On: France is now offering a €4k e-bike subsidy to peo...

[adrianN]

Consumer demand is the only reason why we don't have many bicycle models on the market that keep the rider dry. You don't sweat on an electric bike.

[rtlfe → adrianN]

Or golf carts. If cities would allow them on the streets, they would be a great way to start transitioning away from cars.

[pjmlp → adrianN]

Try not to sweat on a electric bike when the average temperature is 35 degrees Celsius, on average.

You sweat only from thinking about moving out of the shade.

Electric bicycle are poor alternative to e-motorbikes, and even the wind at 120 km/h does little help regarding warm weather.

[adrianN → pjmlp]

When was the last time you rode an electric bike in summer? Unless humidity is also very high I find it much more pleasant than just walking. You can't compare it to riding a motorcycle because you're not clad in leather from head to toe.

[pjmlp → adrianN]

Most southern countries in Europe people aren't clad in leather when driving motorbikes, the most crazy ones might even only have a bathing suit as clothes when going around the traditional Summer vacation regions.

[adrianN → pjmlp]

How is it possible that people drive motorbikes in southern countries when it's literally torture to be outside in warm weather?

[pjmlp → adrianN]

People need to move regardless of the weather conditions, so they pick what makes it comfortable to do so.