There's an affordable EV out there displacing twice as much oil as electric cars
electrek.co
When it comes to replacing oil usage in transportation, electric cars aren't the only answer. In fact, e-bikes provide a much bigger impact.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/3070651

“Electric bikes are more than 10x more efficient than electric passenger cars, meaning the same amount of battery needed for a 20-mile commute in an electric car could power an e-bike for over 200 miles”

  • biddy@feddit.nlEnglish
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    1 year ago

    they have even lower emissions than regular bikes, accounting for the extra calories you need to eat to pedal.

    This is a dumb argument because exercise is good.