Bicycling in Europe: Identifying the Nations and Urban Centers with the Most and Least Supportive Environments for Cycling
Bicycle usage across European nations exhibits significant disparities, with the Netherlands and the Nordic countries leading the charge. Surprisingly, a substantial number of individuals abstain from cycling altogether. Active mobility stands out as a paramount means of conserving energy. By choosing to walk or cycle, not only do you reduce energy consumption, but you also […]
Austrians lose interest in ‘climate ticket’ for public transport
Faced with the constant increase in COâ‚‚ emissions from automobiles, Austria intends to promote the ‘climate ticket’: an unlimited annual subscription for all public transport in the country, from city buses to high-speed trains. Faced with the constant increase in COâ‚‚ emissions from cars, the Austrian Government wants to convince more citizens to use public […]
A French company designs the first electric bicycle that does not need a battery
Devised by French entrepreneur Adrien Lelièvre, the Pi-Pop electric bike uses a supercapacitor to store energy instead of batteries.
If daily cycling is too complicated for you, you may be tempted to opt for an electric bike.
The problem is that the production of batteries consumes many natural resources, such as lithium or rare earth elements, which require exhaustive and often environmentally harmful extraction procedures.
However, French entrepreneur Adrien Lelièvre has designed a pioneering and sustainable solution.