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The world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars (theconversation.com)

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[–] nutsack@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (12 children)

these are feasible in cities that you wouldn't want to drive a car in anyways. probably not so good for commuting around Boise Idaho

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[–] MelonYellow@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 years ago

Seems like a no brainer! And especially useful in dense cities where you don't want to be stuck idling in a car.

[–] randon31415@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Is this because of China? Big middle class all wanting cars but the cities were designed pre-car, so bikes make more sense and cost less?

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