Many cyclists seek Sweden’s government subsidy for electric bikes

A rebate program is providing an extra boost to electric vehicles – the two-wheeled kind. Almost 12,500 have applied for it so far.
Last fall, the government announced it would offer a refund to those buying a bike with an integrated electric motor – all in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. People here can receive 25 percent, or up to 10,000 kronor, back on the price of their bike.
The subsidy applies to any electric bicycles, electric mopeds or electric motorcycles bought after September 20th of last year and is set to end in 2020. Applications for the refund can be made online on the Environmental Protection Agency website.
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Finland: Lahti, Finland to reward residents for cutting emissions, Yle News
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Sweden: Sweden’s Christmas present of the year is…. an electric bike!, Radio Sweden
Russia: Challenges ahead for electric car chargers along Europe’s northernmost highway, The Independent Barents Observer
United States: Alaska’s first, electric public transit bus ready to hit Anchorage streets, Alaska Public Media