Electric bikes are booming in popularity in just about every demographic in the US. From teens riding to school all…

  • RedWeasel@lemmy.world
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    13 days ago

    Other than my personal annoyance with the 750w limit and not an acceleration curve, this was going to happen eventually.

    They are just defining when one becomes a motorcycle or scooter and that was definitely needed.

    • JohnnyFlapHoleSeed@lemmy.world
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      13 days ago

      Yeah, current laws just don’t adequately address e-bikes. Like in my state, if it has pedals and the motor is less than 50cc, you can use roads but don’t need a license or insurance. But that means dick for an electric bike with pedals and an motor rated in watts