Electric Cycles
25/11/2020
13 minutes
2025
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- Abbas, M., Iftikhar, H., Liu, Y. (2025). Electrifying transportation: Social, cultural and environmental factors affecting electric bicycle buying intention. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2025.104652
- Tarroja, B., Forrest, K., Yamada, K., Saha, R. and Hyland, M. (2025). Estimating the Electricity System Benefits of Scaling up E-Bike Usage in California. Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.144840.
- Zhang, Y., Kasraian, D. and van Wesemael, P. (2025). Exploring the built environment’s impact on E-bikes: Longitudinal evidence from the Netherlands. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2025.104643.
- Olayode, O. I., Jamei, E., Frimpong, J.A. (2025). Integration of e-bikes in public transportation based on their impact, importance, and challenges: A systematic review. Multimodal Transportation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.multra.2024.100182.
- Wang, P., Zhang, H., Zhang, B., Cheng, S., Lu, F. and Zhang, T. (2025). Spatiotemporal variations of private e-bike trips with explainable data-driven technologies. Cities. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2025.105712.
- Bigazzi, A., Hassanpour, A., Bardutz, E. (2025). Travel behaviour and greenhouse gas impacts of income-conditioned e-bike purchase incentives. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2024.104519.
2024
- Beckers, C., Casier, C., and Witlox, F. (2024). Shedding light on cycling in the dark: Some evidence from Flanders (Belgium). Transport Policy. https://fietsberaad.nl/getmedia/133fbf15-0677-4af8-b48a-e869e559dcea/Beckers-et-al-2024.pdf.aspx.
- Hosseini, K., Choudhari, T.P., Stefaniec, A., O’Mahony, M., and Caulfield, B. (2024). E-bike to the future: Scalability, emission-saving, and eco-efficiency assessment of shared electric mobility hubs. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2024.104275.
- Jones, L.R., Bennett, C., MacArthur, J.H., and Cherry, C.R. (2024). Consumer purchase response to e-bike incentives: Results from a nationwide stated preference study. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2024.104114.
- Jue, X., Cuirong, J., Biao, L., Peng, J., Kang, Q., Ni, Z., Huang, X., Zhong, R., Lian, F., and Ming, Z. (2024). Riding practices of e-bike riders after the implementation of electric bike management regulations: An observational study in Hangzhou, China. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26263.
- Kapousizis, G., Sarker, R., Ulak, M.B., and Geurs, K. (2024). User acceptance of smart e-bikes: What are the influential factors? A cross-country comparison of five European countries. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2024.104106.
- Khavarian, K., Vosough, S., and Roncoli, C. (2024). Bike users’ route choice behaviour: Expectations from electric bikes versus reality in Greater Helsinki. Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmr.2024.100045.
- Lin, Z., Hao, Q., Zhao, B., Hu, M., and Pei, G. (2024). Performance analysis of solar electric bikes. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2024.104261.
- Mina, G., Bonadonna, A., Peira, G., and Beltramo, R. (2024). How to improve the attractiveness of e-bikes for consumers: Insights from a systematic review. Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140957.
- Møller, M., Useche, S.A., Siebert, F.W., and Janstrup, K.H. (2024). What differentiates e-bike riders from conventional cyclists in Denmark? A user-based study. Journal of Transport & Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2023.101748.
- Nosratzadeh, H., Bhowmick, D., Ríos Carmona, A.B., et al. (2024). A scoping review of the design and characteristics of e-bike financial incentives. Transport Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2024.2419884.
- Nosratzadeh, H., Bhowmick, D., Belén, A., Pearson, L., Thompson, J., Thai, T., and Beck, B. (2024). Implementing without evaluating: The missing link in understanding the effectiveness of financial incentive programs for e-bikes. Cities. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.105528.
- Philips, I., Brown, L., and Cass, N. (2024). E-bike use and ownership in the Lake District National Park, UK. Journal of Transport Geography. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2024.103813.
- Rérat, P., Marincek, D., and Ravalet, E. (2024). How do e-bikes compete with the other modes of transport? Investigating multiple dimensions of a modal shift. Applied Mobilities. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epub/10.1080/23800127.2024.2332006?needAccess=true.
- Sun, S., Guo, L., Yang, S., and Cao, J. (2024). Exploring the contributions of e-bike ownership, transit access, and the built environment to car ownership in a developing city. Journal of Transport Geography. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2024.103834.
- Sundfør, H.B., Berntsen, S., Bere, E., and Fyhri, A. (2024). The effects of subsidising e-bikes on mode share and physical activity – A natural experiment. Journal of Transport & Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2023.101752.
