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That's what I always say, if you want to be eco and you want to drive electric, by an electric bike. They have tiny batteries compared to electric cars and thu
by carlmr 7y ago
That's what I always say, if you want to be eco and you want to drive electric, by an electric bike.
They have tiny batteries compared to electric cars and thus an almost negligible impact in comparison, enough range for 90% of your commuting needs, can keep you moderately fit, and you still have enough money left to drive your ICE for longer stretches.
- chongli 7y agoThat’s not a very attractive option for those of us here in the north. Being buried in snow, slush, and ice for six months of the year makes biking very unattractive.
- carlmr 7y agoI live in Germany, and except for the occasional snow I find it easy to ride a bike most of the year. And the countries further north I understand, but then those are a very small part of the world population, so I don't think the impact is that high, even if they drive ICE.
- beatgammit 7y agoI live in Utah, and we're known for snow, yet the bike paths are clear most of the year. I bike most of the time, and honestly, I prefer biking in winter to the summer because it's easier to layer up than cool down. When it snows, I take mass transit because I hate driving or cycling in the snow. I own a hybrid, which is a nice compromise between electric and ICE. I can go on long car trips without worrying about recharge stations and I save a ton on gas the rest of the time. I mostly use our car for shopping and family trips, and it often goes days without being used. My bike currently isn't an ebike, but I'm considering getting a conversion kit, which is way more powerful than the ebikes available in stores (the store models need to follow the law, aftermarket parts leave that up to the user).