The ways in which we live and get around have evolved over the past few decades.
For example, sales of e-bikes are outpacing sales of electric cars in the U.S., according to recent research. And, pre-fabricated and manufactured homes are gaining in popularity as housing shortages persist globally.
It appears that their popularity is no fleeting trend. The Light Electric Vehicle Association predicts that over 1 million e-bikes will be sold in the U.S. in 2022. Research indicates that the global e-bike market will surge to nearly $41 billion by 2030, a big jump from being valued at US$ 17.56 billion in 2021.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated in 2020 that there were currently 22 million Americans living in 6.8 million manufactured homes across the U.S. As of 2019, about 10% of new single-family homes (including manufactured homes) were categorized as manufactured homes.
Sustainability and cost are among the chief factors behind the popularity of both e-bikes and manufactured homes. So it’s no sur …
