e-bikes matter, too., page-2

Gas scooter sales decline in Europe as electric bicycle and motorcycle sales soar
11 May
https://electrek.co/2018/05/11/gas-powered-scooters-replaced-by-electric-motorcycles/

Good in-depth article.
Excerpt:

Many electric bicycles are nearly capable of the ranges and speeds of sub-50cc mopeds and electric scooters. In addition, electric bicycles do not require a driver’s license, insurance, inspections or parking permits. Due in large part to such benefits, sales of electric bicycles in Europe have grown steadily year after year, and are poised to reach over 2,000,000 units sold in 2018.



Some European countries are taking steps to further facilitate the shift away from gas-powered scooters and towards electric bicycles. In 2017, France alone saw a 50% increase in electric bicycle sales, likely driven in part by a national incentive program offering‎ €200 (~$240 USD) to anyone who purchased an electric bicycle.