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public-health1 hour ago•7 min saved

Older Pedestrians Pay a Higher Price in Car Crashes

Older pedestrians (65+) are not more likely to be injured in crashes than younger people, but they are far more likely to die due to frailty, slower perception and reaction, and greater outdoor exposure. The rise of larger vehicles, e-bikes, and alcohol in crashes compounds risk. Experts urge system-wide safety upgrades—such as better street design, lighting, signal timing, and lower speeds—guided by Vision Zero to better protect aging pedestrians.

via Daily Kos|

#aging #ebikes #elderly

state-government13 days ago•18 min saved

Illinois Sets Statewide Rules for High-Speed E-Bikes and Scooters

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3484 to regulate micromobility devices, creating statewide rules for high-speed e-bikes and scooters along with electric bikes, motor bikes, unicycles and skateboards. The law establishes age minimums, speed limits (up to 28 mph for many devices), and road-use requirements; high-speed models must be registered, titled, insured and operated on roads, with penalties including fines and confiscation for violations. It also aims to standardize rules across communities to improve rider and pedestrian safety as these devices become more common, taking effect Jan. 1.

via Block Club Chicago|

#ebikes #illinois #micromobility

health1 month ago•8 min saved

Electric bikes spark a rising ER trauma tide, doctors warn

A study and reports show a sharp rise in injuries from pedal-powered and electric bikes and scooters treated in NYC ERs, with e-bike–related trauma increasing from under 10% of trauma admissions in 2018 to over 50% by 2023. About one-third of the 914 patients studied sustained traumatic brain injuries; helmet use was under 33%, and 20% tested positive for alcohol. With e-bikes capable of up to 28 mph, crashes pose greater risk to riders and pedestrians alike, who suffer brain injuries at nearly double the rate of riders. Researchers call for safer bike lanes, helmet programs, and enforcement, and some states (like New Jersey) have enacted registration and licensing requirements to curb risk as micromobility grows.

via Fox News|

#ebikes #emergency-medicine #health

business4 months ago•1 min saved

Amazon halts high-speed e-bikes in California amid safety concerns

Amazon will stop selling certain high-speed electric bicycles in California after a consumer alert warned that some products marketed as ebikes exceed legal speed limits and could be classified as mopeds or motorcycles, prompting removal of non-compliant listings and stricter seller oversight; the move follows fatal crashes, including an 81-year-old man struck by a teen on an e-motorcycle and a 13-year-old’s death, with authorities noting more than 100 related U.S. deaths and a 430% rise in injuries in Southern California.

via The Guardian|

#amazon #business #california

business4 months ago•3 min saved

Amazon halts California sales of high-speed e-bikes amid safety push

Amazon will stop selling e-bikes in California that exceed state speed limits, aligning with the California Attorney General’s guidance that pedal‑assist bikes cap at 28 mph and throttle‑assist bikes at 20 mph, as rising e‑bike crashes spur safety-focused regulatory and classification discussions.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#amazon #business #california

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Two-Wheel Efficiency: Bicycles Are the Most Energy-Efficient Way to Move

A Scientific American update ranks bicycles as the most energy-efficient form of transport on Earth, due to biomechanics that maximize propulsion while minimizing gravity and friction; advances like aero-focused designs and e-bike assistance could push efficiency even further (e.g., recumbent velomobiles).

via Jalopnik|

#aerodynamics #bicycles #ebikes

businesseconomy2 years ago•3 min saved

Biden's Tariff Hike Targets Chinese EVs and Batteries

The Biden administration's new tariffs on electric vehicle batteries from China will also impact ebike batteries, raising tariffs from 7.5% to 25% by 2026. This has sparked concerns in the cycling industry about increased costs for Chinese-made bicycles and components, potentially affecting US consumers and the adoption of ebikes. The future of tariff exclusions for other cycling products remains uncertain, with advocacy groups urging for extensions to avoid price hikes. The US is experiencing an ebike boom, with sales peaking in 2022 and state-level rebate programs showing promise in promoting ebike use and reducing carbon emissions.

via WIRED|

#biden-administration #businesseconomy #china