I know a few older co-workers who would love this. They commute 5 days a week year round and day 4 or 5 in the week is pretty tough for them during the winter months. Wonder how well they work at -10?
...I plan on converting my Trek Transport to an e-bike...probably a BB type drive tied to a Nuvinci laced to a Snowcat...80mm Flattop laced to a 100mmSchmidt SON up front...Don't worry Drew, I'll keep it on the pavement...
There are also a class of moderately handicapped riders that would love to get back on their bikes. I suffer from a degenerative joint condition that kept me from riding for the last five years. A good friend of mine talked me into adding an electric-assist drivetrain to my old mountain bike, and I am now commuting to work and riding the mountain again. It's so much fun I'm building an electric fattie.