Where Are E-Bike Tax Credits Headed In 2022?
PeopleForBikes do a great job of lobbying for the cause of bike and e-bike friendly legislation and their hard work, along with those who support them, may be paying off over the course of 2022.
Although the proposed U.S. federal tax credits for e-bikes stalled out in the U.S. Senate, People For Bikes remains hopeful there may be hope yet in the coming year. “The good news is that the E-BIKE Act has already left a legacy of intrigued state and local officials nationwide,” People For Bikes argued in a recent article posted to their site
The article highlights the work of John MacArthur, the transportation program manager at Portland State University, who has been tracking new e-bike incentive legislation at the local level from municipalities across North America.
One of the most promising initiatives is in California, which is on the verge of offering a state-wide subsidy for e-bikes. “Legislators have approved $10 million for e-bike incentives in their annual budget, but the state has not yet selected an administrator for the program or defined its rules,” the article says.
There are numerous other states with promising sounding plans and as the article points out, if things continue to stall at a federal level, local initiatives will only become more likely over time.
The Sea Otter Classic Is Here!
Sea Otter Classic is the largest gathering of cycling enthusiasts in North America and takes place in Monterey, California from 7th to 10th April.
This year the organizers promise “four days of action-packed camaraderie and fun” with nearly every type of competitive bike racing and recreational tours imaginable for all ages and abilities.
Of course there will be a very strong e-bike presence with a huge number of the major brands present and the chance to try out many of the very latest models. E-bike races cater for the more competitive e-bikers out there too.
Honbike is crowdfunding a folding e-bike with a drive shaft and super funky seat
There are lots of funky ideas and designs out there in e-bike-land, and Japan’s Honbike has managed to cram several of them into one compact, foldable package.
The front hub-driven Honbike has already found success in Japan and the company is using a crowdfunding campaign to bring the e-bike to North America. In addition to its futuristic looks, the Honbike boasts a unique driveshaft design that’s entirely encased inside a shroud. It’s also got one of the most eyebrow-raising seat designs we’ve seen.
It also features spoked magnesium wheels, a very cool looking LCD display and some altered geometry that, according to Honbike, better lends itself to North American and European riders.
A Honbike is en route to the Electric Bike Report review staff, so we’ll report back when we get one in our hands. I Imagine that a lot of you (like us) have some pointed questions about that seat…
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