple of life partners who also work as real life partners in this real life adventure. Helping people achieve more than they can ever imagine. Right in the heart of Dixie. On this week's Pedego Podcast. Powered by Pedego Electric Bikes.

Meet two early pioneers of the EBike Revolution, Sherry and Steve Pike, former sales execs for McKesson (one of the largest Medical Supply Companies in the world).  Who after 25 years rising up the corporate ladder had hit a wall and burned out of their corporate careers. Which began their search for something new. A small business to buy that they could call their own.  "So we went to a business broker," says Steve, "who presented us with everything from pizza shops to tire recycling stores, none of which lit the passion or fire we were hoping to find."  "So I told Steve to go back to his passion," adds Sherry, "which for both of us had always been biking. And start searching there".  And lo and behold, they found Pedego Electric Bikes (long before most people).  Opening their Glendale/Peoria store in the outskirts of Phoenix in 2017.  And becoming (in the process) one of the first eBike stores in the area. Cut to the chase, and they're now onto their second store in Goodyear, AZ as they continue to "go west" and travel even further on their adventure. Blazing a trail that so many other entrepreneurs and escapees from corporate America have since followed from Wall Street to Main Street and the frontiers of this new eBike Revolution.  On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.

Meet two early pioneers of the EBike Revolution, Sherry and Steve Pike, former sales execs for McKesson (one of the largest Medical Supply Companies in the world).  Who after 25 years rising up the corporate ladder had hit a wall and burned out of their corporate careers. Which began their search for something new. A small business to buy that they could call their own.  "So we went to a business broker," says Steve, "who presented us with everything from pizza shops to tire recycling stores, none of which lit the passion or fire we were hoping to find."  "So I told Steve to go back to his passion," adds Sherry, "which for both of us had always been biking. And start searching there".  And lo and behold, they found Pedego Electric Bikes (long before most people).  Opening their Glendale/Peoria store in the outskirts of Phoenix in 2017.  And becoming (in the process) one of the first eBike stores in the area. Cut to the chase, and they're now onto their second store in Goodyear, AZ as they continue to "go west" and travel even further on their adventure. Blazing a trail that so many other entrepreneurs and escapees from corporate America have since followed from Wall Street to Main Street and the frontiers of this new eBike Revolution.  On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.

Hear the amazing story of two high school sweethearts, Patrick and Wendy Reilly who not only seemed destined to be together, but somehow destined to be in business together as well. Though you wouldn't have thought so if you watched the first 30 years of their life unfold as they got married in 1992 and started raising a family. As Wendy began work as a Behavioral Therapist and got her Masters in Special Ed. While her husband Patrick started down a long path as an engineer for Comcast. But all that changed in 2017 during a family trip to Bar Harbor, Maine. When Patrick (who'd developed a bad back from too many injuries on his job) stumbled into a Pedego EBike store and discovered that (for the first time) he could join Wendy on her long hikes with their boys. Enthralled with the fun they had that day, they went back home and began imagining "what if WE opened a store back in New Jersey"?  Going so far as to actually contact Pedego and explore the idea. But careers and kids kept getting in the way.  Then COVID came and changed everything. Stuck at home in 2020, they drove to the Pedego store in Spring Lake, NJ and bought two bikes to celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary  And then destiny stepped in and altered the course of their lives (or maybe corrected the course to where they were always meant to be).  Because shortly after buying the bikes, Patrick had a question and decided to call the local store, but instead dialed the Pedego corporate HQ in CA by mistake.  Even more miraculously, they remembered him and said "hey, if you're still interested in opening a store, we're looking for someone in Haddenfield" (where they lived)". And thus began this new leg of their journey together that finds them not with just one store but two (with a second location in  Princeton, NJ as well).  Where they are working with that famed University to possibly purchase a whole pack of Pedegos for faculty and staff to pedal around campus. With all three of their sons now working with them as well. Whatever you call this strange twist of fate, it sure seems like something that was somehow meant to be. As the family that first rode together is now blazing a new trail together. As accidental Electric Bike Entrepreneurs driving the EBike Revolution. On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST. 

Hear the amazing story of two high school sweethearts, Patrick and Wendy Reilly who not only seemed destined to be together, but somehow destined to be in business together as well. Though you wouldn't have thought so if you watched the first 30 years of their life unfold as they got married in 1992 and started raising a family. As Wendy began work as a Behavioral Therapist and got her Masters in Special Ed. While her husband Patrick started down a long path as an engineer for Comcast. But all that changed in 2017 during a family trip to Bar Harbor, Maine. When Patrick (who'd developed a bad back from too many injuries on his job) stumbled into a Pedego EBike store and discovered that (for the first time) he could join Wendy on her long hikes with their boys. Enthralled with the fun they had that day, they went back home and began imagining "what if WE opened a store back in New Jersey"?  Going so far as to actually contact Pedego and explore the idea. But careers and kids kept getting in the way.  Then COVID came and changed everything. Stuck at home in 2020, they drove to the Pedego store in Spring Lake, NJ and bought two bikes to celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary  And then destiny stepped in and altered the course of their lives (or maybe corrected the course to where they were always meant to be).  Because shortly after buying the bikes, Patrick had a question and decided to call the local store, but instead dialed the Pedego corporate HQ in CA by mistake.  Even more miraculously, they remembered him and said "hey, if you're still interested in opening a store, we're looking for someone in Haddenfield" (where they lived)". And thus began this new leg of their journey together that finds them not with just one store but two (with a second location in  Princeton, NJ as well).  Where they are working with that famed University to possibly purchase a whole pack of Pedegos for faculty and staff to pedal around campus. With all three of their sons now working with them as well. Whatever you call this strange twist of fate, it sure seems like something that was somehow meant to be. As the family that first rode together is now blazing a new trail together. As accidental Electric Bike Entrepreneurs driving the EBike Revolution. On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST. 

