Consumer & Gadgets
Shared micromobility programs for e-scooters and bike share are becoming more common each year. How can we make sure they aren't just being used for fun, but they're also being prioritized for those who need a quick, affordable ...
Aug 11, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
If Europe is to meet its ambitious environmental goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, more and more people will need to cycle to get around. With World Bicycle Day on June 3rd celebrating pedal power's undeniable benefits, ...
Jun 9, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Love them or hate them, new mobility devices like e-bikes are here to stay.
Jun 2, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
When you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you'll picture a car. But there's a quiet revolution going on in transport. It turns out electrification can work wonders for almost all of our transport options, from electric ...
May 3, 2022
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Automotive
Petrol prices are hitting eye-watering highs. As global affairs put pressure on the availability of commodities, we're likely to continue seeing volatile petrol prices in the future.
Mar 24, 2022
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Automotive
In recent years, shared electric scooters (e-scooters) have taken cities around the world by storm. But how are people using this new mode of transportation? Seeking to understand the potential impacts of e-scooters on land ...
Mar 3, 2022
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Automotive
In the United States, transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. It will require investments and innovations across many domains to achieve the White House's goals in emissions reductions, including ...
Feb 16, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Every day, Aiden Lee joins the hundreds of thousands of people getting around Taipei on two wheels.
Jan 19, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Cycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions, brings myriad health benefits and reduces traffic. But urban planners and policymakers often struggle to get more people on bikes.
Jan 4, 2022
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Automotive
They can be seen in most big cities today, and are both a source of hope and a challenge: electrically powered scooters and bikes. Shared micromobility which allows users to rent and to share these e-scooters and e-bikes ...
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A bicycle, also known as a bike, pushbike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A person who rides a bicycle is called a cyclist, or bicyclist.
Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide, twice as many as automobiles. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services and bicycle racing.
The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885. However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
The invention of the bicycle has had an enormous impact on society, both in terms of culture and of advancing modern industrial methods. Several components that eventually played a key role in the development of the automobile were originally invented for the bicycle, including ball bearings, pneumatic tires, chain-driven sprockets, and spoke-tensioned wheels.
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