I had the pleasure of attending a panel discussion on this topic tonight with David Byrne (yes, David Byrne of the Talking Heads), Congressman Earl Blumenauer, New York City Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, and Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution. I also had the opportunity to raise the subject of electric cycling with them directly.
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Cities, Bicycles, and the Future of Getting Around (electric cycling included)
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Interbike 2009 Electric Bicycle Market Discussion
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009Got half an hour to listen to some pretty smart guys talk about electric bicycle market trends? There are some good insights here on how different national markets differ, what works for different types of consumers, and where we might be headed.
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An Electric Cyclist’s Manifesto
Sunday, November 1st, 2009There have been electric bicycles nearly as long as there have been bicycles with pneumatic tires. This drawing from Ogden Bolton Jr.’s 1895 patent application doesn’t really look all that different than some of the electric bikes on the road today.
Much has changed in a hundred years. Global warming and carbon footprints, the geopolitics of petroleum, cities clogged with cars, and an active baby boom generation that wants to stay active are all hot topics now. Together with significant technology improvements, they’re also all excellent reasons why more and more folks will consider electric cycling in the years ahead.
The Inevitable Growth of Electric Cycling
Friday, October 30th, 2009You may believe that our culture is changing in North America and that consumers will vote with their feet for lower-cost, lower-impact, greener ways to travel (like electric cycling.) Or you may think it’s a fad. I believe in these changes, but you don’t need to. There are two other changes coming that are really beyond debate, and they’re why the community of electric cyclists (and the electric cycling industry) will grow strongly over the next several years.