{"id":15986,"date":"2024-03-13T12:21:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T11:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/the-bicycle-and-the-electric-bike-the-least-polluting-means-of-transport\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:59:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:59:22","slug":"the-bicycle-and-the-electric-bike-the-least-polluting-means-of-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/the-bicycle-and-the-electric-bike-the-least-polluting-means-of-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"The bicycle and the electric bike: the transportation methods with the least pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15986\" class=\"elementor elementor-15986 elementor-15844\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f967d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f967d4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82cc8b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82cc8b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an increasingly polluted world where people are more concerned about the environmental impact of our daily actions, the choice of sustainable means of transportation becomes crucial. In this sense, <strong>the bicycle and the electric bicycle emerge as two true queens, offering efficient, intelligent and environmentally friendly mobility.<\/strong> In this article, we&#8217;ll explore why these vehicles are considered the least polluting, and how the Ossby GEO folding electric bike aligns perfectly with this vision of sustainable mobility.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-431cebe e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"431cebe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-685d0e3 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"685d0e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tIndex\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__685d0e3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__685d0e3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__685d0e3\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4dd75 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d4dd75\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c80f28c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c80f28c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The carbon footprint of the electric bicycle compared to other types of urban mobility vehicles.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerns about climate change and air pollution have led to an increase in demand for cleaner and more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. In this context, many people consider the low carbon footprint of electric bikes and conventional bicycles when choosing viable options for urban and suburban commuting.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6229ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6229ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Carbon Emissions Comparison: How do electric bicycles and traditional bicycles stack up?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysing the data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/tnmt.com\/infographics\/carbon-emissions-by-transport-type\/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study conducted for the TNMT\u00b9<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">platform reveals an intriguing perspective on the environmental contribution of bicycles and e-bikes compared to other modes of transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The bicycle is one of the least polluting modes of transportation. It is the undisputed star of urban mobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by providing an efficient, respectful, and sustainable means of transportation. According to the figure or table, ebikes rank fourth, although they have a higher carbon footprint than conventional bicycles, they remain a significantly greener option compared to many other modes of mobility and one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transportation modes with the least pollution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With emissions of approximately 18.4 grams of CO\u2082 per kilometer per user (considering both the manufacturing process, maintenance, and infrastructure), the carbon footprint of the electric bicycle is lower than that of transportation modes such as electric motorcycles, buses, regional trains, and cars, whether they are electric, hybrid, or gasoline-powered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This analysis highlights the importance of considering the context and relative comparison when assessing the environmental impact of electric bicycles. Although they generate carbon emissions during manufacturing and operation, their contribution is significantly lower compared to other more conventional and polluting means of transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As stated in the study published by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tnmt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.tnmt.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> electric bicycles continue to be an attractive option for sustainable urban mobility, offering a viable and eco-friendly alternative in a landscape dominated by concerns about climate change and air pollution.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3e482 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e3e482\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00b9&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study takes into account an analysis from the Lufthansa Innovation Hub, TNMT.com, press sources (The Financial Times and The New Republic), and several research studies on average carbon emissions by type of transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ac4977 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7ac4977\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AVERAGE-CARBON-EMISSIONS-BY-TRANSPORT-MODE-973x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15877\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AVERAGE-CARBON-EMISSIONS-BY-TRANSPORT-MODE-973x1024.png 973w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AVERAGE-CARBON-EMISSIONS-BY-TRANSPORT-MODE-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AVERAGE-CARBON-EMISSIONS-BY-TRANSPORT-MODE-768x808.png 768w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AVERAGE-CARBON-EMISSIONS-BY-TRANSPORT-MODE-600x632.png 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AVERAGE-CARBON-EMISSIONS-BY-TRANSPORT-MODE.png 1139w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a6d707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a6d707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, it&#8217;s essential to consider the environmental impact during the life cycle and use of the electric bicycle. By not emitting gases during operation, these bikes contribute significantly less to atmospheric pollution compared to traditional motorized vehicles. During its lifespan, it will generate a very low carbon footprint when charging, with minimal impact considering that a charge for the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/ossby-geo-electric-folding-bicycle\/\">Ossby GEO<\/a>, for example, costs \u20ac0.15. Opting for an electric grid based on clean and renewable energies would result in 0% emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Another important point to consider is the durability and longevity of electric bicycles.