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Replace cars with velomobiles (solar.lowtechmagazine.com)
submitted 2 months ago by ertai@programming.dev to c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml

Speed record of a velomobile: 144 km/h https://www.aerovelo.com/eta-speedbike

We don't need any knew infrastructure, we just need to get cars out of the way

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[-] kamenlady@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago

Both the velomobile and the electric bicycle increase the limited range of the cyclist – the former optimises aerodynamics and ergonomics, while the latter assists muscle power with an electric motor fuelled by a battery.

The electric velomobile combines both approaches, and so maximises the range of the cyclist – so much so that it is able to replace most, if not all, automobile trips.

Why aren't we all driving around in these things?

[-] UxyIVrljPeRl@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago

Because both Cars i own were cheaper than buying one of those, atleast where iam. I quite literally can't afford one.

[-] django@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 2 months ago

I wished we would just tax the environment destroying vehicles to subsidize these velomobils. Another idea would be to include them in car-sharing offerings. I don't need to own one, but I would love to rent it once in a while.

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