CBC News By Yvette Brend A glut of new, motorized people movers, from scooters to skateboards to electric bikes, are hitting streets and sidewalks, but so far laws aren’t keeping pace according to those flocking to the new machines. “The technology is constantly changing and the law is much slower to change,” said Sgt. Lorne … Read more
newatlas.com By Scott Collie What happens when you take the most manoeuvrable deck in the Evolve Skateboards range, brighten up its looks and crank up the power? Simple: the Evolve Bamboo GTX. This all-terrain electric skateboard takes an already appealing formula and further refines it. We strapped on our helmets, updated the health insurance and … Read more
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newatlas.com Nick Lavars The market for electric skateboards is becoming rather crowded, which is why we’re seeing companies getting more and more creative with how riders can move the things around. The Spectra skateboard from New York-based startup Walnutt is the latest example of this, doing away with the typical handheld remote and using sensor … Read more
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CBC News Karin Larsen Daniel Dahlberg says it’s time laws changed after he was fined nearly $600 for riding his electric skateboard Daniel Dahlberg was stoked about his new electric skateboard, believing it to be the perfect solution to his commuting needs. That was before he was slapped with a $598 traffic ticket last Friday … Read more