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Half of UK Drivers See E-Bikes As Viable Alternative For Shorter Trips

01 Oct 2023 | Abstracted from Clean Technica

"According to recent consumer research conducted by Auto Trader UK, British car owners are increasingly considering e-bikes as a practical option for shorter journeys, with almost half (47%) viewing them as a viable alternative.

"...there are still several barriers to adoption which is slowing growth in the e-bike market so financial incentives, improvements in cycling infrastructure and greater promotion of the benefits of e-bikes..."

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