UK startup BackPedal uses GPS tracking to reclaim stolen e-bikes

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By Rebecca BellanAug 31, 2023, 12:26 pm229 pts
New e-bike models keep coming off production lines with GPS tracking enabled, with the idea that such tech will deter theft and help you recover your bike if it gets stolen. But how exactly does knowing roughly where your bike is going to help you get it back? “Customers don’t care if they can track […]

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