New study reveals where and why most fatal e-scooter crashes occur: 80% involve cars
About 30 people in the United States have been killed riding electric scooters since 2018. Most—80% – were hit by drivers of cars.
Apr 16, 2021
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Rechargeable batteries in your favorite devices can ignite and burn down your house
We're all playing Russian roulette with devices powered by lithium ion batteries.
Nov 20, 2019
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Examining the use and safety of e-scooters
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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E-scooters could make cities better, so why are we still outlawing them?
You might've noticed that more electric scooters and electric bikes have been zipping around town recently. Ownership of these two-wheeled vehicles appears to be increasing as we look for alternative ways to navigate the ...
Nov 24, 2022
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Rebate incentive for e-bike owners can bridge socio-economic divide and sustainable transportation investment
Efforts to establish a rebate program for D.C. area residents and businesses to acquire electric bicycles will help incentivize more sustainable transport as well as regional investment into sustainable transportation infrastructure, ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Researchers explore impacts of E-bikes on sustainable, equitable, efficient mobility
Do electric bikes (e-bikes) improve the overall quality of mobility for certain groups in a region? Do they provide a similar level of time-, cost-, and energy-efficient access to opportunities as cars?
Dec 4, 2023
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Forget company car, France embraces the company bike
As the popularity of cycling soars in France, a growing number of companies are giving employees the chance to ditch driving in favor of a greener, healthier alternative: the company bike.
Oct 4, 2023
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Uber takes stake in online grocery group Cornershop
Uber said Friday it agreed to take a majority stake in Cornershop, an online grocery provider in Chile, Mexico, and which recently expanded to Peru and Canada.
Oct 11, 2019
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Europe's bike industry hits bumps as cycling craze cools
At a bicycle trade fair in Stuttgart, steep discounts on brand-new models hint at the turmoil roiling the industry now that a pandemic-fueled cycling craze has faded.
Jan 24, 2024
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E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air
E-bikes have captured widespread attention across the U.S., and for good reason. They are the most energy-efficient way to move from place to place, providing exercise in the process, and offer enough assistance while pedaling ...
Feb 27, 2024
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