AUSOM’s 41mph scooter: Faster than you’d need yet stable enough to go faster
There are typically a few common factors that make it hard to enjoy a bit of speed, but unlike most electric scooters on the market, Ausom managed to get just right with their new Leopard DT1 pro scooter.
Of course, given that you’re in a safe area where it’s legal to get some speed going. Going fast on an electric scooter typically means you start worrying about things like how expensive it’s going to be, braking power, handling, suspension, and battery life. Fortunately in this case Ausom created a powerful 2*1000w motor scooter that’s both fast and feels stable enough to make you want to go faster than 41 mph.
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Even if you’re not planning to go the top speed, 2000 watts of motor in the scooter’s race mode setting is enough torque to have plenty of fun. On top of the fun aspect of having that much power instantly, if you ever need to go up a steep hill or need to accelerate quickly in order to get out of a potentially dangerous spot in traffic, the Ausom dt1 pro will do it without hesitation.
Now if you’re going to flip on that dual motor function you’ll be rest assured when it comes to braking because Ausom included E-ABS front and rear hydraulic brakes that can give you some serious braking power. On top of that for even more safety they included some stylish turn signals which are beautifully integrated into the natural shape of the scooter rather than having some protruding signals. There’s also a headlight and rear light for further visibility.
Another factor to consider for high speeds is battery life and range, but thankfully aside from coming with a 52v 18.2 ah battery and 47 miles of range the scooter also comes with easy-to-use controls to switch from different modes. If you need to get the most distance out of the battery, being able to quickly and easily switch to a single motor and also go to eco-mode makes a huge difference. To navigate the control, the company uses a big LCD screen that can quickly give you a reading on speed, mode, battery life, and more. For charging, Ausom knows how to deliver with the use of Dual-port charging for quicker and safer power-ups in around 4-5 hours.
For security, Ausom included an NFC security lock, which, unlike a traditional metal key, takes just a tap to unlock. In terms of overall features, Ausom includes some pretty convenient and smart features. For those who live in an urban area, you’re probably not a stranger to using an air tag on things like motorcycles or bikes for tracking purposes. Ausom had that thought out and included a special slot to hold an air tag. They also include a USB-A and USB-C charging port in order to charge your phone.
At just $1,099 (with promo code Electrek50) Ausom is packing a ton of value here with the Leopard dt1pro. Balancing out price, speed, and good handling is not easy but Ausom’s thick tires and swing arm suspension make it comfortable even when rolling down something like a steep curb or getting over some thick obstacles on the road.
Normally electric scooters might feel scarier to ride compared to bikes but the size and construction of the dt1pro was designed to be comfortable and easily maneuverable even at high speeds. For an even better deal, you can use promo code Electrek50 for $50 off the Leopard DT1, DT Pro, or the Gallop SR1 E-scooters from Ausom. If you’re looking for a bigger discount feel free to use code Electrek110 for $110 off the GX1 E-Scooter.
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ChargePoint is rolling out a new program called “Safeguard Care” to ensure its EV chargers stay online. The service proactively sends trained technicians into the field to routinely check ChargePoint stations – before things go wrong.
These technicians inspect the chargers, clean them, repair what they can on-site, and run a test charge to ensure everything works before they leave. If they come across something they can’t fix, the issue gets escalated to ChargePoint’s support team for follow-up.
“As the original manufacturer of the chargers, we are able to ensure the highest standards of service and support,” said JD Singh, ChargePoint’s chief customer experience officer. “With Safeguard Care, ChargePoint is giving station owners and EV drivers peace of mind knowing that chargers will be in pristine working order.”
The service, which is starting in five launch markets across the US (ChargePoint hasn’t said which ones, and I’ll update if it answers me), is in addition to ChargePoint Assure, its existing hardware and software monitoring system. It benefits high-traffic charging sites like parking garages, office buildings, and public charging hubs, especially ones that don’t have a dedicated on-site maintenance crew.
This move is part of ChargePoint’s broader effort to make public EV charging more reliable. In recent months, the company has introduced anti-vandalism upgrades and more proactive monitoring tools. But Safeguard Care marks an interesting shift toward proactive, rather than reactive, boots-on-the-ground support. Technicians usually aren’t dispatched until the EV charger software sends a notification to support that something’s gone wrong. I’ll be curious to see if this new in-person approach makes a difference with EV charger reliability.
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PayPal reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter and raised its full-year guidance for transaction margin dollars and earnings per share. The stock slipped more than 4% following the report.
