{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report","title":"E-Bike License Plates are Coming?! (CA & NY Laws Explained) TWR Ep 72","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e1910997\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3639,"description":"Will you soon need a license plate for your e-bike? 🚲 In Episode 72 of The Weekly Recharge, we’re breaking down the controversial new bills in California (AB 1942) and New York that could require everyday e-bike riders to register their bikes and display plates. We also cover California’s SB 1167, which takes aim at high-speed e-motos masquerading as e-bikes.Plus, we’ve got the latest e-bike industry news! We’re looking at the massive tariff lawsuits hitting the federal government, PeopleForBikes' fight against aluminum/steel tariffs, and an exciting first look at Xtracycle’s brand-new Swoop ASM family cargo bike. Finally, we answer your top questions on mid-drive vs. hub motors, coil vs. air forks, and the perks of Pinion belt drives!👕 Merch + Rider of the WeekRiders highlighted during the Rider of the Week section get a free T-shirt! If you’ve been mentioned in this or any previous episode, and you haven’t received your t-shirt, fill out the form below so we can ship it to you!👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/Deals of the Week- Euphree discounts: https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreePromos$450 off City Robin X+ ($1899)ST frame, comfortable dual suspension, great motor power, and easy cruiser steering.- Retrospec Winter Sale - up to 35% off: https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecPromos$200 off Valen Rev 2 ($1299)Simple cafe cruiser styling. Seat for two, throttle power, and fat tires. Trail System of the Week: Great American Rail Trailhttps://www.railstotrails.org/resource-library/resources/great-american-rail-trail-route-assessment-2025/Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts on e-bike license plates in the comments below! 👇00:00 - Intro01:34 - News Of The Week01:45 - New Xtracycle Cargo Bike!03:56 - Companies sue for tariffs rebates.07:10 - People for Bikes focuses on tariffs. 09:30 - California and New York might mandate license plates for E-Bikes?13:28 - California bill will...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q7GQ6yx_heaZ8i1kYiryNdi2tlCYjNBATnpyd94bBPw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNDQz/ODg3MTg5ZmMxZjMy/NDZhN2I3Y2RmNzVj/ZDUwNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}