- Tozluoğlu, C., Liao, Y., and Sprei, F. (2024). Potential of e-bikes to replace passenger car trips and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmr.2024.100043.
- Veisten, K., Fyhri, A., Halse, A.H., and Sundfør, H.B. (2024). Cost-benefit assessments of an e-bike subvention programme in Oslo, Norway. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2024.103974.
- Wu, D., Ma, L., and Yan, X. (2024). Exploring the travel behavior of household-owned electric bikes with the consideration of nonlinear effects of factors with the aid of the generalized additive mixed model. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2024.2433199.
- Wu, H., Lee, J., and Pettit, C. (2024). Who owns bikes and e-bikes? Insights from a cycling survey in Australia. Journal of Transport & Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2024.101810.
- Yang, S.-C., and Lee, Y.-J. (2024). Optimizing e-bike controls for human-bike interaction to enhance riding experience and efficiency. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103651.
- Yang, Y., Sloate, E., Khadem, N., Chavis, C., and Frías-Martínez, V. (2024). Comparing e-bike and conventional bicycle use patterns in a public bike share system: A case study of Richmond, VA. Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmr.2024.100023.
2023
- Caspi, O. (2023). Equity implications of electric bikesharing in Philadelphia. GeoJournal. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10708-022-10698-1
- Choi, S.E., Kim, J., and Seo, D. (2023). Travel patterns of free-floating e-bike-sharing users before and during COVID-19 pandemic. Cities. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2022.104065.
- De Kruijf, J., van Lierop, D., Ettema, D., Kroesen, M. and Dijst, M. (2023). E-cycling intention versus behavioral change: Investigating longitudinal changes in e-cycling intention and actual behavior change in daily commuting. Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmr.2023.100009.
- Edberg, K. (2023). E-biking within a transitioning transport system: the quest for flexible mobility. Mobilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2023.2259111
- Jenkins, M., O’Rourke, N., Lustosa, L. et al (2023). Self-selected pedal-assist E-bike use in older adults is moderate-vigorous intensity. Science Direct. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2023.101647
- Johnson, N., Fitch-Polse, D.T. and Handy, S.L. (2023). Impacts of e-bike ownership on travel behavior: Evidence from three northern California rebate programs. Transport Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2023.06.014.
- Lee, K. and Sener, I.N. (2023). E-bikes Toward Inclusive Mobility: A Literature Review of Perceptions, Concerns, and Barriers. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2023.100940.
- Liu, J., Chen, X. (2023). Analysis of college students’ phone call behaviour while riding e-bikes: An application of the extended theory of planned behaviour. Science Direct. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2023.101635
- Liu, M., Zhang, K., Liang, Y., et al. (2023). Life cycle environmental and economic assessment of electric bicycles with different batteries in China. Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135715.
- Melia, S. and Bartle, C. (2021). Who uses e-bikes in the UK and why? International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2021.1956027.
- Minh Hieu Nguyen, Duy Quy Nguyen-Phuoc, Lester W. Johnson (2023). Why do parents intend to permit their children to ride e-bikes? Empirical evidence from Vietnam. Science Direct https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2023.100586
- Næss, R., Heidenreich, S. and Gisle Solbu (2023). Sensory and emotional dimensions of domesticating new technology: an experiment with new e-bike users in Norway. Mobilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2023.2230372.
- Sun, S., Wang, Z., Wang, W. (2023) Can free-floating electric bike sharing promote more sustainable urban mobility? Evidence from a life cycle environmental impact assessment. Science Direct. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137862
- Tatsuya Fukushige, Dillon T. Fitch, Susan Handy (2023). Estimating Vehicle-miles travelled reduced from Dock-less E-bike-share: Evidence from Sacramento, California. Science Direct https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2023.103671
- Wang, H., Fen Su, F., and Schwebel, D.C. (2023). Mobile phone use while cycling among e-bikers in China: Reasoned or social reactive? Journal of Safety Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2023.01.002.
- Zhou, J., Li, Z., Dong, S., Sun, J. and Zhang, Y. (2023). Visualization and bibliometric analysis of e-bike studies: A systematic literature review (1976–2023). Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2023.103891.
- Zhou, Y., Yu, Y., Wang, Y., Hem B., and Yang, L. (2023). Mode substitution and carbon emission impacts of electric bike sharing systems. Sustainable Cities and Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2022.104312.
