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The world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars
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this post was submitted on 17 Nov 2023
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they're illegal on the US interstate system. i don't say this because i think riding from Chicago to NYC on a ebike would be fun or is a good idea but because lots of people use the interstate to go one of two exits from the suburbs into the city.
the interstate system needs a bike lane
Yes, or a nice "green lane" separated from interstate but as efficient.
In Europe we layed out intercity bikelanes on secondary roads, it is very efficient as there are less traffic lights than roads.
Plus, I would prefer not to breathe gas vapors and tires wear during my daily commute, especially with kids to bring to school or activities
In America, we layed out highways to segregate and displace minorities and maximize economic gains related to the consumption of oil.
Riding a bike on I-95 would be miserable due to the noise and wind, but also amazing biking past all the traffic.