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On a recent visit to mainland China, I was stunned by the number of electric scooters - they are everywhere, in vast numbers. They look very much like a typical modern scooter, and seem to perform better than a petrol-powered scooter (at least up to typical commuting speeds of say 60 km/hr - I'm not sure what their upper speed capability is).
To me, this is an obvious step to take. While the range and speed might not be enough to be a practical option for long-distance rides, you can get plenty of battery range for a typical daily commute, and they are obviously much cleaner and quieter than a petrol scooter, and should be more reliable if they are built to a reasonable standard.
So why don't we see them in the First World? (I haven't seen any in Australia, and I didn't notice any when I was in Europe recently, although electric cars are becoming quite common in the major cities.)
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