Wednesday
April 3
2024

Analysis: E-Bikes Could Cut Smog, Energy Use and Congestion Globally — But Will They?

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.

Photo courtesy of cottonbro.

Source: Mongabay (link opens in a new window)

Categories
Technology, Transportation
Tags
circular economy, climate change, decarbonization, electric vehicles