E-bikes in the Mainstream: Reviewing a Decade of Research

@article{Fishman2016EbikesIT,
  title={E-bikes in the Mainstream: Reviewing a Decade of Research},
  author={Elliot K. Fishman and Christopher R. Cherry},
  journal={Transport Reviews},
  year={2016},
  volume={36},
  pages={72 - 91}
}
Abstract Electric bicycles (e-bikes) represent one of the fastest growing segments of the transport market. Over 31 million e-bikes were sold in 2012. Research has followed this growth and this paper provides a synthesis of the most pertinent themes emerging over the past on the burgeoning topic of e-bikes. The focus is transport rather than recreational e-bike research, as well as the most critical research gaps requiring attention. China leads the world in e-bike sales, followed by the… Expand
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