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These things are everywhere in NYC, and in my opinion really dangerous. They're mostly used by food delivery guys who are always going the wrong way in the bik
by herbig 13y ago
These things are everywhere in NYC, and in my opinion really dangerous. They're mostly used by food delivery guys who are always going the wrong way in the bike lanes, and even if they are going the right way you often don't hear them coming up behind you because they're really fast and completely silent.
If you're concerned about the environment, ride a bike. Where do people think the energy comes from when you charge a battery?
- frankus 13y agoWhere do people think the energy comes from when you pedal? On a wells-to-wheels basis even a gas powered moped is probably more efficient than a standard-American-diet-fed human. Snark aside, the main efficiency gains of a bike over a car come from the vehicle weighing an order of magnitude less than the rider, rather than the other way around. Secondary gains come from much slower speeds and a smaller aerodynamic profile. I can't really comment on a few inconsiderate scofflaws ruining it for everyone, but please don't blame it on the vehicle.
- bandy 13y ago>and completely silent As is a properly cared-for bicycle, although a human-powered bicycle isn't usually going very quickly. Whenever someone brings up e-vehicles and their silence, I suggest that they should all make some sort of nominal noise indicating speed. For centuries, we heard wooden wagon wheels creaking and/or hooves clop-clopping on the road. It's time to bring that back, and insure that the pace matches the speed of the vehicle so that pedestrians, even the blind, can intuit speed and direction of travel. (n.b. we'll have to get rid of loud sound systems in cars that can be heard for blocks - pity.)