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With great power comes great responsibility. That line from a Spider-Man movie resonates loud as devices with powerful electric motors vie for right of way on paths previously reserved for pedestrians.
With a twist of the throttle, an e-scooter can reach the 10kmh limit for footpaths in about three seconds. The acceleration is instant and linear - in line with how electric motors behave.
