Find out how and why to get an electric bike to increase your mobility while helping our communities and the planet.
Have you ever noticed that people riding e-bikes always seem to be smiling? That may be why sales of electric bikes have skyrocketed over the past decade and are expected to more than double again by 2030. Attaching an electric motor to assist the movement of a traditional bicycle has revolutionized electric transportation. The electric bike has allowed and encouraged more people to use bicycles, take them further and has even created radically new types of electric micro-mobility such as cargo bikes, one-wheels and electric scooters.
Join us as we dive into the world of e-bikes with our panel of experts. We will discuss how and why to get an electric bike and explore how e-bikes are transforming our communities and world for the better. We will answer the following questions and more:
What is an electric bike and how are they different from traditional bikes?
How fast and far can electric bikes go?
How are electric bikes transforming communities?
What rebates exist currently for electric bikes?
Who are some of the key e-bike manufacturers?
What are key considerations when purchasing an electric bike?
Panelists:
John MacArthur – Portland State University, TREC
Jo Borras – CleanTechnica
Eva Frazier – Clever Cycles