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Beyond market success: unpacking the societal implications of the e-bike

In: Innovations in Transport

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  • Qi Sun

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Internationally, the e-bike is on the rise as an innovation in transport. At first glance the e-bike is seemingly a success given its market penetration rate, but a deeper understanding of its societal impacts is essential to go beyond mere sale numbers. Instead of assuming that innovation means progress, a detailed sustainability analysis is needed to assess whether a certain innovation benefits society. This chapter first investigates factors explaining the success/failure of the e-bike in different countries with a transitions perspective. Then it unpacks the societal implications of the e-bike, including both environmental and social aspects. The empirical analysis part further sheds light on the dynamics of e-bike adoption by employing a mobility biography approach to study qualitative material of Dutch e-bike users. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the e-bike innovation and generates some new insights.

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  • Qi Sun, 2022. "Beyond market success: unpacking the societal implications of the e-bike," Chapters, in: Bert van Wee & Jan A. Annema & Jonathan Köhler (ed.), Innovations in Transport, chapter 8, pages 164-187, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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