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Re:Ask HN: What is the next hype (after ML)? by bjourne on Saturday November 11, 2017 @02:13PM (#15677631)
E-bikes and other kinds of electrified vehicles. They have reached a "tipping point" because batteries and engines are so good that even out of shape people can use them to commute to work. What is left is regulation. When the EU and the US makes 1000 W engines and speeds >25 km/h street legal, then there will be few reasons to drive cars left.
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Re:Ask HN: What is the next hype (after ML)? by fiftyacorn on Tuesday November 14, 2017 @04:37AM (#15693791)
I think your right - you see e-bikes increasing the practical commute distance from say 5 miles to 10 miles in a lot of cities

just got my first e-bike - its an electric cargo bike (babboe). Great for getting the kids around - to be honest most riding doesnt need to electric - but its good for the hills or a head wind

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