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Often, these are designed to be robust and long-lasting, which means they can cover long distances and last for many years with proper maintenance. This contrasts with combustion vehicles, which tend to have a shorter lifespan and require more frequent and costly replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, while it&#8217;s true that electric bicycles generate some amount of pollution during their lifecycle, this is significantly lower compared to vehicles that use hydrocarbons for their operation. Their contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in our cities positions them as a cleaner and more sustainable option for urban mobility in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-683df6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"683df6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>\u00bfSon las bicicletas el\u00e9ctricas veh\u00edculos sostenibles? \u00bfCu\u00e1l es el impacto ambiental de las bicicletas el\u00e9ctricas?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a common belief that electric bicycles, due to their electric motor and battery, are inherently more polluting than other conventional forms of transportation. However, this perception does not completely reflect reality. It&#8217;s important to debunk this misconception and clarify that the electric bicycle is one of the least polluting means of transportation. It&#8217;s often argued that electric bicycles generate pollution during their manufacturing and at the end of their lifespan, which would invalidate their status as a sustainable means of transportation. However, a more detailed analysis of the entire life cycle of these vehicles reveals a more balanced picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s now see what causes pollution in electric bicycles. The manufacturing process of electric bicycles, like that of any other vehicle, requires the use of resources and energy. It is true that during this stage, certain amounts of CO\u2082 are emitted, but it is important to contextualize this data. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies, such as the one mentioned earlier, have shown that compared to internal combustion vehicles, electric bicycles have a much lower carbon footprint. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, it&#8217;s important to consider that the carbon footprint of a bicycle depends on the material it&#8217;s made of, as well as where it&#8217;s manufactured. It&#8217;s not the same to have a carbon fiber bicycle manufactured entirely in Asia than, for example, the Ossby GEO electric folding bike made in Spain, which uses a biocomposite of recycled materials, reducing pollutant gases by 82%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any doubts about what an electric bicycle is, you can take a look at this article where we explain all the details:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"b7V6W2A2Ft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/que-es-una-bicicleta-electrica-o-ebike\/\">\u00bfQu\u00e9 es una bicicleta el\u00e9ctrica o ebike? Gu\u00eda completa<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u00ab\u00bfQu\u00e9 es una bicicleta el\u00e9ctrica o ebike? Gu\u00eda completa\u00bb \u2014 Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/que-es-una-bicicleta-electrica-o-ebike\/embed\/#?secret=j2s8iAfcHc#?secret=b7V6W2A2Ft\" data-secret=\"b7V6W2A2Ft\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12fc8f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"12fc8f5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3eab94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3eab94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Breaking down the carbon footprint<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to these studies, an electric bicycle emits approximately 360 kg of CO\u2082 over its entire lifespan, covering an average of 20,000 km (a very conservative estimate). However, it is essential to consider that this amount is significantly lower than that generated by traditional motorized vehicles. Therefore, both the ebike and the traditional bicycle are the least polluting means of transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e70e937 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e70e937\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Mode of Transport<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Occupancy Factor (pax\/veh) <\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">Energy Consumption Factor (gep\/pkm)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\">CO2 Emissions Factor (gCO2\/pkm)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Motorcycle<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">22,4<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">52,5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Car<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">48,3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">120,7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Private Bus<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">25<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">13,3<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">35,1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Urban bus<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">20<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">18,7<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">49,4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Intercity bus <\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">24<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12,1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">32,0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Commuter train<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">25<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">9,4<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">32,8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Underground \/ Tram<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">30<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">8,5<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">29,6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Electric bike<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>1<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>0.6<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>2.2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Electric Motorbike<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">4,9<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">17,1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Electric Car<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">1,2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">12,2<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">42,5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Source: IDAE &#8211; Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Spain)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58ec62f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58ec62f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Comparing with other means of transportation<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In comparison with other vehicles, electric bicycles, including<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/ossby-geo-electric-folding-bicycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Ossby GEO<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stand out for their low carbon footprint. For example, the carbon footprint of an electric bicycle is 16 times lower than that of a conventional car and 6 times lower than that of a low-displacement motorcycle. This highlights the fundamental role that electric bicycles play as one of the least polluting means of transportation in reducing air pollution and mitigating climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>On our blog, you&#8217;ll find <a href=\"www.ossby.com\/en\/bicycle-as-a-mode-of-transportation-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a guide on the advantages and disadvantages of cycling as a means of transportation<\/a>. Check it out here!