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Can e-bikes transform our cities?

20228 minPGnews

Sales of electric bicycles are booming, transforming commuting and urban deliveries.

Sustainable Business Technology Innovation

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Channel: Financial Times

Can e-bikes transform our cities?

2022• 8 minPG

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Sales of electric bicycles are booming, transforming commuting and urban deliveries.

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Sales of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, are booming as innovations in battery technology extend their travel range. At the same time, Harry Dempsey highlights the significant impact e-bikes have on commuting and deliveries in urban environments. This documentary examines how these advancements are transforming cities, making transportation more efficient and sustainable.

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