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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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. Every big carmaker seems to be developing one, and governments are vying with each other to support them. Typically, an electric bike can run for 30-50 kilometres (20-30 miles) between charges.