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Electric Bikes a Hit with Students
Electric Bikes a Hit with Students
Victoria University students took a break from study today to check out electric bikes on campus - the new transport innovation that “makes hills flat”.
The bikes, which can be charged up overnight, provide a valuable boost for riders braving Wellington’s windswept hills.
The bikes were one of a number of
solutions on display today as part of Generation Zero’s
100% Possible campaign. Other features included posters
about electric vehicles and a quiz on transport
options.
Generation Zero’s 100% Possible campaign
seeks to show New Zealanders the practical solutions
available right now to move the country off coal, oil and
gas, and towards 100% renewable energy.
Spokesperson, Louis Chambers: “As young people, we have a focus on future-friendly action, especially with regards to transport. Electric bikes are one of many options which help give us the sensible transport choices that our generation wants.”
“It’s our generation, along with our
children and their children, who will benefit if we start
using low-carbon transport to combat climate change. Being
aware of our options is the first step to achieving
this.”
People interested in the electrification
of New Zealand's transport system can head along to the
Mermorial Theatre, Victoria University, at 5.30pm on Monday
6th May to hear from Jace Hobbs, who'll be speaking on New
Zealand's potential to electrify its transport system and
move beyond fossil fuels.
More
Information
http://generationzero.org.nz
www.facebook.com/GenerationZero
http://100percentpossible.org.nz
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