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Why Haven't Electric Bikes Caught On?

Sami Grover, 18 March 2010, USA: TreeHugger - Cars & Transportation (bikes)
From a $350 electric commuter bike to fancy German e-bikes that apply electric assist direct to the power train, we've had no shortage of cool motorized bicycles here on TreeHugger. And they've even ignited some important debate, including Trevor's musings on whether his electric bike is lame, and Lloyd asking if electric bikes will get people out of their cars. Now the folks at Sightline Daily are taking up the discussion with a series of posts on electric bikes in our culture—asking why e-bikes are not more popular than they are, and what can be done for them to fulfill their potential.
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