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Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded

A man rides a VanMoof brand e-bike in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Aug. 17. Piroschka van de Wouw/Reuters hide caption

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Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded

The sophisticated bicycle has attracted fans in Europe and the U.S., but repairs under warranty have bled the company of money.

Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded

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National Parks Trying To Get A Handle On E-Bikes

An e-bike resembles a regular bicycle, with its batteries and electric motor integrated into the bike's frame. Enthusiasts see e-bikes on national park trails as a great thing, but some traditional riders and environmentalists see big problems ahead. Mark Arehart/WKSU hide caption

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National Parks Trying To Get A Handle On E-Bikes

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Electric assisted bicycles are on trails in the national parks. Enthusiasts think that's a great thing, but some traditional riders and environmentalists see big problems ahead.

National Parks Trying To Get A Handle On E-Bikes

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New Wave Of Electric 2-Wheelers Hits U.S. City Streets

The URB-E electric folding bicycle is displayed Nov. 28 inside the Technology Pavilion at the 2017 LA Auto Show. Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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New Wave Of Electric 2-Wheelers Hits U.S. City Streets

As battery technology improves and cities get denser, some West Coast companies are targeting millennial and Gen X consumers by producing cheaper and greener mopeds, scooters and e-bikes.

New Wave Of Electric 2-Wheelers Hits U.S. City Streets

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