Hear the amazing story of two high school sweethearts, Patrick and Wendy Reilly who not only seemed destined to be together, but somehow destined to be in business together as well. Though you wouldn't have thought so if you watched the first 30 years of their life unfold as they got married in 1992 and started raising a family. As Wendy began work as a Behavioral Therapist and got her Masters in Special Ed. While her husband Patrick started down a long path as an engineer for Comcast. But all that changed in 2017 during a family trip to Bar Harbor, Maine. When Patrick (who'd developed a bad back from too many injuries on his job) stumbled into a Pedego EBike store and discovered that (for the first time) he could join Wendy on her long hikes with their boys. Enthralled with the fun they had that day, they went back home and began imagining "what if WE opened a store back in New Jersey"?  Going so far as to actually contact Pedego and explore the idea. But careers and kids kept getting in the way.  Then COVID came and changed everything. Stuck at home in 2020, they drove to the Pedego store in Spring Lake, NJ and bought two bikes to celebrate their 28th wedding anniversary  And then destiny stepped in and altered the course of their lives (or maybe corrected the course to where they were always meant to be).  Because shortly after buying the bikes, Patrick had a question and decided to call the local store, but instead dialed the Pedego corporate HQ in CA by mistake.  Even more miraculously, they remembered him and said "hey, if you're still interested in opening a store, we're looking for someone in Haddenfield" (where they lived)". And thus began this new leg of their journey together that finds them not with just one store but two (with a second location in  Princeton, NJ as well).  Where they are working with that famed University to possibly purchase a whole pack of Pedegos for faculty and staff to pedal around campus. With all three of their sons now working with them as well. Whatever you call this strange twist of fate, it sure seems like something that was somehow meant to be. As the family that first rode together is now blazing a new trail together. As accidental Electric Bike Entrepreneurs driving the EBike Revolution. On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST. 

Hear how two friends who'd worked together in the home improvement industry (Scott Seneff and Travis Bryant) started imagining ways to improve their own lives by opening their own business. With lots of ideas bantered back and forth over a cigar and some whiskey. Until the happenstance sight of a Pedego Electric Bike store in Florida (while one of them was on vacation there) quickly set the gears in motion for this dynamic duo to open a similar store in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio this past April.  A fast start for this fast moving pair that quickly placed them as one of the the top ten Pedego dealers in the country (all before they'd even hired their first employee!) Two more entrepreneurs who saw an opening and quickly shifted gears to pursue it. Suddenly finding themselves "off to the races" and riding at the front of the pack in today's quickly evolving eBike Revolution. On this week's PEDEGO PODCAST.

So how does a lifelong data scientist and former Dean with a Doctorate in Educational Equity decide to join the EBike Revolution?  By taking a cruise and discovering in port (quite by accident) how much fun riding one can be.  "My husband was always a hard core biker," explains Dr. Tina Moses, "but because of a disability with my leg, I could never ride along." That is until her husband booked an ebike adventure at the end of their cruise and she discovered (for the first time in her life) that she COULD ride a bike.  And all the fun she'd been missing. That started a quest to learn more about the whole EBike Revolution. And the more she learned, the more she decided this was the course for her. Not just for fun, but for a new "second act career".  So she left academia and opened a Pedego Electric Bike store back in Colorado. And not just one but two, with stores in both Golden and Boulder, CO.  The data was clear, the fun was obvious and it all added up to a new career path for this career academic. Shifting gears and going a different direction. On this week's edition of the Pedego Podcast.

We're not the only ones covering this story!  Meet Dave Hogan a former journalist and current blogger who writes about e-bikes in his blog THIS EBIKE LIFE. Authoring a book on the subject as well entitled E-BIKES: Putting the FUN Back Into Cycling (and Life) at Any Age (which includes profiles on Pedego Co-founder and CEO Don DiCostanzo and on two devoted Pedego customers, Dr. Miryam Liberman and Laura Maydahl who we've both had the privilege of interviewing). Like many Baby Boomers, Dave grew up riding a bike as a child. His bike was his freedom. He rode it to school, parks, and pretty much anywhere he wanted to go. When he got married 46 years ago, he and his wife Kathy gave each other matching bicycles as wedding gifts.  Now he's migrated to a Pedego Electric bike.  And with that move, found a whole new interest and angle to write about. Sharing the same stories we're all hearing from the trail of people getting back on a bike (often after years away from riding). Chronicling the same EBike Revolution we talk about here on the Pedego Podcast.  

