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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

AFP Some 21m electric bicycles were sold in China in 2008, according to Frank Jamerson, author of Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports. Recharging a battery can take 5-8 hours, but costs only a few cents a day. Safe places to park and recharge are also needed. The figure has doubled since 2005.