U.S. e-bike maker Lectric has launched its new urban commuter model, the XPress Lite, priced at $1,099. Designed to be lighter and cheaper than the XPress 2, it weighs about 20.7 kg without the battery. It uses a 500W rear hub motor with peak output of 864W and torque above 61 Nm. A 7.8Ah, 375Wh battery offers up to about 72 km of pedal-assist range.

New York City is reviewing more than 20 micromobility-related bills, including proposals to ban the sale, rental and operation of currently legal Class 3 electric bicycles. The City Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider measures covering e-bikes, e-scooters, mopeds, food delivery platforms and enforcement systems. The debate focuses on whether tougher crackdowns on illegal high-power, high-speed vehicles will also extend to legal Class 3 e-bikes.