The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil 4x more than electric cars due to their staggering uptake in China and elsewhere.

The world’s 280 million electr...
The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars

Electric vehicles get all the press – but it’s the smaller unsung two wheelers cutting oil demand the most.

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@davidho.bsky.social I have been wanting to get an e-bike for some time, but my city is NOT set up for cycling (and by extension e-bikes).

If the areas I frequent had better bike lanes I honestly think it could replace more than half of my car use.