2022
- Bourne, J.E., Kelly, P., and Mutrie, N. (2022). The rise of the electrically assisted bicycle and the individual, social and environmental impacts of use. Advances in Transport Policy and Planning. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.atpp.2022.04.003.
- Brost, M., Ehrenberger, E., Dasgupta, I., Hahn, R., and Gebhardt, L. (2022). The Potential of Light Electric Vehicles for Climate Protection Through Substitution for Passenger Car Trips – Germany as a case study. German Aerospace Center (DLR) Prepared for LEVA-EU. https://www.dropbox.com/s/r0sbnfd88e49ip3/2022-03-15_LEV4Climate_DLR_report.pdf?dl=0.
- Chai, H., Zhang, Z., Xue, J., and Hu, H. (2022). A quantitative traffic performance comparison study of bicycles and E-bikes at the non-signalized intersections: Evidence from survey data. Accident Analysis & Prevention. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2022.106853.
- Haufe, S., Boeck, H., Hackl, S., et al (2022). Impact of electrically assisted bicycles on physical activity and traffic accident risk: a prospective observational study. BMJ Journals. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001275
- Huang, Y., Jiang, L., Chen, H., Dave, K., and Parry, T. (2022). Comparative life cycle assessment of electric bikes for commuting in the UK. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2022.103213.
- Jenkins, M., Lustosa, L., Chia, V. et al. (2022). What do we know about pedal assist E-bikes? A scoping review to inform future directions. Transport Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2022.09.005.
- Kumar, R., Pachauri, R. K., Badoni, P., et al. (2022). Investigation on parallel hybrid electric bicycle along with issuer management system for mountainous region. Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132430.
- Li, L., Liu, B., Zheng, W., Wu, X., Song, L., and Dong, W. (2022). Investigation and numerical reconstruction of a full-scale electric bicycle fire experiment in high-rise residential building. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2022.102304.
- Mehra, A., Singh, R., Chauhan, A.S. et al. (2022). Design and analysis of an electric bike chassis. Materials Today: Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.02.247.
- Morgan Hughey, S., Sella, J., Adams, J.D., et al. (2022). It’s electric! Measuring energy expenditure and perceptual differences between bicycles and electric-assist bicycles. Journal of Transport & Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2022.101523.
- Murugan, M. and Marisamynathan, S. (2022). Estimation of two-wheeler users’ mode shift behavior and policy analysis to encourage electric-bike adoption in India. Case Studies on Transport Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2022.06.006.
- Philips, I., Anable, J. and Chatterton, T. (2022). E-bikes and their capacity to reduce car CO2 emissions. Transport Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2021.11.019.
- Sahwal, C.P., Dinh, T.Q., and Sengupta, S. (2022). Controller development of thermal management system for electric bikes. Energy Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.10.135.
- Septiadi, W.N., Alim, M., and Adi, M.N.P. (2022). The application of battery thermal management system based on heat pipes and phase change materials in the electric bike. Journal of Energy Storage. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.106014.
- Shuai, C., Yang, F., Wang, W., Shan, J., Zheng, C., and Xin, O. (2022). Promoting Charging Safety of Electric Bicycles via Machine Learning. iScience. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.105786.
- Sweeney, S., Lhachemi, H., Mannion, A., Russo, G., and Shorten, R. (2022). Pitchfork-bifurcation-based competitive and collaborative control of an E-bike system. Automatica. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.automatica.2022.110595.
- Xu, C., Wang, L., Easa, S.M., and Yang, Y. (2022). Analysis of students’ anger during riding electric bicycles on campus. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09561.
- Zhang, F., Ji, Y., Lv, H., et al. (2022). Self-reported anger among ordinary and delivery electric bike riders in China: A comparison based on the cycling anger scale. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2022.06.002.
- Zhou, X., Ji, Y., and Yuan, Y. et al. (2022). Spatiotemporal characteristics analysis of commuting by shared electric bike: A case study of Ningbo, China. Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132337.
- Zhu, Z., and Lu, C. (2022). Life cycle assessment of shared electric bicycle on greenhouse gas emissions in China. Science of The Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160546
2021
- Alessio, H. M., Reiman, T., Kemper, B., Von Carlowitz, W., Bailer, A. J., and Timmerman, K. (2021). Metabolic and Cardiovascular Responses to a Simulated Commute on an E-Bike. Translational Journal of the ACSM. https://doi.org/10.1249/TJX.0000000000000155.
- Anderson, A., Adell, E., and Hiselius, L. W. (2021). What is the substitution effect of e-bikes? A randomised controlled trial. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2020.102648.
