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20 sats \ 5 replies \ @TomK OP 5 Feb \ parent \ on: Edmonton Lays Out Plan For ''15 Minutes Cities'' news
that's something you certainly won't find me on your side. as long as i can, i will not accept any order from the state to allocate me means of transportation. i will always fight for free markets and free choice.
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31 sats \ 4 replies \ @kr 5 Feb
the people buying electric vehicles aren’t buying them because of some state order.
they’re buying them because they want them. this is especially true of the electric scooters and bikes.
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10 sats \ 2 replies \ @TomK OP 5 Feb
At this point, I am speaking exclusively from the experience of the European: a large part of the motivation stems exclusively from the subsidy and the contribution that we make as taxpayers - there is no deeper ideological conviction to be seen.Incidentally, I don't think I'm alone as a slowly aging man in rejecting children's toys like scooters per se.
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @kr 5 Feb
are there subsidies in europe for electric bikes?
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 5 Feb
in Germany, the subsidy for companies and municipalities provides for a maximum amount of €2,500. in general, 25% is subsidized. the other countries are likely to have similar regulations
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 5 Feb
At this point, I am speaking exclusively from the experience of the European: a large part of the motivation stems exclusively from the subsidy and the contribution that we make as taxpayers - there is no deeper ideological conviction to be seen.Incidentally, I don't think I'm alone as a slowly aging man in rejecting children's toys like scooters per se.
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