Zhang, X.; Lim, E. S.; Chen, M. Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility: Factors Influencing E-Bike Adoption in Henan Province, China. Preprints2024, 2024102302. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2302.v1
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Zhang, X., Lim, E. S., & Chen, M. (2024). Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility: Factors Influencing E-Bike Adoption in Henan Province, China. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2302.v1
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Zhang, X., Ee Shiang Lim and Maowei Chen. 2024 "Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility: Factors Influencing E-Bike Adoption in Henan Province, China" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2302.v1
Abstract
This study examines the key factors influencing E-bike adoption and explores how advancing E-bike usage in Henan Province, China, can foster sustainable urban transportation and contrib-ute to urban environmental preservation. Utilizing data from an online survey, binary logistic re-gression analyzes the impact of socio-demographic characteristics, perceived advantages, neigh-borhood environmental attributes, and vehicle ownership on E-bike usage. Findings indicate that socio-demographic factors, such as family size and occupation, significantly influence adoption, with workmen more likely than office workers to choose E-bikes. Cost savings emerged as the primary motivator for E-bike use, overshadowing environmental concerns, which unexpectedly negatively affected usage patterns. However, the presence of supportive infrastruc-ture—particularly charging stations and dedicated lanes—proves crucial for promoting E-bike usage, highlighting the importance of accessible, environmentally supportive urban design. Vehi-cle ownership characteristics further illuminate how access to E-bikes correlates with regular us-age. These findings suggest that, beyond cost-efficiency, targeted awareness campaigns and stra-tegic infrastructure improvements are essential for embedding E-bikes into sustainable urban transport systems. By fostering adoption and supporting E-bike infrastructure, cities can signifi-cantly reduce urban pollution, improve air quality, and advance toward sustainable mobility goals in Henan Province and beyond.
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