If you've ever found yourself stuck riding public transport, there's one major downside.
All those other people.
In today's video, we're checking out some of the most innovative personal transports in production
right now. From an e-scooter that fits in your backpack to the modular surf toy of the future.
If it's an innovative transport built for one, we're going to walk you through it.
Let's get to it.
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Italian EV manufacturer Sum Solutions is
charging into the electric cargo bike market with THEIR FOUR-WHEELED SUM-X.
The Sum-X really consists of two sections. The front carbon-fiber monocoque frame
consists of the handlebars, seat, pedal relay, drivetrain, battery, and front wheels.
Then there's the rear cargo platform capable of carrying up to 660 pounds.
This rear platform can be de-coupled and swapped out with other beds of different sizes.
Also, onboard you'll find hydraulic disc brakes,
LED head and taillights, as well as front and rear coil suspension.
Powering the Sum-X is dual front-wheel motors and an integrated lithium battery
capable of a range of 35 miles. This, of course, is non-pedal-assisted distance,
and the full range can obviously extend far past that.
The rear section is modular and hot-swappable.
Optional upgrades include covered canopies, front windshield and rooftop,
temperature-controlled cargo boxes, solar systems, and additional child passenger seats.
Their versatility has spawned many innovative off-shoots,
including the next e-bike we're looking at.
Back in 2020, the European Institute of Innovation
and Technology funded the development of a revolutionary vehicle for "Horizon 2020",
a project aimed at solving transport issues for those with disabilities.
While we've come a long way in helping people with disabilities get around,
loading and unloading wheelchairs on busy roads
can not only cause congestion but pose a safety risk to both the driver and passenger.
The solution named the Inclusiv eBike was engineered in partnership with
Sum Solutions, creators of the Sum-X we just covered.
The result was a rickshaw-style e-bike with a rear-loading wheelchair-accessible ramp
and winch system for added safety.
Passengers can load in without ever leaving their chair,
preserving their dignity as well as getting moving a whole lot faster.
The innovation in e-scooter design only gets better and better as the years go on. The Model
Eleven by Oakland-based electric mobility firm Unagi is a testament to that fact.
Starting with a new, space-age material known as long carbon composite,
Unagi forged an ultralight frame. That makes the Model Eleven weigh in at a measly 32 pounds.
They've then added a highly-tuned, elastomer-based suspension on both front and rear wheels.
Which also happen to carry the world's first hot-swappable, foam-filled tires.
Propulsion comes courtesy of dual 500-W motors that can take riders to a top speed of 20 mph at
a maximum incline of 15 degrees. A hot-swappable 9,700-mAh battery pack sits in the deck
and, on a full charge, can take riders over a maximum range of 15 and a half miles.
However, what really stands out with the Model Eleven is some of the cool
integrated tech they've managed to pack into this little scooter.
An onboard HD camera and intuitive AI crash-assist system scan your surroundings and
warn of potential hazards. Via an integrated audio system and the E-scooters touchscreen display.
Through a partnership with Google, it also features an advanced turn-by-turn
audio-navigation system optimized especially for scooter travel.
Simply pair it with your smartphone, punch in your destination
and hear the directions in your headphones or through the scooter's speaker.
Or, if cruising with some tunes is your thing,
you can play your favorite music via Bluetooth instead.
Add in motion detection, GPS tracking, and anti-theft features, and you have an e-scooter
engineered for the roads of tomorrow.
We've all experienced that one guy on the bus or subway who has his bike or scooter with him.
Taking up the space of three people and knocks people over as he tries to get off.
Next time you see him, you may want to recommend the Blizwheel E-Scooter.
Developed by a Palo Alto-based EV firm of the same name,
it has found rapid success as a project well backed on Indiegogo.
This is primarily due to its revolutionary compact design. Which fits the E-scooter into a backpack,
handbag, or even hidden in a desk drawer! In fact, it's so portable, the Blizwheel Standard
weighs just 8.8 pounds, making it one of the lightest scooters on the market.
You'd probably expect the small size and light weight would impact performance. Still, it has
some surprising power packed inside. The segmented deck separates battery modules and motherboard,
powering the 600W dual motors to a top speed of 15 miles per hour over a range of 15 miles as well.
