Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics.@slrpnk.net · 1 year ago

The world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars

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The world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars

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Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics.@slrpnk.net · 1 year ago

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Electric vehicles get all the press – but it’s the smaller unsung two wheelers cutting oil demand the most.

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how tf are you gonna bike in the country

Get a mountain bike?

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