Rivian's bike is almost here, NYC targets fast e-bikes, and Paris wants scooter riders in yellow

The latest episode of Electrek's Wheel-E podcast covers the most talked-about stories in the world of electric bikes and other non-traditional electric vehicles. This week's lineup includes the imminent arrival of Rivian's long-anticipated bicycle, fresh models from Urban Arrow and Aniioki, and Colorado's bizarre "free e-bike" saga that has captured attention.

A major topic is New York City's push to remove high-speed e-bikes from its streets. The city is moving toward banning fast electric bicycles in an effort to improve safety for pedestrians and other road users. Meanwhile, Paris is considering a plan that would require scooter riders to wear bright, reflective clothing — essentially painting them yellow — to make them more visible in traffic.

The show also highlights the HMP Lightning Mk.II electric scooter, a new addition to the market. The Wheel-E podcast airs every two weeks across Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. After the live stream, the video is archived on YouTube, and the audio version is available on all major podcast platforms.

Listeners can support the show through Patreon, which helps the team reduce ads and invest more in content. Patreon supporters receive exclusive gifts and other perks. The episode discusses several articles published on Electrek, including detailed looks at the Urban Arrow and Aniioki e-bikes, as well as the upcoming Rivian bicycle.

The live stream started at 9:00 a.m. ET, with the replay available after 10:00 a.m. ET. As always, Electrek notes that it uses income-earning auto affiliate links in its content. The episode wraps up with a reminder of the show's biweekly schedule and where to find future episodes.