….It gets me to work quickly, is easy on my arthritis and is better for the environment than a car.
The surging cost of gasoline and a desire for a greener commute are turning more people to electric bikes as an unconventional form of transportation.
…”The electric bikes are the next big thing,”
…Did you know there are 70 million electric bikes on the road today in China, and they are selling at the rate of 26 million electric bikes a year? he said. The public at large needs to understand that it is the right thing to do to move to electric transportation, and electric bikes and electric scooters will allow you to do that, to get that familiarity.
…A year ago, when you mentioned the word electric bike, people looked at you and they really weren’t sure what it was, Deyo said. Today, what we’re finding is we’re actually having dealers call us seeking an electric bike to meet the demand.
Full story by DAN STRUMPF / 2008 The Associated Press
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Gas prices these days are just getting higher, i think the government should focus more on alternative energy.`.”
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