Also Inc., the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian earlier this year, has raised $200 million from Greenoaks Capital, according to a new report from Bloomberg News…

Now established as its own company, Also plans to make micro-EVs of all shapes and sizes, and is supposed to reveal the first designs at some point later this year.

  • brewery@feddit.uk
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    3 days ago

    I took the plunge buying an ebike and would never look back. I have a normal cycle and love it, and it’s still in use but the ebike is more of a serious transport alternative.

    You can set the amount of support, so you don’t have to give up cycling. However, the motor allows you to have a more sturdy frame, more comfortable riding position, better suspension, hill climbing ability and a panier to carry anything I need, all while being able to ride in normal clothes, without sweating so no shower needed. I overtake all but the most fit regular cyclists so it’s generally quicker.

    To be fair, the same can be said of e-scooters expect ebikes can take much more weight (e.g. shopping) but e-scooters are more comfortable given the more natural position, can be folded up and are much smaller / lighter for carrying and taking on trains / buses.

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      1 day ago

      Serious transport alternative is a good way to put it. We have a pedal-assist e-cargo bike and it’s a game changer for mobility.

      When I was pregnant, I was able to ebike to my doctor’s appointments pretty much up until I gave birth. My husband uses it for most hardware store runs. Grocery trips for heavy items like cat litter, taking the dogs to the vet, the list goes on.

      These are all possible on a non-e cargo bike (or normal bike + trailer) but realistically we would have defaulted to the car most times. Now we drive less than once a week.

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      2 days ago

      That’s a good point. I am such a weakling going up hills on my bike. Lol. The ride down is worth it though.

      Thank you for the info.