This book is an empirically rich case-study of what is currently the most popular alternative-fuel vehicle in the history of motorization the electric two-wheeler (e-bike). The book provides sociological insights into e-bike mobility in China and discusses politics, social practices and larger issues of mobility transition in urban China.
Taking an accessible approach to the subject, the book identifies the main sociospatial conflicts regarding the use of e-bikes and discusses why electric two-wheeler mobility is important for the future of urban China and urban transportation globally. This book will be an invaluable read for urban geographers and transportation researchers, but also for academics and general readers interested in Chinese Studies, specifically in the area of urban mobility in China.
1.Introduction. The chapter explains why looking at development of Chinese urban transport is important. E-bikes are positioned visavis electric vehicles and EV development in China. The chapter discusses challenges and prospect of the low-carbon innovation in China and low-carbon mobility transition in Chinese cities. While EVs have been largely in the spotlight of the media, e-bikes being graded as low-tech have been ignored of government support and media attention. The chapter also discusses the data collection and challenges of fieldwork in China on sensitive issues. Why e-bikes are importante in understanding the low-carbon mobility transition in China? 3000 words
1. The Booming low-tech. The chapter provides a brief literature revl!
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