The world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars

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The world's 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars

We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, these short trips add up in terms of emissions, pollution and petrol cost. Close to half (44 per cent) of...

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