When thinking of ways to help reverse the carbon burning that we humans rely on, I have not only found a great and fun alternative to gas and race fuel powered bikes. Since around 2013 is when I started to see E bikes and E carts floating up and down California, Arizona, as well as other places in the west coast through Youtube. Companies like Surron, Talaria, Ronster Rides and even the legendary Harley Davison have come up with fully rechargeable alternatives.
Why is this important? "Gas and race fuel powered motorcycles can pollute the environment just as much as cars do or even more. The internal-combustion engines of motorcycles are very efficient in converting fuel to energy but produce large amounts of harmful pollutants like hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. They also emit carbon dioxide and particulate matter, albeit in less quantity compared to larger & heavier vehicles. All these pollutants are harmful to people & the environment." (motorgearexpert.com)
This next fact also found interesting is the fact that bike are more fuel efficient but on the flip side, the two-wheeler produced 416% more hydrocarbons, 3220% more nitrogen oxide, and whooping 8065% more carbon monoxide. So the safe and best bet is for us who love to ride should consider the switch the the green side when we talk about vehicles so we can bring those percentages to (maybe on day) 0% (hopeful thinking).
Now, some people don't like Tesla because they are not the prettiest cars in the world (or the fact Elon Musk is a Nazi saluting fool.) For that I would say the market is open for other cars but the E moto bikes, E mini bikes, E dirty bikes, E quads, and E carts are crazy looking vehicles. For example:
This is an incredibly interesting blog post. What I think is crazy is how much alternatives there are for a lot of different carbon burning things that we do on a daily basis, that we aren’t taking advantage of. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt was cool to know that even Harley Davidson, such a name brand in the big world, is getting involved with this and making progressive choices.
ReplyDeleteSeeing e bikes becoming more affordable and attractive to buy is great. Changing more of our daily items to green energy is good.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool discovery. I have heard of e-bikes and they are super expensive. But it is nice to see that there is the option.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing ways to invest and still participate in the hobbies you love even when the current industry standards are environmentally catastrophic. I am glad there are alternatives, and even more alternatives that don't have to support unethical right leaning billionaires who care more about profit than the environment. I feel like once infrastructures can truly support it, electric bikes could be the future in warm big cities, where commute time to essential buildings are much lower. It is hard in Midwest states away from city centers to justify riding a bike hours a day when a car can take you somewhere in ten minutes. It is a sacrifice many of us should face in the coming years.
ReplyDeleteI like how your blog post breaks down the environmental impacts of gas bikes vs e-bikes. I am excited about the potential for greener rides. The stats on emissions are pretty eye-opening.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this post, particularly because it discusses alternatives to hobbies that people enjoy and shows that you can still have fun while being mindful of the planet. I also liked that you talked about the ICEs of vehicles and how they are efficient in the conversion of fuel but not so much in emissions.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Especially now that the weather is getting warmer, we are going to see more people out and about on bikes. Having manual versus gas bikes is a very scary concept because normal bikes don't produce any gas or emissions, while E-bikes do.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the focus of this post! I knew that E-bikes were a thing, but I did not know very much about it. I had no idea the massive amount of emissions that gas-powered motorcycles emitted.
ReplyDeleteI found this really interesting! In all the discussions surrounding electric vehicles I had never honestly considered E Bikes. I wonder if they may even provide an easier solution especially in the city-scape. Perhaps the smaller scale and assumed lower cost of these vehicles could lend to easier implementation?
ReplyDeleteGreat points, John! E-bikes are a solid alternative, but is the charging infrastructure growing fast enough for a full switch? Also, while they cut emissions, what about the environmental impact of battery production and disposal?
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting post! It is always enlightening to read of the rise of sustainable alternatives, and I think E-fuel is a great start to tackling the substantial emissions by the transportation and vehicle industry.
ReplyDeleteOf course I have seen e-bikes and e-scooters, but some of these advanced dirt bikes and four-wheelers look like many people would love them. And so much nicer to be around! Quieter, less exhaust!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so fun! I am sure it's just as dangerous as a regular bike, but I can see the appeal. I think you did a great job with describing just how bad regular bikes can be. I had no idea they made that much of an impact. What would some of the negative effects be if everyone switched to e-bikes? Would there be any?
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting aspect about ebikes is the rules about insurance and a driver's license requirements. I am not sure how it goes in all states and it also depends on the bike but not requiring insurance helps the consumer save money.
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