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CALBIKE’S $10M E-BIKE AFFORDABILITY CAMPAIGN

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    July 1, 2022 10:32 PM EDT

    We won phase one of our campaign. Now CalBike is working with the California Air Resources Board to roll out a program to help Californians buy e-bikes.To get more news about ebike accessories, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.

    E-bikes combine the bicycle’s efficiency (the “beautiful machine”) with the ease and power of an electric motor. They provide Californians the opportunity to travel much farther, faster, and over more difficult terrain than a regular bike. Studies show that e-bike trips do a great job of replacing car trips. And compared to cars, including electric cars, they are much more affordable to own and operate.To get more news about rad rover 5, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.
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    Unfortunately, getting an e-bike in the first place is expensive. Many Californians cannot afford $2,000 or more on an e-bike, so they are stuck paying $100 each time they fill their tank and struggle with repair and maintenance costs that cause many families to sacrifice too much.CalBike’s budget request for $10 million for e-bike purchase incentives is included in the budget approved by the legislature and the governor. CalBike is working with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to help outline the program. We are proposing a $10 million allocation this year, with continued funding in future years, to implement a program that meets the goals originally included in AB 117 (Boerner Horvath) and the goals outlined below.To get more news about waterproof bag for bike, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.

    California’s E-Bike Affordability Program provides $10 million in subsidies to help people buy e-bikes. The program is scheduled to begin in July of 2022. CalBike is working with CARB to develop guidelines for who will be eligible, the size of the grants, and the equitable distribution of the funds.

    We expect this program to help 10,000 Californians buy clean, green e-bikes. We’ll spread the word about how to apply once the details are settled. Sign the form above to be the first to know about California e-bike subsidies.
    Goals of the E-Bike Affordability Program

    Help people replace car trips with e-bike trips.
    Prioritize grants to individuals from low-income households.
    Define eligibility for the program as individuals and households with incomes below the maximum limits established in the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.
    Support related programs and benefits, such as safety education.
    Provide support for a variety of electric bicycles, including, but not limited to, bicycles designed for people with disabilities; utility bikes for carrying equipment or passengers, including children; and folding e-bikes.
    Support local small businesses and organizations, such as retail bicycle shops and nonprofit organizations, including community bicycle shops.
    Collaborate with other state departments and agencies to enforce safeguards against fraudulent activity by sellers and purchasers of e-bikes in accordance with the law.
    [to be added] Ensure that e-bikes purchased through this program meet a high standard of quality and durability.