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This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re covering a packed lineup of new e-bike news, new bikes in testing, viewer questions, trail recommendations, and deals.Volkswagen-branded e-bikes are now available for preorder through N Plus, with two new models called the Sport and Crossover. Both bikes include Yamaha mid-drive motors, integrated lighting, Apple Find My compatibility, security features, optional range extenders, and some seriously high-tech extras like rear radar, a rear-facing camera, smart helmet compatibility, and smart glasses with a heads-up display.We also take a look at the new Tern HSD Gen 3, a midsize longtail cargo e-bike with Bosch Gen 5 motors, vertical storage, room for one passenger, and a wide rider fit range from 4’11” to 6’9”.Plus, the CPSC is moving toward electronic certification filing for imported e-bikes and micromobility devices, which could change how imported products are reviewed for safety compliance.Specialized also announced new Turbo Vado IG models in Europe, featuring internal gear hubs, Gates belt drives, big batteries, mid-drive motors, and low-maintenance commuter setups.👕 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:⚡ Volkswagen’s new Sport and Crossover e-bikes🚲 Ford Mustang and Bronco e-bikes arrive for testing📦 Tern HSD Gen 3 cargo e-bike news🛡 CPSC import safety filing updates🔧 Specialized Turbo Vado internal gear hub models🌲 Mountain Goat Trail in Tennessee🏹 Best folding e-bikes for hunting💬 Viewer questions on the Monarch Tracer, Urtopia Carbon Atom, and JackRabbit MG Cargo💰 Mokwheel summer sale deals👕 Rider of the WeekWe also discuss new reviews on the Macfox X7, GoTrax F3, and Mooncool TK2, plus answer viewer questions about folding hunting e-bikes, second batteries, cargo practicality, and whether JackRabbit’s MG Cargo should really be considered an e-bike.Let us know in the comments: would you ride a Volkswagen or Ford-branded e-bike?Deal Links:Mokwheel’s Summer Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/MokwheelPromosOur picks for the Best Electric Bikes - https://electricbikereport.com/best-electric-bikes/Recent Reviews:Macfox X7 - https://electricbikereport.com/macfox-x7-review/GOTRAX F3 - https://electricbikereport.com/gotrax-f3-review/E-Bike Trail System of the Week:Mountain Goat Trail, TN - https://www.traillink.com/trail/mountain-goat-trail/Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Volkswagen Sport/Crossover - https://smart-bike.net/en-usTern HSD Gen 3 - https://www.ternbicycles.com/us/bikes/hsdHeybike Mars 3.0 - https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-mars-3-review/Lectric XP4 750 - https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xp-4-750-review/Velotric Fold 1 Plus - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-fold-1-plus-review/Jasion Hunter Pro - https://electricbikereport.com/jasion-hunter-pro-review/Monarc Tracer - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-tracer-review/AIMA Santa Monica - https://electricbikereport.com/aima-santa-monica-review/Urtopia Carbon Atom - https://electricbikereport.com/urtopia-carbon-atom-review/JackRabbit MG Cargo - https://electricbikereport.com/jackrabbit-mg-cargo-review/Email questions to: [email protected] (or comment on this video, we love comments)#ebike #electricbike #ebikenews #weeklyrecharge #volkswagenebike #fordebike #specialized #ternbicycles #electricbikereport00:00 - Intro00:24 - News Of The Week00:30 - New Volkswagen E-bikes!03:45 - New Tern E-Bike!06:40 - CPSC Introduces program for importers09:08 - New Specialized E-Bikes!11:29 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews13:00 - E-Bike Trail Systems17:58 - Questions & Comments18:05 - Folding E-Bikes for hunting?22:57 - Monarc Tracer or AIMA Santa Monica?27:00 - Is there no rack available for the Urtopia Carbon Atom?28:46 - Is the JackRabbit MG Cargo actually useful for hauling cargo?31:05 - Why are we reviewing something that's not an E-bike?33:30 - Deals Of The Week35:39 - Rider Highlight37:16 - Wrap Up37:45 - Bloopers!