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Electric Bikes in the People’s Republic of China Impact on the Environment and Prospects for Growth 1st Edition

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Electric Bikes in the People\'s Republic of China Impact on the Environment and Prospects for Growth 1st Edition

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Edition

1st Edition

ISBN

9789292547097, 9789715617932

Publisher

Asian Development Bank

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PDF and EPUB

Description

Electric bikes (e-bikes) provide low-cost, convenient, and relatively energy-efficient transportation to an estimated 40 million–50 million people in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), quickly becoming one of the dominant travel modes in the country. As e-bike use grows, concerns are rising about lead pollution from their batteries and emissions from their use of grid electricity, primarily generated by coal power plants. This report analyzes the environmental performance of e-bikes relative to other competing modes, their market potential, and the viability of alternative battery technologies. It also frames the role of e-bikes in the PRC’s transportation system and recommends policy for decision makers in the PRC’s central and municipal governments.