Are electric bikes a milestone for the mobility?
Why electric mobility?
Electric mobility when shortened e-mobility is utilizing electric powered technologies for transportation. So, here the power source changes from the carbon-emitting fossil fuels to electrical power sources which could be charged externally.
Talking in general about electric vehicles there are numerous advantages of using them. They are cheaper to run, environmental friendly and their low harmful exhaust emissions make it favorable for the health.
History of e-bikes
E-bikes were introduced in the late 19th century. It was a good solution for the traffic. But it was not a good time as there were primarily 2 main issues holding the boom of e-bikes behind. First one was the heavy weight of the electrically driven wheels and the second one was the low range of the batteries. The invention of lithium-ion battery in 1991 solved the weight problem. In the present day, one battery charge on the e-Bike can cover over 100 kilometers and batteries have become affordable due to the mass production of laptops. All these factors eventually shaped up in the favor of e-Bikes. So at the present, e-Bikes are considered as a milestone for the mobility of the future.
E-bikes market analysis
The market value of the e-bike market was USD 15.42 billion in 2019. According to the forecasts this will witness a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 7.49%, during 2020–2025. The increasing consumer preference towards recreational and adventure activities and the usage of e-bike applications in several industries such as logistics are going to be the major reasons behind this growth, the studies tell. China is the biggest market for e-bikes and the forecasts tell that it is not going to change in the upcoming years. Asia-Pacific region will rule the market China leading from front. The production of e-bikes was affected by the Corona virus. But now the demand has increased as people are opting for private transportation options for safety reasons. Europe is the second biggest market for E-bikes after Asia-Pacific and they hold close to 20% of the market as of now. Germany, France and Italy are the market leaders respectively followed by countries such as Netherlands, and Spain. It was discovered that a quarter of all Europeans in Netherlands are willing to commute by e-bikes.
Sri Lanka and Rhoda AT.
The latest country to join this spree of selecting e-Bikes over other modes of transport is Sri Lanka. Rhoda has introduced Rhoda AT which happens to be the first e-bike manufactured in Sri Lanka. They claim that Rhoda has a powerful electric motor and that it could be driven for 60km from single charge. As the traffic around urban areas is high and the pollution is getting increased day after day, Rhoda AT could be the ideal solution for many human and environmental issues
Last word
Riding any bike is great as it makes you stress free, gives you better health and provides you enjoyment. But some people will reconsider cycling owing to their health issues, distance or lack of confidence on their endurance. But with e-bikes, you no longer should worry about any of these. Final word, the future of mobility has already arrived.
