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The Future of E-Bikes

Austin Vernon · 9 Nov 2021 · austinvernon.site ↗

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  1. Our reading

    The e-bike market has no cheap standard model, which is what it would take to make the e-bike a mass product.

    Their wordsE-bikes range in price from $1000 to $10,000. The market is still lacking a Toyota Corolla equivalent.
    Interesting

  2. Our reading

    A hybrid is a poor machine because it carries two complete powertrains, and most e-bikes repeat the same mistake.

    Their wordsHybrid-electric cars are an engineering abomination. They have both gas and electric powertrains, ensuring they are more expensive and complicated than their competitors.
    Interesting