Recent content by newcaledonia

nice — but how do i do this?! do you do these conversions yourself for a fee?

those look nice — what do you mean by “sequestered carbon and materials” and could you recommend a good light weight, efficient ebike kit? would something like this be what you have in mind? https://www.fthpower.com/products/bafang-750w-bbs02-mid-drive-motor-kit-with-battery?utm_source=pocket_mylist

Samsung participates in a joint initiative in the DRC to train mining companies: https://news.samsung.com/global/cobalt-for-development-project-started-trainings-for-mining-cooperatives-in-kolwezi-democratic-republic-of-congo

Many thanks Ravi for this very informative response. I was not aware of the cobalt in my Apple products. I will be following the progress of your startup with great interest and wish you all success in making it to the DRC in 2022 and more generally with your venture.

Thanks to everyone on this helpful thread for their comments. I have posted a new thread on the environmental and social justice records of ebike and battery manufacturers and sellers and would be grateful for any feedback...

I have been following various reports about social injustices and negative environmental impacts from the mining of lithium and nickel as used in the production of batteries for electric cars. Here, for example, is the most recent example...

I am considering getting a BagiBike folding ebike, the B20 Street TRX Plus: https://bagibike.com/bagibike-b20-premium-street-folding-e-bike/ Does anyone have any feedback on this model? Among other things I am wondering if you can mount a standard Ortlieb or grocery pannier to the rear rack...