E-bikes could cut smog, energy use and congestion globally — but will they?

Mongabay
Apr 1, 2024, 11:50 am147 pts
Can simply adding an electric motor to a human-powered bicycle significantly reduce urban smog, traffic congestion and energy consumption — and even help curb climate change? Yes, but many bumps in the road must be overcome to get there. Today’s electric bicycles come in a range of two-wheeled e-bikes and…

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