article thumbnail

Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Some 800,000 are also sold each year in South East Asia, he says, where they replace the noisy and smelly petrol scooters that are ubiquitous in many places. 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.

article thumbnail

We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

The good news is that 2035 is the year suggested at the COP26 for all new car and vans in leading markets to be zero-emissions vehicles, and many manufacturers and governments have committed to it. A couple of hours at home is sufficient to recharge from a typical daily commute, while overnight charging is needed for longer trips.