This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re covering several major e-bike industry stories, including proposed new tariffs, stricter battery safety standards, Florida’s vetoed e-bike speed limit bill, a wild 30A fast charger, and Rad Life Mobility’s acquisition of QuietKat.The USTR has announced proposed new tariffs that could affect major bike industry source countries, potentially adding 10–12.5% tariffs on goods from dozens of countries. We break down what that could mean for the bike industry and why PeopleForBikes is encouraging industry members to submit comments.We also look at the CPSC’s proposal for stricter UL testing standards, including updates related to tamper-resistant battery packs, safer charging protections, reverse-polarity testing, and lithium-ion battery safety.Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed SB 382, the bill that would have created a 10 MPH e-bike speed limit when riding within 50 feet of pedestrians.👕 Merch + Rider of the WeekRiders highlighted during the Rider of the Week section get a free T-shirt! If you’ve been mentioned in this or any previous episode, and you haven’t received your t-shirt, fill out the form below so we can ship it to you!👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/In this episode:⚡ Proposed new e-bike tariffs🔋 CPSC battery safety and UL testing updates🚲 Florida’s vetoed 10 MPH e-bike speed limit bill🔥 Gobao’s insane 30A fast charger🏕 Rad Life Mobility acquires QuietKat⚙️ Enviolo’s new Utility Hub CVT🌍 Eurobike’s future as a biannual event🔦 Portland Design Works BYOB Headlight🌊 Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail in Fort Bragg, California💬 Viewer questions on suspension, carbon e-bike weight, and throttle placement💰 4th of July e-bike deals from Velotric, Retrospec, and AventonWe also highlight recent reviews, answer viewer comments, share this week’s Rider of the Week, and cover some big 4th of July e-bike deals.Let us know what you think: are new tariffs the biggest concern for the e-bike industry right now, or is battery safety the bigger story?Deal Links:Velotric’s 4th of July Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricPromosRetrospec’s Flash Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecPromosAventon’s 4th of July Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPromosAccessories / Gear:Portland Design Works BYOB Headlight - https://ridepdw.com/products/byob-headlightRecent Reviews:Best E-Bikes Under $1,000 - https://electricbikereport.com/best-electric-bikes-under-1000/Best E-Bikes for Seniors - https://electricbikereport.com/best-electric-bikes-for-seniors/Flyer Loop - https://electricbikereport.com/flyer-loop-review/E-Bike Trail System of the Week:Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail, Fort Bragg, CA - https://www.traillink.com/trail/noyo-headlands-coastal-trail/Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Urtopia Carbon Atom - https://electricbikereport.com/urtopia-carbon-atom-review/Email questions to: [email protected] (or comment on this video, we love comments)#ebike #electricbike #ebikenews #weeklyrecharge #electricbikereport #ebikedeals #ebikeregulations00:00 - Intro00:36 - Upway01:38 - News Of The Week01:55 - Bike Industry Trade & Tariff Update04:45 - Industry now can comment on CPSC testing standards07:55 - DeSantis vetoes e-bike speeding bill10:15 - E-Bike charging goes lightspeed!12:08 - Rad Life Mobility purchases QuietKat15:15 - New Enviolo Utility Hub!17:20 - Eurobike will start taking place biannually19:06 - Gear Highlight!21:35 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews23:11 - E-Bike Trail Systems29:25 - Questions & Comments29:36 - Are E-Bikes without full suspension trash?33:45 - Some thoughts about the Urtopia Carbon Atom38:16 - Deals Of The Week41:03 - Rider Highlight43:05 - Wrap Up43:50 - Bloopers!

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