I am new to FuckCars, and personally, I feel very much aligned to this ideology. Particularly, the amout of environmental damage the fuel consumption causes, concerns me.

However, sometimes, I feel like I am a hypocrite, because I drive a motorcycle, which again, causes pollution. But, in my defense, I always try to use my bicycle if I can, and use my motorbike only when necessary, because public transportation system isn’t great in my city. Also, the amount of pollutants my bike releases is way less when compared to a car, or even a small hatchback.

The bike in question is only 160cc, and does 30-40 km/litre (~18-25 miles/litre).

So, what is your opinion on all this, and how can I improve my situation?

  • blazera@kbin.social
    3·
    9 months ago

    I love the concept. Cutting down on all the unnecessary extra weight of a car when most trips are single passenger anyway.

    But most customers and manufacturers see them a lot differently. Meant for thrill seekers, speed chasers, and projecting more obnoxious masculinity. They need to be loud, smoky, and dangerously fast. They should have been first in line for electrification but instead they’re lagging behind cars.

    • Hyperreality@kbin.social
      2·
      9 months ago

      They should have been first in line for electrification but instead they’re lagging behind cars.

      Depends on where you live. Asia and Europe there are plenty, although they’re often scooters or slower speed bikes. Not that you need much more in an urban environment.

      There’s also the whole electric bike thing. Depending on where you live, at least some electric bikes are actually closer to motorbikes. And if they’re not, the electric bike is often subject to less stringent legislation and regulation than an electric motorbike. That can mean the difference between having to get a license or not.

      e: relevant FortNine video:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2zlYpy6QCM