Abstract
Contrary to claims about battery waste and energy consumption, this article presents life-cycle analysis (LCA) data to prove e-bikes are far greener than cars. It discusses sustainable battery recycling initiatives and challenges the "electricity mix" argument by comparing emissions per kilometer.

Key Sections

• Carbon Footprint: E-bikes vs. cars and public transit
• Battery Sustainability: Closed-loop recycling systems
• Energy Source: Renewable energy’s role in e-bike charging
• Myth Busting: Common misconceptions about e-bike ecology