Two- and three-wheeled vehicles, used by billions of people, are moving away from fossil fuels to batteries faster than cars in countries that have made the energy transition a priority.
Revel’s ridership has declined steeply amid safety concerns and growing competition from Citi Bike and personal e-bikes and mopeds.
Across the country, parents are expressing a mix of enthusiasm, contrition and uncertainty about the trendy mode of transportation.
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With a throttle and no pedals, Super73’s new “electric balance bike” blurs the lines of regulation and safety. “No license, registration or insurance required,” its marketing promises.
The e-bike industry is booming, but many vehicles are not legal for teenagers, and accidents are on the rise.
The revolution is also a case study in how much further we have to go.
The country’s success with two- and three-wheeled vehicles that sell for as little as $1,000 could be a template for other developing countries.
An Irish mechanic in London has developed a kit to transform classic Italian scooters into clean-riding electric machines.
They see branding opportunities as the pandemic and a desire by cities to curb traffic propel e-bike sales to new heights.