The Hottest New Car on the Market Is an E-Bike
Many Americans are turning to electric bikes over gas, or even electric cars, for transport needs
Many Americans are turning to electric bikes over gas, or even electric cars, for transport needs
On the road to our electrified-transportation future, many other Americans are traveling by e-bike. Last year, in fact, Americans bought nearly double the amount of motorized two-wheelers than they did fully electric cars.
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“E-bikes to me are the indicator species of a healthy transportation system,” says Rachel Hultin, director of sustainable transportation at bicycle advocacy group Bicycle Colorado.
In other words, when people feel safe opting for an electric bicycle or other car alternative, it’s an indication that their home is a place where they feel they can get around using whatever means of transport they prefer.
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