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How bad are electric bikes for the environment? [Spoiler: They're not] (youtu.be)
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[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

People using an ebike would still need to exercise and consume calories beyond what the video is using. So sure, if you ignore the additional exercise and calories someone using an e-bike would need to account for over a regular bike, it becomes “better” for the environment.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Would they drive their cars as much? Because I wouldn't.