Pedal power beats e-bikes on all counts
The article discusses the environmental and health impacts of electric bicycles compared to traditional bicycles. It argues that e-bikes consume electricity and raw materials, making them less environmentally friendly. Additionally, it suggests that riding a regular bike is more beneficial for health than using an e-bike.
- ▪E-bikes consume electricity and require more raw materials for their manufacture than traditional bicycles.
- ▪The article claims that substituting an e-bike for a regular bicycle results in a net loss for the environment.
- ▪Riding an ordinary bicycle is suggested to improve health more than riding an e-bike.
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