The rise of the electrically assisted bicycle and the individual, social and environmental impacts of use

Jessica E. Bourne*, Paul Kelly, Nanette Mutrie

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Since the mid-2000s there has been a substantial increase in electric bicycle related research seeking to answer a variety of questions in domains ranging from engineering to health. This chapter explores several of these questions, bringing together information on electric bicycle usage and sales, literature examining the demographics of electric bicycle users and the impact of electric bike use on transport, the environment, health, and safety. The chapter also highlights how e-bikes are being promoted across the world and identifies future research priorities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Transport Policy and Planning
PublisherElsevier
Pages27-64
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Publication series

NameAdvances in Transport Policy and Planning
PublisherElsevier BV
ISSN (Print)2543-0009

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • active travel
  • E-bike
  • electrically assisted pedal cycling
  • environment
  • health
  • Pedelec
  • user demographics

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