Combating climate change by shifting our transportation has been big news lately. President Biden signed an executive order stating that half of all U.S. car sales need to be electric by 2030, and the EU said no combustion engines can be sold on the continent after 2035.

Cars are being banned or restricted in various areas and city centers left and right... but there's one vehicle that's been given free rein. The e-bike is the highest-selling electric vehicle across Europe and is rapidly rising in popularity in America. Car companies are starting to pay attention.

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