Originally Posted by
Ogsarg
Not sure if it is still true but years ago, mopeds did not require a license in most places.
In the USA, mopeds never made the Uniform Vehicle Code. Of the 50 states, there is a thatch of probably 35 different legal takes on mopeds. This always confounded the adoption of mopeds into the American transportation mix.
E-bike manufacturers are approaching the American market in a much smarter way, pushing for adoption of uniform legislation across as many states as possible. This will create a uniform market for uniform products to be sold across the country.
Whether or not it represents a 'good' for society, e-bike manufacturers of course are going to be against registration, licensing and insurance requirements for using their products.