Interview with Bosch e-bike boss: "EU regulation that doesn't fit the problem"
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The Managing Director of Bosch eBike Systems is concerned about the current race for motor performance and warns of possible EU measures.
  • asbestos@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Wrong. More watts doesn’t mean faster. Bosch eBikes go up to 750W but are locked at 25km/h. The power is used for uphill climbing ability and responsiveness to leg torque input.
    His point also stands. My car has 180.000 Watts and can easily go over 250km/h. Why isn’t it banned?