Here’s how the company did compared with Wall Street estimates, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:
- Earnings per share: $1.40 adjusted vs. $1.30 expected
- Revenue: $8.29 billion vs. $8.08 billion expected
Sales increased 5% from $7.89 billion a year earlier, as CEO Alex Chriss worked to roll off lower-margin revenue streams.
Transaction margin dollars, a key measure of profitability, rose 7% to $3.84 billion, marking the company’s sixth straight quarter of growth.
Growth in that metric slowed sequentially, down from 8% in the first quarter when excluding a one-time benefit that boosted results earlier this year. Branded checkout volumes also slowed to 5%, compared with 6% in the first quarter when adjusted for Leap Day.
Total payment volume, an indication of how digital payments are faring in the broader economy, beat estimates, coming in at $443.6 billion, compared with the $433.6 billion analysts had projected, according to StreetAccount. The number of active accounts rose 2% to 438 million, versus expectations of 437.8 million.
PayPal shares are nearly 10% lower so far this year.
PayPal shares have fallen 8.4% for the year, as of Monday’s close, while the Nasdaq is up about 10% in 2025.
Venmo revenue grew more than 20% from a year earlier, following a 20% jump in the first quarter, though the company didn’t provide a dollar figure. Total payment volume for Venmo increased 12%, its highest growth rate in three years.
Chriss has focused on better monetizing key acquisitions such as Braintree and Venmo. DoorDash, Starbucks and Ticketmaster are among businesses now accepting Venmo as one way consumers can pay.
“We delivered another quarter of profitable growth, driven by continued strength across many of our strategic initiatives ranging from PayPal and Venmo branded experiences” to acting as payment service provider and other services, Chriss said in the statement.
For the third quarter, PayPal forecast adjusted earnings per share of $1.18 to $1.22, compared with the average analyst estimate of $1.20. Transaction margin dollars are expected to increase 4% to between $3.76 billion and $3.82 billion, the company said.
Ahead of PayPal’s earnings, some analysts had struck a cautiously optimistic tone. Goldman Sachs noted that branded checkout growth was likely to improve sequentially to around 6%, up from 4% in the first quarter.
Morgan Stanley pointed to stronger e-commerce data and progress on PayPal’s checkout initiatives. Advanced integrations are now live at 45% of U.S. merchants, up from 30% in December, and are expected to help branded checkout volumes reaccelerate. The bank also flagged ongoing momentum in Braintree volumes.
PayPal now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share of $5.15 to $5.30, up from its prior forecast of $4.95 to $5.10. While third-quarter guidance is roughly inline with expectations, the updated outlook implies a stronger fourth quarter. The company also projects free cash flow of $6 billion to $7 billion for the year.
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Electric bikes are booming in popularity in just about every demographic in the US. From teens riding to school all the way to elderly folks getting back on a bicycle for the first time in years, electric bikes are becoming ubiquitous. But as speeds and power levels have increased, Connecticut is responding with new laws.
Westport Police Lt. Serenity Dobson recently spoke to CTInsider about the phenomenon of more teens riding their e-bikes to school instead of being driven by their parents. “The whole entire bike rack is filled with these bikes that look like electric dirt bikes.”
Moped-style e-bikes have become increasingly popular with teens, with companies like Super73 ushering in a new wave of electric bikes with design cues borrowed from classic mopeds of decades past.
But Dobson says that these e-bikes are too easily modifiable, increasing speed and motor power past acceptable limits.
“These bikes come stock at 30 mph, but you can cut the controller, and so then they can go 60, 70 mph, and the kids know how to do this,” Dobson said, adding that there has been a “huge increase in middle school-aged kids” riding e-bikes, particularly in the summer when school is out. “There are a lot of YouTube videos where it can show you how easy it is for someone to modify it.”
It’s not clear that such speeds are actually capable on stock parts from nearly any electric bicycle, and legal electric bikes are not capable of exceeding either 20 or 28 mph, depending on their classification, but Dobson may be referring to Sur Ron-style electric motorbikes, which are off-road electric motorcycles that look like small dirt bikes.
Connecticut already uses the common three-class system that codifies legal e-bikes as up to 20 mph (32 km/h) and 750W (one horsepower) for Class 1 and 2, or up to 28 mph (45 km/h) for Class 3 e-bikes.
But now the state is updating its e-bike laws, adding that any e-bike with over 750W of power will be considered a “motor-driven cycle” and require a driver’s license. Over 3,500W? That will be considered a motorcycle and require a motorcycle endorsement to legally ride, as well as registration and insurance like a motorcycle.
The new laws are expected to come into effect in October.
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