You and I may be scooting around town aboard some wild personal vehicles soon
as electric-powered mobility machines continue to make inroads in cities and town around
the globe.
With lithium-ion battery technology getting more cost-effective and prevalent,
awesome new vehicle designs are popping up to lure commuters
away from the internal combustion gas guzzler.
I'm Glenn and here are 15 fresh and unique machines that use a plug!
Number Fifteen
Launching in Taiwan, the Gogoro Viva Smartscooter fills a gap in the market for smaller e-scooters.
These cute new scooters use a battery swapping design as owners can swap out dead batteries
for charged ones at "GoStations" across Taiwan and beyond.
The Viva can travel about 53 miles on a charge and has a traditional gas scooter style.
It comes in 5 colors, weighs 176 pounds, and uses a Smart Keycard with NFC for unlocking
and starting.
Number Fourteen
Currently in the testing phase with production coming soon,
is the latest iteration of Yamaha's three-wheeled electric scooter, the Tritown.
The scooter, designed for short commutes, is easy to ride and maneuver
with its three wheels and leaning capability in turns.
Plus, the tri-wheel design enhances stability at slow speeds.
It houses the motor in the rear wheel and weighs 88 pounds.
Number Thirteen
Another new vehicle, with no peddling needed, is the Brekr Model B from the Netherlands.
Built like it could handle the roughest terrain on your commute, this bike has a handsome
retro look.
A large battery box will carry two batteries for up to a 100-mile ride.
It also features full suspension shocks, hydraulic disc brakes,
a 2800 lumen running light, a stereo system, and a mobile app.
Preorders are available now for two powerful versions.
Number Twelve
Much smaller in size, but with double the wheels is a new e-scooter concept by the German
automaker Audi.
What sets this new E-Tron Scooter apart is its swiveling axles and one hand-friendly
triangular handle.
Riders can steer by shifting their weight as on a skateboard and tilting the handle
right or left.
It has a phone app, and the battery and electronics are in the handle.
The range is said to be up to 12 miles, with production expected to start in 2020.
Number Eleven
Since the Chinese company, Ninebot bought Segway,
they have expanded into e-scooters, unicycles, skateboards, and more.
They're now presenting their new e-scooter with an extended range called the Max G30.
It has a large battery with a range of up to 40 miles per charge, and with a top speed
of 15 mph.
It rides on 10-inch tubeless pneumatic tires and also features a companion phone app
that allows owners to lock the scooter, manage speed, and use cruise control.
It's currently available for purchase.
Number Ten
An Indiegogo campaign is bringing this small smart bike to market.
The Flit-16 was developed in Cambridge, England, by an ex-Jaguar/Land Rover engineer.
Similar to the well-known Brompton bike, the Flit-16 can fold extremely small with its
16-inch wheels.
The battery is hidden in the frame but is easily removable.
With its 250 Watt motor, its range is about 30 miles on a charge,
and it folds in 10 seconds and can be rolled along when folded.
Number Nine
Betting it's e-scooter will be a hit for the last mile of a commute by owners of their
SUV's,
Hyundai-Kia has unveiled a prototype; a svelte tri-fold scooter that charges while mounted
to their cars.
The tiny scooter weighs about 17 pounds, folds up small, and carries easily.
It has a rear-drive motor and suspension.
Powered by a 10.5-Ah onboard lithium battery, the scooter can reach a top speed of 12.4
mph.
It has front and rear lights and a digital display.
Number Eight
Personal mobility vehicles are getting smaller all the time, and this one fits into a small
shoulder bag.
The MiniFalcon is about 23 inches long and has full-suspension,
a telescopic steering pole, and a folding rear wheel.
It is lightweight at just under 18 pounds, has a 250-watt motor, travels on puncture-proof
tires,
can travel up to 16 mph, and goes around 13 miles on a charge.
Production is being funded through an Indiegogo campaign.
Number Seven
An established e-bike manufacturer is using IndieGoGo to fund two new powerful models
to their lineup.
"Juiced Bikes" is calling them the Scorpion and the Hyper Scorpion.
Following the trend toward classic moped styled e-bikes,
these feature a low step-through frame, fat tires, a 52-volt battery, and can zoom up to
28 mph.
They have a Bafang hub motor and big battery for up to a 75-mile range.
They provide the rider with a stable, laid back ride on its elegant frame.
Number Six
Using two hubless wheels side by side, this hoverboard style personal mobility vehicle
will likely be available only in Germany and Austria when production starts.
Germany based UrmO company is currently taking preorders for this unique vehicle.
The rider can easily fold it one hand and carry it comfortably.
It has a range of 13 miles and can charge in 2 hours.
You can order it with or without a detachable handlebar.
It's expected to start shipping in early 2020.
Number Five
Claiming a range of up to 230 miles, the Delfast Prime resembles a small,
but beefy off-road enduro-style motorcycle.
The German company making the Delfast Prime says that the range is claimed
to hold the world record for distance traveled by an electric bike.
It has a 3 KW rear hub motor.
Delfast says it is an all-weather, all-terrain, multi-purpose off-road beast.
The company's latest model, the Top 2.0, has a more powerful motor than the
Prime to reach its high speed of 50 miles per hour faster.
The fast acceleration is from a 5 KW rear hub motor.
The bikes motor is moisture and dust resistant and has a redesigned controller.
There's a color display to keep the rider informed, an integrated 3G GPS tracker, and
front and rear lighting.
A more urban rider than off-road, the Partner LITE can run up to 112 miles on a charge with
a top speed of 26 mph.
It features a lighter frame and a 750-watt motor.
All three come in seven different colors and several accessory options.
Number Four
A radical new idea for bikes, No Chain!
This “NuBike” uses two pedals on arms that stretch from the bikes rear hub
and rotate a disk on the wheel for power.
The builder says the mechanical advantages of Leverage, Gravity and near-vertical pedaling
combined
with the rider’s weight, produces an increase in continuous force throughout the pedal stroke.
Rather than pedaling in a circular motion, straight-line vertical pedaling
reduces excessive bending of the hips, knees, and ankles.
The sleek carbon bike frame is very lightweight, with the bike weighing 18 pounds.
Number Three
Coming from a UK based manufacturer is the Cabin Car Mobility Scooter.
This cute little one-person vehicle is an enclosed version of a wheelchair
or scooter and packed with smart features.
It has remote locking or unlocking, a reverse camera, full lighting, windshield wiper, and
more.
It has a range of about 30 miles, and options include an air cooler, front bumper,
power mirrors, longer-range batteries, among other things.
It is currently for sale in the UK from Magic Mobility.
Number Two
At the busy airports of Japan, a new solution is in the works to streamline foot traffic
around the terminals.
Self-driving electric wheelchairs will be tested at Narita Airport to help those with
limited mobility get to the gate.
Nippon Airways has partnered with Panasonic to explore the new mobility option.
The wheelchairs can safely navigate through the airport, using robotic elements,
helping passengers to and from connecting flights.
The modern chairs will be forming part of a broader plan to boost mobility options at
similar facilities.
Number One
The Wizzybug mobility vehicle, designed for special needs children under five, was developed
by a UK Charity.
It’s an innovative powered wheelchair created for children living with spinal muscular atrophy,
cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, or spina bifida, as well as children
with amputations or a rare developmental delay affecting their ability to walk.
The Wizzybug can work indoors or outdoors.
The small cute Wizzybug loaned to UK Families or therapists, has already helped more than
700 families.
You can contact them at the link below this video.
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