World's biggest scooter sharing firm wanted to launch in Ireland but Irish law means it can't
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Lime has fallen foul of a weight limit imposed by the government.
  • SteevyT@beehaw.org
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    2 months ago

    Lime’s shared e-scooters, which weigh about 50kg,

    How the hell?

    My wife’s full fucking ebike is just barely over 25kg. And it’s a beefcake of a an aluminum bike with a 28mph top assisted speed and range of “yes.”

    • JillyB@beehaw.org
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      2 months ago

      I don’t think that’s right. We have limes in my city and I’ve picked them up. It might be right though. They have to be stupid robust because people are treating them like toys they don’t own.

  • StaySquared@lemmy.mlEnglish
    12·
    2 months ago

    I dunno Ireland brahs… I don’t think you want e-bikes/scooters. Have you seen EV batteries catch fire? The fumes alone are toxic and plentiful. The fire requires more water to put out. And the explosive power of these batteries are crazy.