Oregon state parks change the rules for e-bike users

Oregon state parks change the rules for e-bike users

Those planning to take an e-bike through an Oregon state park should take note of some recent rule changes adopted at park sites throughout the state.

Proposed federal regulation change could reduce e-bike inventory value

BETHESDA, Md. (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s proposed e-bike and lithium-ion battery regulation testing standards could devalue inventory in brands’ warehouses and on retailers’ floors if it becomes federal law.  The CPSC received input from its National Product Testing and Evaluation Center staff to create a testing protocol. It proposes using modified UL standards without recognizing European e-bike standards. The European …

E-bike rebate bill could pass as part of larger package, chief sponsor says

House Rep. Mark Gamba, seen here in 2019 as Mayor of Milwaukie, knows a thing or two about the value of e-bikes. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) Oregon’s second attempt at providing a cash rebate to encourage electric bike purchases is far from a sure thing in the current legislative session. Despite several existing rebate programs for electric cars and electric motorcycles, for some reason lawmakers don’t seem to have the same enthusiasm f…