New Poll Shows 70% of Brits Think E-Bikes Will Help Reduce Carbon Emissions More Quickly than EVs – bikeisbest

Research prepared by #BikeIsBest and the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy shows the general attitude in the UK towards e-bikes as well as a huge variety of their benefits, including the reduction of carbon emissions in comparison to electric vehicles (EVs). 
The full report is available to download by clicking here.A poll of adults conducted by YouGov, suggests a broad support for e-bikes as a means of reducing carbon, even amongst those who are not currently considering purchasing an e-bike. According to the YouGov poll, one fifth of adults who did not currently or previously own an e-bike were considering purchasing an e-bike in the future, while 67% of participants stated cost was the biggest obstacle preventing them from making a purchase. 
With simple policy improvements to address the cost factor as well as improved infrastructure, e-bikes have the ability to  transform the way we live. As part of a rapid evidence assessment, the #BikeIsBest and Active Travel Academy report highlighted the benefits of e-bikes: