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Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded (www.npr.org)
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The sophisticated bicycle has attracted fans in Europe and the U.S., but repairs under warranty have bled the company of money.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

OK I'm totally out of my depth here but isn't it an induction motor with a battery attached to it?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Yeah but the way the battery and electronics are integrated into the frame is probably the problem here

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

afaik, tyres and brakes are proprietary too

edit: nonstandard would be a better term