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Can the Bike Boom Keep Going?
- 908B64B197 6y ago> And if they want to get really aggressive, feds could revise the $7,500 electric car tax credit to extend subsidies to bike and e-bike purchases That would be huge. E-Bikes are great for urban environments where you brake, stop and restart frequently. They also lower the fitness threshold for folks who want to start biking to work.
- mattbk1 6y agoAnd cargo (bakfiets) ebikes are even closer to a total car replacement. Even half of a $7,500 tax credit on a $5000 cargo ebike would be huge.
- cbsks 6y agoNo! My wife would kick me out of the house if I brought any more bikes home! Seriously though, that would be amazing. I know several people who never would have considered being a “serious biker” but bought an electric bike. Now they ride to work, out to eat, to the store, everywhere! Electric bikes are great for commuting when it’s warm outside because you can rely on the motor and not be drenched in sweat when you arrive to work. And if it’s cold out you can use the motor less and pedal to stay warm, plus you’ll get some bonus exercise!
- 908B64B197 6y agoThere's also a psychological factor. The E-Bikes look "casual" unlike traditional road bikes.
- maxerickson 6y agoIsn't that credit aimed more at manufacturers (pulling forward their timelines)? There's not really a shortage of ebike tech, there is reasonable stuff available.