<\/p>\n<p>www.ossby.com\/en\/bicycle-as-a-mode-of-transportation-advantages-and-disadvantages\/<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\"> <\/span><\/div>\n<p>Examining the data gathered from various sources, including the study for the TNMt platform, we have compiled a detailed table comparing the occupancy factor, energy consumption factor (ECF), and CO\u2082 emissions factor (CEF) of various modes of transportation. This additional information provides a more comprehensive understanding of the environmental contribution of electric bikes compared to other modes of transportation.<\/p>\n<p>As seen in the table, electric bicycles stand out for their low carbon dioxide emissions factor (2.2 gCO2\/pkm), making them an exceptionally sustainable option compared to modes of transportation such as cars (120.7 gCO2\/pkm) and motorcycles (52.5 gCO2\/pkm). Even compared to other electric vehicles, such as electric cars and electric motorcycles, electric bicycles remain leaders in terms of energy efficiency and emissions reduction.<\/p>\n<p>This information reinforces the importance of considering not only CO\u2082 emissions but also occupancy factor and energy consumption when assessing the environmental impact of different modes of transportation. Electric bikes stand out as a highly effective option for reducing carbon footprint and promoting a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ed474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4ed474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bicicleta-y-bicicleta-electrica-los-medios-de-transporte-que-menos-contaminan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15883\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bicicleta-y-bicicleta-electrica-los-medios-de-transporte-que-menos-contaminan.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bicicleta-y-bicicleta-electrica-los-medios-de-transporte-que-menos-contaminan-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bicicleta-y-bicicleta-electrica-los-medios-de-transporte-que-menos-contaminan-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bicicleta-y-bicicleta-electrica-los-medios-de-transporte-que-menos-contaminan-600x336.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfeb760 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfeb760\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The contribution of the Ossby GEO folding electric bicycle<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/ossby-geo-electric-folding-bicycle\/\">Ossby GEO<\/a> folding ebike not only represents a revolution in terms of urban mobility but also marks a milestone in the search for more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives. Thanks to the innovative biocomposite used in its manufacturing, this bicycle offers a range of significant advantages that make it an ideal choice for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b91e59c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b91e59c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>Sustainable Biocomposite:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A New Era in Bicycle Manufacturing<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/what-is-the-composite-and-how-its-is-used-in-bycicle-manufacturing\/\">biocomposite used in the Ossby GEO<\/a> bicycle is the result of a careful selection of sustainable materials and technologies. Crafted from recycled fibers from Spanish wind turbine blades and vegetable oil, this material not only offers excellent strength and durability but also drastically reduces the carbon footprint associated with its production. In fact, its production is 82% less polluting than that of a conventional bicycle, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability from the initial stage of the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You have all the information about what biocomposite is and why we use it to manufacture the Ossby GEO in this post:<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"YcomaOiY0y\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/que-es-el-composite-y-como-se-usa-para-fabricar-bicicletas\/\">\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el composite y c\u00f3mo se usa para fabricar bicicletas? &#8211; Todo lo que necesitas saber<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u00ab\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el composite y c\u00f3mo se usa para fabricar bicicletas? &#8211; Todo lo que necesitas saber\u00bb \u2014 Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/que-es-el-composite-y-como-se-usa-para-fabricar-bicicletas\/embed\/#?secret=xu1d9QGiru#?secret=YcomaOiY0y\" data-secret=\"YcomaOiY0y\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1e4262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1e4262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>Dise\u00f1o y calidad:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">una colaboraci\u00f3n innovadora<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neo2.com\/anima-design-ossby-geo-biocomposite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collaboration between Ossby and \u00c0nima Design<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been fundamental in carrying out this ambitious project. With a focus on aesthetics and quality, a bicycle has been created that meets the highest standards of design and functionality. Leveraging the characteristics of the biocomposite to the fullest, the SMC (sheet molding compound) manufacturing process allows for the creation of integrated shapes and further increases sustainability by using recycled compounds.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6be3692 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6be3692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><b>Reduced Environmental Impact:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Option for Sustainable Micromobility<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ossby GEO ebike stands out not only for its innovative design and exceptional quality but also for its reduced environmental impact. By eliminating the soldering, resins, and chemical catalysts present in other materials, the manufacturing process of this bicycle becomes much more environmentally friendly. Furthermore, its folding capability makes it a perfect choice for sustainable micro-mobility, being compatible with public transportation and facilitating short-distance travels.