I think EVs are a great idea for BICYCLES.
Just like cordless drills and other power tools that run off of a battery instead of plug in electrical cord are a great idea. The volume of power tools sold today that are battery operated vs. electrical corded must be 5 or 10 to 1. Maybe more.
There are literally BILLIONS of people who can not afford to own an automobile. Many can only afford a bicycle.
However, a battery operated bike is a life changing product for them.
E Bikes are all over the cities now because they make more sense from a parking and commuting standpoint. The only MAJOR issue is that the batteries occasionally start on fire.
I have even been tempted to buy one myself like this:
https://eridepros.com/product/pro-ss-19/
I even spoke to one of the owners of this company about becoming a dealer in New England. They currently do not have one. This bike goes 60 MPH. There is very little maintenance.
“The only MAJOR issue is that the batteries occasionally start on fire.”
Holy crap batman! Yes, I would say that’s a major design flaw.
Where is Ralph Nader when we need him? :-)
Unsafe at any speed indeed!
I have a 1979 Buick I have owned since August 1981===42 years. Over 223,000 miles
I have a 1976 Chevy 1 ton truck I have owned since April 1986===37 years. Over 348,000 miles
NEITHER ONE EVER CAUGHT FIRE.
“The only MAJOR issue is that the batteries occasionally start on fire.”
Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?
Definitely!
And the cost of THESE batteries are insane as well!