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What if the problem with cars was not their method of propulsion? Epthinktank | European Parliament (epthinktank.eu)

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Instead of just electrifying vehicles, cities should be investing in alternative methods of transportation. This article is by the Scientific Foresight Unit of the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), a EU's own think tank.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

The European Union should push electric motor scooters and allow them 55 km/h (kph). Gas-driven motor scooters are only allowed 45 km/h. They should be discouraged by higher taxes as they are in Asia.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Why did you write "kph" if you are aware of the correct "km/h"?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Better now?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

Thank you, yes