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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)
this post was submitted on 17 Nov 2023
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Is this some universe where people forgot bikes exist? How are electric vehicles better than riding a bike?
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Seems like a no brainer! And especially useful in dense cities where you don't want to be stuck idling in a car.
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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