Tech Xplore - electric bikes

World's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars, researchers say

We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, these short trips add up in terms of emissions, pollution and petrol cost.

Nov 17, 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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Electric vehicle fires are rare—the risk for petrol and diesel vehicles is at least 20 times higher, says researcher

Two electric vehicle fires have been reported in Australia this week. Five cars were destroyed after a lithium battery ignited in a car parked at Sydney Airport on Monday. Firefighters believed the battery had been detached ...

Sep 15, 2023

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E-bike programs and other green transit efforts are sprouting throughout California. Will they catch on?

Long Beach aims to launch an e-bike lending program to provide residents with up to 40 bikes—in one of the latest efforts in California to increase accessibility with green transportation.

Aug 8, 2023

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Small but mighty: Electric bicycles can bridge the gap in access to transportation, say researchers

Power-assisted bicycles have existed for more than a century. While gasoline-powered bicycles are no longer mainstream, today, battery-powered electric bicycles (e-bikes) are more popular than ever. Sales figures for e-bikes ...

Jul 5, 2023

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New life for used electric bike motors

An increasing number of people are riding electric bikes. Compared to cars, electric bikes are cheaper, more environmentally friendly, healthier for every-one and free up space in urban areas. The drawback is that there are ...

May 2, 2023

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Researching the basics for safer bike lanes

Improving safety in bike lanes is the aim of a recent study by the Highway Engineering Research Group (HERG) of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). Their research analyzes the skid resistance of five types of ...

Feb 28, 2023

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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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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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E-bikes are affordable, practical and good for the planet. But is America ready for these speedy cycles?

America has hosted its fair share of heavyweight transportation fights.

Nov 14, 2022

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