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In China, It’s Already Cheaper to Buy EVs Than Gasoline Cars::undefined

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[-] doublejay1999@lemmy.world 62 points 1 year ago

Cannot wait until EV replaces the noisy crotch rocket bikes .

[-] markr@lemmy.world 32 points 1 year ago

There were already tons of ebikes on the streets when I was there in 2016. It was a bit of a problem as a pedestrian as they are super quiet and the practice is to drive those things pretty much without regard for any concept of pedestrian right of way. You learned to be ultra careful crossing any street.

[-] Sheltac@lemmy.ml 16 points 1 year ago

Electric bikes should in theory be much, much faster. Energy density is a problem, tho. Can’t fit much battery in a small frame, so you sacrifice power for range.

Find me a 200hp electric bike that will do 400km on a charge and I’ll be the first in line.

[-] nomecks@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago

My CBR1000rr would do like 150kms on a tank. Find me any bike that will do 400.

[-] Sheltac@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago

Maybe I got a bit excited on the range there. Find me a bike that does 150km and charges in 30 seconds 😏

[-] Franzia 4 points 1 year ago

In the US, e-bikes are speed limited and ranked Class 1, 2, and 3 with the fastest going just below 30 MPH.

[-] frezik@midwest.social 3 points 1 year ago

That's if you want to use bike trails. Get yourself a motorcycle license (not that difficult with MSF) and title a bike as one, and you can do some sketchy ass shit with frames and wheels not meant to go that fast.

Proper electric motorcycles are kinda crap right now. Expensive, and the range is limited. Battery tech doesn't yet scale down well for that market. Pedal assisted e-bikes, though, are pretty good.

[-] fabio1@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

As a noisy crotch rocket bike rider, I agree completely.

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