- Deakin, N. L. (2021). Recognising the physical and social characteristics of urban cycling environments (PHD). Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam. https://hdl.handle.net/11245.1/0b2cb8ed-3d15-4b65-9c1f-2bbd61ba8be1.
- Hallberg, M., Rasmussen, T. K., and Rich, J. (2021). Modelling the impact of cycle superhighways and electric bicycles. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and practice. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2021.04.015.
- Mitterwallner, V., Steinbauer, P. M., Besold, A., et al. (2021). Electrically assisted mountain biking: Riding faster, higher, farther in natural mountain systems. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jort.2021.100448.
- Rérat, P. (2021). The rise of the e-bike: Towards an extension of the practice of cycling? Mobilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2021.1897236.
- Stilo, L., Segura-Velandia, D., Lugo, H., Conway, P. P., and West, A. A. (2021). Electric bicycles, next generation low carbon transport systems: A survey. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2021.100347.
- Thomas, A. (2021). Electric bicycles and cargo bikes—Tools for parents to keep on biking in auto-centric communities? Findings from a US metropolitan area. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2021.1914787.
- Tscharaktschiew, S., & Müller, S. (2021). Ride to the hills, ride to your school: Physical effort and mode choice. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2021.102983.
2020
- Bourne, J, E., Cooper, A, R., Kelly, P., Kinnear, F, J., England, C., Leary, S., and Page, A. (2020). The impact of e-cycling on travel behaviour: A scoping review. Journal of Transport & Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2020.100910.
- Fyhri, A., and Sundfør, H., B. (2020). Do people who buy e-bikes cycle more? Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2020.102422.
- Hasnine, S., Dianat, A., and Nurul Habib, K. (2020). Investigating the factors affecting the distance travel and health conditions of e-bike users in Toronto. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2020.100265.
- Kazemzadeh, K., and Ronchi, E. (2020). From bike to electric bike level-of-service. Transport Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2021.1900450.
- McQueen, M., MacArthur, J., and Cherry, C. (2020). The e-bike potential: estimating regional e-bike impacts on greenhouse gas emissions. Transport Research Part D: Transport and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2020.102482.
Earlier
- Xu, C., Wang, C. (2019). Analysis of E-bike Trip Duration and Frequency by Bayesian Duration and Zero-inflated Count Models. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12205-019-0674-1.
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- Astegiano, P., Tampere, C., Mayeres, I., and Himpe. (2017). Electric Cycling in Flanders: Empirical Research into the Functional Use of the e-Bike. KU Leuven. KU Leuven.
- Behrendt, F. (2015). Why cycling matters for electric mobility: towards diverse, active and sustainable e-mobilities. Mobilities. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2017.1335463.
- Berntsen, S., Malnes, L., Langaker, A., and Bere, E. (2017). Physical activity when riding an electric assisted bicycle. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-017-0513-z.
- Fishman, E., & Cherry, C. (2015). E-bikes in the Mainstream: Reviewing a Decade of Research. Transport Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1080/01441647.2015.1069907.
- Fyhri, A., Heinen, E., Fearnley, N., amd Sundfør, H.B. (2017). A push to cycling—exploring the e-bike’s role in overcoming barriers to bicycle use with a survey and an intervention study. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. https://doi.org/10.1080/15568318.2017.1302526.
- Huertas-Leyva, P., Dozzal, M., and Baldanzini, N. (2019). E-bikers’ braking behavior: Results from a naturalistic cycling study. Traffic Injury Prevention. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2019.1643015.
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- Liu, Y., Ji, Y., Liu, Q., and He, M. (2017). Investigating electric bicycles as a travel mode choice for escorting children to school. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. https://doi.org/10.3141/2634-02.
- Salmerón-Manzano, E., and Manzano-Agugliaro, F. (2018). The Electric Bicycle: Worldwide Research Trends. Energies. https://doi.org/10.3390/en11071894.
- Plazier, P. A., Weitkamp, G., and van den Berg, A. E. (2017). “Cycling was never so easy!” An analysis of e-bike commuters’ motives, travel behaviour and experiences using GPS-tracking and interviews. Journal of Transport Geography. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2017.09.017.
- Plazier, P. A., Weitkamp, G., and van den Berg, A. E. (2017). The potential for e-biking among the younger population: A study of Dutch students. Travel Behaviour and Society. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2017.04.007.
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Annick Roetynck
Annick is the Manager of LEVA-EU, with decades of experience in two-wheeled and light electric mobility.
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