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As Seen On The Today Show – Liberty Trikes for Kids!

Nine-year-old Maggie Monnin and her 8-year-old sister Charlie have spinal muscular atrophy, a neurodegenerative disease that can be fatal. But their smiles are a lot brighter thanks to a surprise gift from Jason Kraft, who makes motorized tricycles that are typically for senior citizens. Dylan Dreyer reports for TODAY’s series The Upside.

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A House Bill Would Offer Tax Credit For An E-Bike

Federal Tax Incentives May Be Next For E-Bikes

The E-BIKE Act creates a consumer tax credit that will cover 30% of the cost of the e-bike, up to a $1,500 credit. It only applies to new e-bikes that cost less than $8,000 and is fully refundable, allowing lower-income workers to claim the credit.

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This Bucks County Bicycle Business is Changing the Lives of Kids with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

“When Allison came back from her first ride on her own, she said to me, ‘I’ve never really seen our own neighborhood before’. And I’m thinking, ‘Oh my God, you’re free’.”

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It's Giving Tuesday with Fox 29 News and Jason Kraft.

It's Giving Tuesday with Fox 29 News and Jason Kraft.

Today is Giving Tuesday with Fox 29 and Jason Kraft of Electric Bike Technologies.

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The SMA Story

The SMA Story

Within seconds of being assisted onto the trike, she was flying around our warehouse. I had never seen anything like it. She was smiling from ear to ear – it occurred to me that we were in a position to do something to help kids like her.

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Pandemic Spurs Demand for E-Bikes

Pandemic Spurs Demand for E-Bikes

Electric Bike Technologies, in Bucks County have been trying to keep up with demand during the pandemic. Their big seller is DIY e-Bike kits.

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