Have you ever noticed that people riding e-bikes always seem to be smiling? That may be why sales of electric bikes have skyrocketed over the past decade and are expected to more than double again by 2030. Attaching an electric motor to assist the movement of a traditional bicycle has revolutionized electric transportation. The electric bike has allowed and encouraged more people to use bicycles, take them further and has even created radically new types of electric micro-mobility such as cargo bikes, one-wheels and electric scooters.

Join Electrify Now as they dive into the world of e-bikes with a panel of experts. They will discuss how and why to get an electric bike and explore how e-bikes are transforming our communities and world for the better. They will answer the following questions and more:

• What is an electric bike and how are they different from traditional bikes?

• How fast and far can electric bikes go?

• How are electric bikes transforming communities?

• What rebates exist currently for electric bikes?

• Who are some of the key e-bike manufacturers?

• What are the ways someone can purchase an electric bike?

Panelists:

Jon MacArthur - John MacArthur is the Sustainable Transportation Program Manager at TREC at Portland State University and an instructor in civil and environmental engineering, teaching on new & emerging technologies in transportation. He is active in research related to sustainable and equitable transportation, particularly in the areas of emerging tech such as e-bikes, bike share, transit, and the relationship between transportation and public health. He received his BS in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University and a MS in Environmental Health Sciences from the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan.

Jo Borras - Joe Borras has been writing for the international blog CleanTechnica since 2008. Jo regularly writes about and reviews electric bikes and is an expert on all things related to electric micromobility.