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Have an escooter? Please consider wearing a downhill helmet to protect your face
As someone whose relatives have escooters, and someone who has seen a lot of close calls with strangers, I wanna share a little-known bit of advice for anyone who's looking into escooters, or who already has one:
If you're on an escooter, you get the most protection by wearing a downhill or full-face helmet!
DO NOT GO HELMET-LESS!
By 'downhill' or 'full face', I mean the helmets that bmx riders use, or motorcycle riders wear, respectively. It sounds like overkill but here's the thing:
Escooters have a very high center of gravity because you're upright on them, and they have small wheels that don't absorb impact very well. It's super easy to go over your handle bars if you even hit a tiny pothole! According to this study where 212 patients presented to an emergency room, 11.8% of the patients had dental injuries
A lot of these patients presented with facial lacerations and facial fractures. Overall, 44% of patients needed surgery (5.9% needed major surgery and 38.2% needed minor surgery), and 50% needed maxillofacial follow-up
All 212 patients in this study received a head or face injury. 82% of patients didn't wear a helmet
Some more articles explaining dental injuries from escooter use:
Dental injuries on the rise thanks to e-scooter use
New study from U of A professor warns of dangers of scooter usage
In this Korean study, most patients without a helmet suffered some kind of facial trauma
This isn't just a matter of speed, either. If you're not convinced how often people go over the handlebars at lower speeds too, check out the first 25 seconds of this video by Electric Scooter Guide. That's a lot of faceplants at lower speeds! Or if you want a full playlist of people going over their handlebars, I've got you covered. Again see how many of them are faceplants!
And at higher speeds? It's not good. MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING for gore and death: here you will find a graphic picture of someone who was in an escooter accident, they weren't wearing a helmet and they sadly lost their life
I'll link some reddit posts of close calls where the posters were really glad to be wearing downhill/full face helmets, these are either text-only posts, or simple pics of scratched-up helmets: 1 2 3
Most of these accidents don't even involve other people or vehicles! According to this infographic, 80.2% of escooter accidents are 'falls':
So, now what?
If you don't currently have a helmet and are considering getting one, yay! Your first impulse might be to go out and buy a regular bicycle helmet, but remember: a lot of these injuries happen around your jaw and the front of your face! A bicycle helmet doesn't protect that part! When you fall on an escooter, you're likely to fall in ways that are different from a fall on a bike. So consider a downhill helmet (or a full-face, if you wanna channel your inner motorhead)!
Yeah you'll look dorky, but you'll get home in one piece if you get unlucky on the way there 👍
#i was on my way home and saw a THING omg they were so close to hitting their face my heart skipped a beat#if even one person sees this post and remembers it i'll be happy#escooter#escooters#e-scooters#psa#safety#scooters#micromobility#commuting#ninebot#segway#electric scooter#electric scooters#injury ment cw#injury cw
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YOU'VE GOTTA FIGHT!
FOR YOUR RIGHT!
TO BIIIIKE LANES!
#they must be forcibly pried from the jaws of car culture#car dependency#urbanism#fuck cars#cycling#micromobility#beastie boys
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A very well-spent holiday riding an electric bike: LOVELEC+Triago electric bike at Lake Linezers, Riga, Latvia, April 15, 2023. Photo by D.P.
P.S. I discovered the joy of riding an electric bike today! A daily commute with an electric bike can be a lot of fun and you don't have to waste time and money in traffic jams or jostle in crowded public transport...
#Latvia#Riga#Lake Linezers#electric bike#Lovelec+#electric vehicle#fun#daily life#original photography on tumblr#forest#lake#Baltic States#fossil fuel phase-out#russian defeat#micromobility
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A beautiful morning commute. 🌅
#sunrise#detroit#brushpark#midtown#woodwardave#districtdetroit#downtowndetroit#grandcircuspark#walkability#micromobility#carfree#walkingdetroit#thedistrict
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Black and Silver options of the Tern Vektron S10 available and in stock! Have it delivered and assembled to your UK address, this week! Your electric bike DELIVERED ASSEMBLED and SERVICED at a place of your choice, UK wide! Experience the same personal service as a local bicycle shop without leaving your home. Ride LEV work with a number of cycle to work schemes that can save you up to 47% off the cost of a new eBike. Get yours now: https://ridelev.com/products/tern-vektron-s10-silver #London #uk #england #urban #ebikes #tern #ebike #environment #cyclinglife #micromobility #ridelev #ternbikes #climatechange #ridelev #electricbike #electricbikes #citycommuter #city #citylife #cyclinglife #cycling #cyclinglifestyle #environment #cleantravel #urban #bicycle #commute #commuterbike #Bike2WorkScheme #cyclescheme (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeBFZaps6Ns/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
#london#uk#england#urban#ebikes#tern#ebike#environment#cyclinglife#micromobility#ridelev#ternbikes#climatechange#electricbike#electricbikes#citycommuter#city#citylife#cycling#cyclinglifestyle#cleantravel#bicycle#commute#commuterbike#bike2workscheme#cyclescheme
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Micro Mobility’s Growing Pains
July 2023
Over the last few years, micro mobility has gone through ups and downs. During the pandemic, cities grew their bike lane infrastructures, and people embraced micro mobility for recreation and virus-free commuting modes. Post-pandemic, as commuting to work returned, urban area citizens have started to lose patience with micro-mobility and its crowding out – and in some cases endangering…
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#Boston#e-bike legislation#e-scooters#food delivery mopeds#micromobility#mopeds#new york city#urban mobility
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Global Electric Scooters Market and Its Growth Trajectory
The global electric scooters market size is expected to reach USD 78.65 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9.9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a study conducted by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing demand for the air combating, fuel-economic high-performance vehicles is expected to fuel the growth of the industry. In addition, a growing number of government initiatives to increase the adoption of EVs, automobile manufacturers’ investment in the development of battery charging infrastructure, and rising disposable income in developing nations are expected to drive the growth further. Moreover, the ease of maneuverability and extensive driving agility of e-scooters are expected to boost their demand.
