April 26, 2020 Share this:

Spring is such a lovely reminder of the miracles that abound on this beautiful planet. Earth Day is a reminder that we can definitely be better partners with Mother Earth. This year, even though we may be apart by the coronavirus crisis, there are still lots of opportunities we can seize to create a zero-carbon future.

For daily transportation or commuting, you may be questioning if riding an electric bike has a positive impact on the environment? And the answer is Yes. Accordingly to the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Regardless of how you use your motorcycle or scooter -- commuting to work, riding down the block, across town, traveling across the country -- your choice to ride instead of the drive has a positive impact on the environment and results in a more enjoyable, less-congested experience for you as well as your fellow road users.

And how does join electric biking can really benefit us and the mother planet?

First, Reduce your carbon footprint.

According to research by Mirjan Bouwman of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, traveling one kilometer by bike (electric or conventional) requires approximately five to 15 watt-hours (w-h) of energy, while traveling the same distance by foot requires some 15 to 20 w-h. (Meanwhile, covering that kilometer in a train requires 30 to 40 w-h and over 400 w-h in a car with just the driver.) An e-bike needs only about 10 percent of the energy required to power a car and is 13 times more energy-efficient than a typical four-door sedan and six times more efficient than rail transit.

The fact that it might be even better than riding a conventional bike when it comes to your carbon footprint might be just the impetus you need to justify spending the extra dollars for a new electric mobility bike.

Second, Improve fitness and mental healthy

Riding an electric bike will improve your cardiovascular fitness, improving the efficiency of your heart, your lungs, and your blood vessels, while improving your blood pressure. Like all exercise, it will also improve many other aspects of your health, including your blood sugar processing, and resistance to cancer. Studies show that people get effective exercise on an electric bike, and experienced improvements in both fitness and health.

Third, Reduce the gas, save gas money ride an Ebike

In 2018, about 391 million gallons of gasoline were consumed per day, and Electricity is less expensive per mile driven than gasoline or diesel fuel. This will not only help to reduce air emissions but also you can save the money to invest in a nice electric folding bike. For daily commuting and short distance travel, you may find the electric bike is more effective than your car for the hard-to-park problem and high-parking-cost problem.

Celebrating the earth day is not just about appreciation but actions and every action counts. Turn off the electricity when leaving the room, recycle your old clothes, calculate your carbon footprint, or take a commuting electric bike instead of driving. You are helping to build the planet a better and greener place. Join the electric and be the difference.