Amish Embrace E-Bikes for Faster Travel

Contrary to popular belief, the Amish have the freedom to choose what technology they use as long as it aligns with their community beliefs. Some Amish communities have embraced electric bikes (e-bikes) as a quicker alternative to horse-drawn transportation. One member of the Old Order Amish Church in Ohio runs an e-bike shop that operates entirely on solar energy. The Amish utilize solar power, generators, and batteries to store and convert electricity, but they remain cautious about being connected to the power grid.