Masimatutu@mander.xyz to Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics.@slrpnk.net · 10 months agoThe world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric carstheconversation.comexternal-linkmessage-square21fedilinkarrow-up1169arrow-down13 cross-posted to: environment@beehaw.orgtechnology@lemmy.world
arrow-up1166arrow-down1external-linkThe world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric carstheconversation.comMasimatutu@mander.xyz to Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics.@slrpnk.net · 10 months agomessage-square21fedilink cross-posted to: environment@beehaw.orgtechnology@lemmy.world
minus-squarebassad@jlai.lulinkfedilinkarrow-up5·10 months agoYes, or a nice “green lane” separated from interstate but as efficient. In Europe we layed out intercity bikelanes on secondary roads, it is very efficient as there are less traffic lights than roads. Plus, I would prefer not to breathe gas vapors and tires wear during my daily commute, especially with kids to bring to school or activities
minus-squarelntl@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkarrow-up1·10 months agoIn America, we layed out highways to segregate and displace minorities and maximize economic gains related to the consumption of oil.
Yes, or a nice “green lane” separated from interstate but as efficient.
In Europe we layed out intercity bikelanes on secondary roads, it is very efficient as there are less traffic lights than roads.
Plus, I would prefer not to breathe gas vapors and tires wear during my daily commute, especially with kids to bring to school or activities
In America, we layed out highways to segregate and displace minorities and maximize economic gains related to the consumption of oil.