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    Design and Architecture

    Are eBikes the Future of Two-Wheeled Transit?

    eBikes were invented more than a hundred years ago – but now some Southland companies are reinventing them. One of them Pedego in Irvine. Pedego, which means Ped for pedal, e for electric and go for, Go, was founded by lifelong buddies Don DiCostanzo and Terry Sherry. Last week we visited the company and started out by trying one.

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    By Frances Anderton • May 16, 2014 • 1 min read

    eBikes were invented more than a hundred years ago – but now some Southland companies are reinventing them. One of them Pedego in Irvine. Pedego, which means Ped for pedal, e for electric and go for, Go, was founded by lifelong buddies Don DiCostanzo and Terry Sherry. Last week we visited the company and started out by trying one.

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    Putting the 'Cool' Back in LA Mobility
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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Caroline Chamberlain

      KUOW

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      Don DiCostanzo

      Pedego

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      Terry Sherry

      Pedego

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    The full episode

    2 of 2
    Putting the 'Cool' Back in LA Mobility
    1. 0:00How to Make Public Transit Cool in L.A.
    2. 0:00Are eBikes the Future of Two-Wheeled Transit? You’re reading this
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