The quality of roads can vary widely from city to city, county to county, and state to state, with all kinds of issues — from potholes to trash to much stranger forms of pollution — affecting how we drive.
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The Lectric XP4 is a foldable e-bike with a battery range of up to 85 miles and a payload capacity of 330 pounds. Meanwhile, the Aventon Level 3 is a more standard e-bike with a range of 70 miles and a payload capacity of 300 pounds.
Mystery Bike A: Lectric XP4
Mystery Bike B: Aventon Level 3
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E-bikes come in all shapes and sizes and offer plenty of benefits for riders — but the best option for you will depend on what you’re hoping to get out of it.
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Riding a bike has numerous benefits. It’s significantly cheaper than driving a car, it’s very good for your health, and it doesn’t create any pollution.
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Using a bike as your primary mode of transportation is significantly cheaper than driving a car. However, roads in America were not built with cyclists in mind. If that were to change, it could lead to more people saving money and living a healthier lifestyle.
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New research is showing just how damaging a long commute can be for our health, but even in a post-COVID world, so many of us still have to use our cars to get to and from work.
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The new Acela trains, operated by Amtrak and set to arrive in spring, have reportedly reached speeds of 165 mph in tests and will run at speeds of up to 160 mph. That would make them the country’s fastest trains in operation.
Correct answer: 160 mph
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Motorcycle accidents have a roughly 80% injury or death rate, compared with about 20% for cars, but there are new models — both electric and gas-powered — that prioritize driver safety more than ever.
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Electric scooters are popping up everywhere — and for good reason. E-scooters reduce traffic and pollution while offering people lower-cost ways of getting around.
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Cities in England, Spain, and even the U.S. have seen huge decreases in air pollution and accidents after restricting the use of cars. But do the costs outweigh the benefits?
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