Device in development fires electromagnetic pulse that tricks ebikes and scooters into shutting off

  • graymess@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Definitely not a conspiracy theory, but this comes coincidentally at the same time the UK considers breaking from EU requirement for pedals on ebikes lol.

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      2 months ago

      I’m pretty sure that’s just about using the pedals, as in having an ebike with a throttle won’t be an issue (even though throttles are extremely common, mine is 250w + EU speed limit and has a half-twist throttle).

      Not that the legislation is 100% unrelated, but I see it likely more of just accepting that people have been going faster for a while.