As much as we all aspire to be of service to others, there are some for whom those words seem to be more than just a lofty goal.  Such a person is Tom Mulligan, who after 10 years of having fun in Radio and TV, felt compelled to transition into a career in social work where he could more directly help others in need.  In which he found a niche helping refugees in his adopted hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan resettle into a new community. Helping people who'd left their war stricken world for a chance at something better.  And that's when the seed was born in Tom's mind for his own piece of the American Dream. To own his own business, but one that still allowed him some way to connect with people and serve the community. And that's where this unlikely journey took a twist and down a path he'd never seen towards opening an electric bike store.  A product that served a need and provided a personal path towards health and happiness. And still gave him a sense of doing something positive for the community. Join us for an amazing journey of "service to others" on this week's Pedego Podcast. With a good guy running a good business in the Heartland of America.

It's hard to eat just one potato chip. And for some entrepreneurs, it's equally hard to run just one Pedego Electric Bike store.  Once the first one is up and running, there's a drive for more. That's certainly the case with this week's guest, Zach Selby, who opened his first shop almost on a whim.  Having taken over the family business of machining aircraft parts and moved it to Utah, he still longed for something a bit more fun and people oriented. So he found a small retail location and rented it without even being sure what he'd do there. Until eBikes appeared on his radar.  "I got to the machine shop at 4am and found I couldn't wait to get to the bike shop" explains Zach. "So I just kept going and growing both." Recently opening his 5th Pedego store in Utah.  "They're just so darn fun," smiles Zach. Particularly the way he does them, with a full blown bar attached to his latest store in South Jordan called The Recharge Pub and Grub.  Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too?

Hear this heartening tale of Rich Bastian, the Pedego dealer from Cape May, NJ who bought his first bike and took it to his dad for his opinion. A once big bike rider, Rich's father had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and (needless to say) hadn't ridden a bike in some time. But up comes his son with a new Pedego wondering what his father thinks about his idea of selling these new products..  To which his dad says, "Let me try it and I'll tell you". "Ten minutes later, he's still not back," recalls Rich. "Making me immediately worry something bad had happened".  But up rides his dad with a big grin on his face. "Go for it!"  And so he did, opening several stores in the process. All dedicated to his dad, who rode that original eBike everyday throughout the last summer of his life. On this repeat episode of the PEDEGO PODCAST. All about the entrepreneurs driving this EBike Revolution. And the love stories of all those riding along...

Thinking about buying a used e-bike? Duane and Jared give some food for thought on pre-owned electric bikes. Stay tuned to the end for a discussion of our guest appearance at Pedego Palooza and an appeal for help from our locals! Some thoughts on buying a [used bike] from Bicycling Magazine (https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a20008824/how-to-buy-a-used-bike/) and BikeRadar (https://www.bikeradar.com/features/how-to-buy-a-used-or-second-hand-bike-online/) For our friends in the Tampa Bay area, please consider taking the Pinellas County E-Bike Survey (https://www.opentownhall.com/portals/255/Issue_11723). And pass it along to anyone you know that might use the Pinellas Trail! Thanks again to our friends at Pedego Dunedin (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/dunedin/). If you're a Pedego owner and want to catch Pedego Palooza when it comes near you, here's the link. (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pedego-palooza/) P.S. - No, Jared's Radwagon is NOT for sale. Jared informs us that the sign on the staged cover pic was shredded immediately after the photo was taken. ;-) Contact us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeRadio), Twitter (https://twitter.com/EBikeRadio), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/electricbikeradio/), or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com.

I've spent the last two weeks pondering about inflation, gas prices, transportation, and of course how cycling fits into all of it. When we spoke with Don DiCostanzo from Pedego ... Read moreOutspoken Cyclit 3/29/2022

Don DiCostanzo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldjdicostanzo/), founder and CEO of Pedego Electric Bikes (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/) talks about Pedego bikes, the Pedego dealer network, and the Pedego bike community. Whether you have a Pedego or not --- Don has a lot to say about e-biking. Links from the show: The Pedego Boomerang (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/product/boomerang/) and Pedego Element (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/product/element/). GUP (https://gupindustries.com/) tire sealant and inflator. Also available as a Pedego branded product in Pedego stores. Pedego Dunedin (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/dunedin/) is a great resource for those in the Pinellas County area, and is located right on the Pinellas Trail. Also mentioned in the show was Pedego Summerlin (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/summerlin/) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pedego Palooza (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pedego-palooza/) lists upcoming Pedego owner appreciation events. And finally, The Pedego Podcast: Entrepreneur & Love Stories. (https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/pedego-podcast/) Contact us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeRadio), Twitter (https://twitter.com/EBikeRadio), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/electricbikeradio/), or at EBikeRadio@gmail.com. Special Guest: Don DiCostanzo.