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The popularity of e-bikes has soared recently, in part because of government rebates that can take the sting out of a thousand-dollar-plus price tag. Denver already sold out of one round of highly-sought rebates and is considering a second round. Meanwhile, Colorado’s legislature is also embracing environmentally friendly electric alternatives, and earmarked $12 million to pass out statewide to potential e-bike riders. Sun reporter Michael Booth wrote about the surge in interest and sat down with colleague Kevin Simpson to talk about it.

<p><em>The popularity of e-bikes has soared recently, in part because of government rebates that can take the sting out of a thousand-dollar-plus price tag. Denver already sold out of one round of highly-sought rebates and is considering a second round. Meanwhile, Colorado&rsquo;s legislature is also embracing environmentally friendly electric alternatives, and earmarked $12 million to pass out statewide to potential e-bike riders. Sun reporter Michael Booth wrote about the surge in interest and sat down with colleague Kevin Simpson to talk about it.</em></p>

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