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Hidden cameras show some stores unlocking speed limits on e-bikes, selling e-scooters that go up to 120 km/h | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
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[–] 9 points 3 days ago (1 child)

I get annoyed by them all the time because people rip them around in places you wouldn't take a car, and they're getting powerful enough to be dangerous. Still, the potential is huge. They use so much less space, infrastructure, and energy than cars. They're also significantly cheaper.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 days ago

    They've killed off the 50cc Vespa gas scooter, just too good of a technology. The old 50cc's were a pain, have to gas them up, and not always starting. Couldn't bring them inside, too dirty of a motorcycle. It'll be a slow change, still a newish technnology. Much to figure out about using them in traffic and such.

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