Electric Scooters Market Report Highlights
The personal end-use segment is expected to register the fastest growth rate from 2023 to 2030. This growth can be attributed to significant demand for e-scooters
Based on battery, the lithium-ion segment dominated the industry in 2022 due to benefits, such as low cost and robustness
Asia Pacific is expected to be the largest as well as the fastest-growing regional market during the forecast period
This is owing to significant investments in vehicle charging infrastructure and government subsidies for battery-powered scooters
For More Details or Sample Copy please visit link @: Electric Scooters Market Report
Key players are focusing on improving quality, enhancing performance, comfort, and safety, and lowering the cost of maintenance. In addition, prominent players are undertaking strategic steps to expand their customer base in the international market. They are focusing on launching a range of e-scooters. For instance, Gogoro, Inc., and KYMCO expanded their reach in other regions to capture the benefit of the untapped market. Furthermore, prominent players, such as GenZe by Mahindra, YAMAHA Motor Pvt. Ltd., Vässla Electric Scooters., and PURE EV, have invested in installing charging systems across various countries and are offering swappable battery systems in their e-scooter variants.
The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest CAGR over the forecast period due to increasing government focus on replacing the existing fleet with EVs in developing economies, such as China, India, and ASEAN countries. Moreover, government and e-scooter manufacturers are investing in developing the public charging infrastructure, which will encourage consumers to shift to e-scooters over their counterparts. The governments in European countries have been providing subsidies to drive the sales of battery-powered two-wheelers. These initiatives are anticipated to become more robust with increasing gasoline prices.
#ElectricScooters#EcoMobility#UrbanTransport#SustainableMobility#MicroMobility#GreenCommute#FutureOfTransport#ElectricTransportation#SmartCities#LastMileSolution#ZeroEmission#SharedMobility#ElectricMobility#RideElectric#ScooterSharing#CleanTransport#TechInnovation#UrbanMobility#ElectricVehicle#AlternativeTransport
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Scooter Sharing App Development: Power Your Micromobility Revolution
Explore the future of urban mobility with Squillion Tech, a leading e-scooter app development company. Elevate your ride-sharing business with our cutting-edge solutions and innovative features. Transform the way people commute, enhance user experience, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving e-scooter industry. Partner with Squillion Tech for seamless, efficient, and customizable e-scooter app development tailored to your business needs.
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Bike Lanes and Beyond: Innovations Shaping the Future of Cycling in Urban Landscapes
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban design and transportation, the resurgence of cycling has captured the imagination of city planners, environmentalists, and health-conscious citizens alike. As urban areas grapple with congestion, pollution, and the imperative to create more sustainable modes of transportation, the humble bicycle has risen to the forefront of discussions. However, it’s not…
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#bike-sharing#bikes#citi bike#e-bikes#eco-friendly#micromobility#smart bike lanes#sustainability#urban mobility#urban planning#urban transportation
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TIER launches integrated micro-mobility services in Limerick and Navan, Ireland
TIER's integrated micro-mobility services in Limerick and Navan, Ireland, will offer diverse options including push bikes, e-bikes and e-cargo bikes, aiming to reduce car usage and provide eco-friendly transportation solutions.
https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/148758/tier-integrated-micro-mobility-services-limerick-and-navan-ireland/
#Industry news#bike#e-bike#e-moped#e-scooter#micromobility#sustainability#sustainable urban transport#Halimah Haque#Intelligent Transport
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"GET OFF THE ROAD!", you say?
Well if it's called that, then why are you droaving a cahr on it instead of roading a skapedord like me is? Checkmate, loser.
#car dependency#fuck cars#micromobility#traffic violence#everybody has a right to use the streets and if that bothers you you're taking up too much space
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Construction of the bike path was launched last autumn. The project consists of a path separated from pedestrians and road traffic, improvements have been made to the traffic organization, as well as approximately 400 new shrubs have been planted. The overall length of the path is six kilometers(..)
#Latvia#Riga#bike path#micromobility#bicycle#fossil fuel phase-out#daily life#energy safety#energy independence#very good news
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