Demand for electric bikes has never been higher, and that trend could be turbocharged if a bill introduced today is signed into law, Electrek reports
E-bikes are an environmentally friendly way of getting around, and they’re less taxing on riders than a traditional pedal bike thanks to an electric motor that either offers a boost or does all the heavy lifting, depending on the style of e-bike. That means people who might otherwise be reluctant to consider cycling as a viable means of transport may reconsider… especially if they can get a 30 percent discount on an e-bike.
CLEANER, BETTER CITIES — There already exist federal tax credits for electric cars, but encouraging the adoption of electric micro-mobility vehicles like e-bikes and scooters would be especially good for cities around the U.S. The footprint of cars is massive, and not just in the form of emissions. Huge swaths of cities are used as storage for cars that sit empty throughout the day. By freeing up that space, cities could introduce more public spaces , affordable housing , sporting facilities, or other civic-focused initiatives. Plus, making cities more bike-friendly tends to reduce bike-related injuries.
https://www.inputmag.com/design/the-sondors-metacycle-is-a-5k-e-motorcycle-with-an-80-mile-range
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