Electric bike owners are advised to invest in robust security measures, including specialized locks, due to the higher value and unique frame designs of ebikes, according to a recent article in Wired. The need for enhanced security comes as green technologies like electric vehicles accelerate the demand for battery components, intensifying mining efforts in resource-rich nations.
Wired's guide to ebike security highlighted several lock options, including the Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500, which is resistant to angle grinders. Other recommended locks include the Kryptonite New York Diamond Bike U-Lock and the Ottolock Cinch, with the Litelok X1 also presented as a cheaper grinder-resistant alternative. The article emphasized that ebikes often require different locking strategies than traditional bikes due to their thicker tubes and unique frame shapes.
The increased demand for ebikes and electric vehicles is linked to a broader trend in green technology. As global demand for battery components rises, nations like Indonesia are increasing mining efforts for key minerals. This surge in demand has turned the metals used in batteries into strategic resources, as detailed in a Nature News article.
The shift towards electric vehicles and the associated demand for resources highlights the complex considerations surrounding green technology. While the technology offers environmental benefits, it also raises concerns about the sourcing of materials and the potential impact on resource-rich nations.
In other news, Soundcore's Aerofit 2 Pro earbuds aim to add effective noise canceling to open earbuds, according to Wired. The earbuds physically transform between buds that leave your ear canals open and ones that plug them up to administer noise canceling directly.
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