Rivian spinoff Additionally made a modular e-bike with a digital drivetrain

Spinning off from Rivian, the TM-B e-bike is Additionally’s try at a do-it-all e-bike. It’s pitching it as versatile sufficient for commuting, path using or kid- and cargo-hauling as a result of its modular body can swap in bench seats or cargo racks. However the body solely is available in a single measurement. Nonetheless, Additionally (hate that title) says the usual battery is nice for 60 miles of using and may be charged by way of USB-C.

In addition to the modularity, one other distinctive characteristic is its drive system, referred to as DreamRide. As an alternative of a mechanical connection between the bike’s rear wheel and the pedals, the TM-B makes use of “software-defined pedaling,” so pedaling transfers to the generator (and the battery) as a substitute of merely pushing you ahead. It’s a unique tackle e-bike using, and I’m not completely bought on it.

From the those who introduced you Rivian automobiles, there are a lot extra tech touches, together with a 5-inch touchscreen show and a built-in safety system that robotically locks the body and rear wheel whenever you stroll away, a la Cowboy and VanMoof.

The primary mannequin to ship would be the $4,500 TM-B Restricted Launch Version, which has a spread of as much as 100 miles. There’s additionally a $4,500 TM-B Efficiency mannequin, with a barely completely different coloration scheme, obtainable within the “first half” of 2026. Lastly, there’s a base-level TM-B mannequin with a spread of as much as 60 miles, which solely comes with normal journey modes. Additionally hasn’t introduced a precise worth however says it should price lower than $4,000 when it ships “later in 2026.”

— Mat Smith

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