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-975c58d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"975c58d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9e608a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9e608a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility with traditional and electric bicycles.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, both conventional bicycles and electric bicycles stand out as the least polluting means of transportation with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to other vehicles. Their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in our cities makes them indispensable options for a sustainable future. And not only that, they also improve our physical and mental health, create more peaceful cities, and promote more interaction among citizens. By the way, <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/the-bicycle-and-the-electric-bike-the-least-polluting-means-of-transport\/\">did you know that you also get exercise with an electric bike?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">With innovations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">Ossby GEO folding electric bike<\/a>, we can move towards cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility. The incorporation of sustainable technologies in bike manufacturing, such as the biocomposite used in the Ossby GEO, helps minimize the carbon footprint of electric bikes and promotes more eco-friendly transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the sustainable mobility movement with Ossby and be part of the change towards a cleaner and more sustainable future!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a70a87b elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a70a87b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/producto\/ossby-geo-bicicleta-electrica-plegable\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Move around with an Ossby GEO!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92afc28 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"92afc28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd9093 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cd9093\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f448e7e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f448e7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38d15a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"38d15a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5950\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5950\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why are bikes and electric bicycles considered the least polluting means of transportation? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5950\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1388551 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1388551\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2e90ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2e90ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The traditional or muscle-powered bicycle and the electric bicycle are highly efficient and do not emit polluting gases during their use. Additionally, their carbon footprint and impact are significantly lower compared to other means of transportation, making them more environmentally friendly options.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5951\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5951\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the difference in carbon footprint between an ebike and other vehicles? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5951\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa932fa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa932fa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98c66fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98c66fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>According to studies, the carbon footprint of an electric bicycle is considerably lower than that of vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, buses, and regional trains. Despite having a higher impact compared to conventional bicycles, electric bicycles still remain one of the cleanest options available. You can take a look at the comparative table above.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5952\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5952\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does the electric bicycle contribute to environmental sustainability? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5952\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc1c886 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc1c886\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff592a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ff592a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The electric bicycle helps reduce air pollution by not emitting gases during its operation, it also reduces noise pollution and helps improve road safety by pacifying urban environments.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, its manufacturing can be more sustainable if more efficient and\/or recycled technology and materials are used, such as the biocomposite used in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">Ossby GEO folding electric bicycle.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5953\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5953\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does an electric bicycle pollute during its lifecycle? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5953\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41ecc8f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41ecc8f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4ce0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df4ce0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The carbon footprint of the electric bicycle, estimated at around 18.4 grams of CO\u2082 per kilometer per user, encompasses all aspects, from manufacturing to maintenance and associated infrastructure. This figure places the electric bicycle below other means of transportation, including electric motorcycles, buses, regional trains, and combustion vehicles, whether electric, hybrid, or gasoline-powered. <\/p>\n<p>To give you an idea, <strong>the production of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/product\/ossby-geo-electric-folding-bicycle\/\">Ossby GEO<\/a> is 82% less polluting than that of a conventional bicycle<\/strong> made of aluminium or other metals.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, its use does not generate polluting emissions, making it a cleaner option for urban mobility.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5954\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5954\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What impact does the electric bicycle have on the air quality of our cities? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5954\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7db8fcf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7db8fcf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ae5df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8ae5df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The use of electric bicycles has a positive impact on the air quality of our cities. 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