When not in use, the magnetic charging ports connect,
eliminating the need for wires from the control board.
This also allows the large battery module to recharge the smaller module when on standby.
Recharging is via a mains DC charger, and a full charge will only take around 5 hours.
At what point do strange, new, bicycle-hybrids stop being a bicycle
and start being something else altogether?
The Varibike Extreme is the perfect example of the blurred lines in innovative engineering.
It aims to give riders a full-body workout while still getting from point A to point B
by blending the mechanics of rowing and cycling.
Engineered in a similar vein to recumbent delta-style tricycles,
the Varibike was developed by German mechanical engineer Martin Kraiss.
Rather than just being propelled by hand or foot pedal, the arm and leg
cranks can be configured in various ways. Simulating either a full-range rowing motion
or a combination of pedal-rowing to increase power and workout specific muscle groups.
Hardware-wise, the Varibike is constructed from a 7020-aluminum alloy frame, comes equipped with
mechanical disk brakes, an SRAM GX 10-speed drivetrain, and three 20-by-2-inch wheels.
There's no pedal or row-assist though, When it comes to getting where you're going,
that's all on you.
Electric is taking over, and it's not just the roads and outdoor trails which
get to experience the rush of compact, rechargeable power.
One such company taking the plunge is Jetworx, an innovative EV developer out
of Germany who've released its product on Kickstarter for early funding.
Releasing a product under the same name, the Mo Jet is the world's first modular electric
watercraft. While we've started to see plenty of electric surfboards, paddleboats, hydrofoils,
and underwater scooters, the Mo Jet is the first to combine all these possibilities into one.
The Mo Jet starts as a polyethylene-bodied rear module that contains two removable
50-volt lithium-ion batteries, as well as a removable electric waterjet drive unit.
These batteries have a maximum runtime of 60 minutes on one 75-minute charge, but
this can vary depending on what other models are attached and how hard you push the drive unit.
The Mo Jet transforms into an electric surfboard when the surf module is connected.
With one hand, riders hold onto a leash to stabilize themselves.
With their free hand, they're able to control the amount of thrust via a wireless throttle.
The bodyboard module allows raiders to hold onto the two front handles
and lie or kneel on the board. With the e-foil adapter module, you can transform your Mo-Jet into
a high-powered electric hydrofoil, gliding gracefully above the water's surface.
With further modules to be released, including the dive, surf, air,
and rescue models, there really is no limit to the versatility of the Mo-Jet.
Another climate often neglected by EV innovation is the sub-zero, snow-covered mountains.
The Moonbike is the green alternative to covering miles of powdered snow,
a terrain traditionally dominated by snowmobiles and snowboards.
Moonbike is a startup born in the alpine village of Acceny, a town sitting on the doorstep of the
French Alps. The team there wanted to blur the lines between transport and recreation
while at the same time integrating the latest EV tech into their designs.
The result was an e-snow-trike that's three times lighter than a snowmobile
and capable in up to 12 inches of powdered snow. While most EV's struggle in the cold,
the heated battery box can operate in temperatures as low as -13 ºF.
The Moonbike is fitted with a snowboard-like steerable ski on the front,
while the rear has a snowmobile-like rubber tread for increased traction.
Onboard, the swappable 2.5-kWh lithium battery powers the 3-kW motor for a top speed of 26 miles
per hour over a 2-hour running time. Moonbike doesn't quote a distance range as alpine
travel is so varied, especially with this model capable of climbing hills up to 40 degrees.
Instead, the battery can be fully recharged in 5.75 hours
or just three using the optional fast charger.
When Torkel Homers, a mechanical engineer, described his latest electric modular vehicle,
he said it was like "riding a piece of art."
It's a statement that doesn't really make sense until you look
at Doehmers Research Lab's TD-MP1 prototype.
With no bells and whistles,
the TD-MP1 self describes as "pure transport and nothing else."
The prototype is a noticeably 80's-synth wave-inspired future-tech design
featuring blacked-out wheel rims, black vented battery housing,
orange saddle seat, and oldskool minimalist LED readout for charge levels.
While this prototype is still in the designs stage and exact specs
haven't been publicly released, Torkel has promised updates soon.
Including a whole suite of modular add-ons to make the TD-MP1 less "artistic" and more practical.
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