September 3, 2020 - According to a new study e-bikes are increasingly becoming an essential part of the urban transport system, and can be an important contribution to reducing environmental impact from transport by shifting people away from motorized transport reports Lloyd Alter in Treehugger.com.
Dramatic results show that people who bought e-bikes increased their bicycle use from 2.1 kilometers (1.3 miles) to 9.2 kilometers (5.7 miles) on average per day; a 340% increase. The e-bike’s share of all their transportation increased dramatically too; from 17% to 49%, where they e-biked instead of walking, taking public transit, and driving.
People use them more often and go much farther. And e-bikes are replacing cars more than they are replacing bikes. The study shows that increased cycling is not just a novelty effect, but appears to be more lasting. “Our study thus indicates that policy makers can expect a positive return of policy measures aimed at increasing the uptake of e-bikes.”
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