Posted on 03/12/2023 3:51:39 AM PDT by Libloather
Are you ready to say goodbye to all the high costs of owning a car and hello to a new electric cargo bike as a cost-effective alternative?
When first I saw this invention, I thought it seemed crazy.
While an electric cargo bike may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those who need to transport large or heavy items, it is a viable option for many seeking a more sustainable and cost-effective mode of transportation.
**SNIP**
And hey, I could use the exercise and the help of a battery-powered ride when things get heavy.
That's the idea behind the Mate SUV cargo bike. It is environmentally friendly, promotes physical activity, and can be more maneuverable in urban areas. Also, research shows that using an electric bike for transportation can save thousands of dollars per year compared to car ownership.
The new electric cargo bike is called the Mate SUV, and it originally came about back in 2016 as an inexpensive folding e-bike. Now it's been redesigned, and it promises the convenience of a car and the agility of a bike. It was originally made in Copenhagen, which is known to be a bike-friendly city, in the hopes of having more families opt to use these bikes over cars.
The Mate SUV's 250W motor can go 16 miles per hour at top speed and range up to 62 miles with a single battery charge. It comes with integrated front and back lights and an LED lightbar that frames the front box. It also has features like location tracking, unspecified "anti-theft protection," and a USB jack to keep your phone powered. You can add accessories to this bike as well, including a child seat, off-road tires, and an all-weather roof.
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I can just imagine the thread had social media been around when cars started. On your horse and buggy, you turn to your wife and say, “those liberals think a steel weird looking box is really going to replace our gorgeous horse and buggy”? Idiots!
“When first I saw this invention, I thought it seemed crazy.”
You should have stuck with your first thought Kurt.
Rabble Rouser. ;-D
Guilty as charged.;-)
Exactly, this is a battery operated Rick Shaw
eat ze bugs...
it wouldn’t even get up my hill
Aah, ain’t it cute?
That’s a hard no.
Should do well in 16” of snow. No thanks I’ll stick to my F350.
I don't have the slightest problem spending thousands more to drive something that is much more comfortable, warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and above all, much safer to get around in. Eco fascists can sing the praises of something like this to the high heavens and I still won't be the slightest bit interested.
Amish start delivery rain no problem.
It is 3 miles on a winding country road into town for me to attend church, get groceries, visit library, & etc. Thus is this electro-bike “street legal”? It has no front or rear lights, no turn signals, no seat belts or air bags. And how is its traction in several inches of snow?
As long as it is market driven it is great.
“Now there are cars mixed in with that mess.”
there were a few cars AND trucks in 1981 too ... we were there at the invitation of the PRC gov and traveled by gov-supplied chauffeured automobiles and interpreters at all times ... the drivers were all literally professionals and it always amazed us that we saw no accidents as the few cars somehow managed to penetrate and navigate the rivers of bicycles ...
If you want to survive on a bike (or trike) you have to ride with the understanding that everything with four wheels (or more) IS TRYING TO KILL YOU
I was there in 1991 to install software at the new Shanghai airport. We were also amazed at the choreography of the Chinese road system. Accidents do happen, and they are spectacular with plenty of collateral damage. How they drive so well in those conditions is a mystery.
Please explain to me how pointing out the stupidity of embracing EVs is “defensive.”
I’d bet Faux News reporters will still get limo rides to work.
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