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Someone ran Rivian’s pedal-by-wire e-bike out of battery and things got weird
Electrek reports that the ALSO TM‑B, a pedal‑by‑wire e‑bike that replaces the traditional chain drive with copper wires, behaves oddly when its battery is depleted. The bike’s lack of a mechanical connection means power and control are entirely dependent on the battery, so once the pack is empty the pedal inputs no longer translate to wheel motion. The article explores what happens in that scenario.
Pedal‑by‑wire designs must ensure reliable fallback when power is lost, highlighting a critical safety and usability challenge for future e‑bike systems.
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