How green are dockless e-scooters?:
Dockless e-scooter companies have for roughly two years touted their devices as not only convenient but also a win for the environment.
But a growing body of research suggests that the scooter craze may not be as green as advertised.
To change that, experts say, companies such as Lime, Bird and Wheels must manufacture more robust e-scooters while riders need to increasingly use those devices in lieu of driving. According to studies, many people are cruising around on e-scooters as an alternative to cleaner forms of transportation, such as biking, walking and taking the bus.
Still, experts say the fast-evolving industry has the potential to revolutionize urban travel and significantly reduce planet-warming emissions.
"It could be huge for sustainable travel," said Juan Matute, deputy director of UCLA's Institute of Transportation Studies.
(Score: 2) by deimtee on Tuesday January 21 2020, @01:53AM (2 children)
A month is a ridiculously short lifespan for a scooter. If he's correct in that, then that would explain the difference. A privately owned e-bike would be expected to last years.
The question would be what kills them in a month? Batteries, motor, wheels, or frame? Whichever it is needs beefing up a bit.
If you cough while drinking cheap red wine it really cleans out your sinuses.
(Score: 2) by SunTzuWarmaster on Tuesday January 21 2020, @02:49PM
(Score: 2) by Grishnakh on Wednesday January 22 2020, @02:09AM
The question would be what kills them in a month?
Perhaps the fact that they aren't privately owned? But then again, bike-share bikes have been around even longer, and those don't seem to have such short lifespans.