In this video, we will be looking at a varying array of exciting personal
transports. Like the minibike, BMW is cooking up what they call the CE 02,
or the three-wheeled scooter called C+ WalkT from Toyota.
Stick around, and you will see more of the Tatamel
Bike, designed by Icoma to fit under a desk after folding up.
According to a personal fact sheet from the University of Michigan,
there were around 5.6 trillion passenger miles in the US in 2019.
87% of that travel is by automobile and light truck, according to the same fact
sheet. I think we will see a bit more personal transports in those miles, and
if you do not believe me, just see what is in this video.
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Compactness is one of the most significant aspects of personal transports. The City Transformer CT1
is the most direct evolution of that aspect compared to traditional vehicles.
Measuring 98 inches long by 55 inches wide, you could fit four of these in
a single standard parking space if you crammed them together. That won’t be too
difficult since the City Transformer can suck in its tires for a width of 39.3 inches.
And with only two 10-horsepower motors behind each rear wheel,
it still manages to keep up with a top speed of 56 miles-per-hour when the wheels aren’t tucked in.
It has a range of around 112 miles on a single charge.
Don’t let the tiny size fool you. This version can hold two adults in tandem,
with a version for an adult and two children on the way.
If you want one for yourself, we won’t be seeing them until at least 2024,
but preorders are available for around $14,600.00.
There is always something interesting coming out of the minds behind BMW,
and the CE 02 is another concept on their long list.
This sleek, silvery cyberpunk sci-fi bike is entirely automatic with no foot-pedals
to be found, but with the intention of adding footrests later.
Strapped with a nearly 15-horsepower belt-drive engine, the CE 02 is not only entirely electric,
but BMW also says it can reach a top speed of 56 miles per hour.
And while the CE 02 is only in its conceptual stages,
the CE 04 is another futuristic electric scooter from BMW that will be going into production.
The slightly smaller 12-horsepower battery
it’s supplied with gives it a top speed of 75 miles per hour.
If you want to scoop one up yourself, the CE 04
will be around $12,000 on release.
JetPack Aviation has some new news worth mentioning.
We’ve previously covered this company and the JB9 in one of our videos.
The inventors of the first Jetpack have an update; their jetpack training school.
For just under $5,000, you can get two days of training with their equipment, their team,
and a minimum of 3 flights for each of those days.
They state that no previous experience is necessary, and on completion of their course,
you’ll receive a certificate.
The folks over at JetPack Aviation are branching
out from their namesake with the simply named Speeder.
This Speeder is an interesting take on the classic sci-fi machine with self-stabilization.
It lacks the requirement of a pilot’s license, at least with the Ultralight version.
Using four engines, it manages a max altitude of 15,000 feet, although if you’re looking to
reach those heights, it would be a good idea to bring some Oxygen with you.
Top speeds of around 150 miles per hour make this a quick and convenient method of transportation,
and you’ll need to be quick because the flight duration ranges between 10 and 22 minutes.
Anything beyond light or moderate rain will be a no-go. However, if you do lose
an engine at some point during transit, there is sophisticated engine management in place.
For your own Speeder, you’re looking at a price point of around $380,000
for the Recreational Version.
Nearly a decade ago, the Australian athlete Dan Baldwin invented the first
Ungoverned powerboard called the One. Now we have the successor with the Vendetta.
This is an electric version of the predecessor with distinct differences in the motors;
two brushless DC motors replace the singular four-stroke engine.
Weighing in at less than half than the board that came before it at 43-pounds,
the Vendetta is not only lighter but quicker too. Opposed to the One’s top speed of 19
miles per hour, this treaded traveler can top out at around 31 miles per hour.
A user of around 165 pounds could expect a 40-minute ride at about 16 miles per hour.
If you wanted one for yourself,
they are planning to release it at approximately $5,800.
Introducing an electric cargo trike that tackles the corner turning instability
of the three-wheeled designs. The trike is called Lastkraftflitzer,
try to say that three times fast, and is German for “truck speedster.”
This pedal-less prize from the German mobility company ZF Friedrichshafen
features 220-Volt in the rear hub and a top speed of 28 miles per hour.
The Truck Speedster is interesting in that the headlights remain parallel
with the road when turning into corners. And with brakes at both the front and
a motor-integrated one in the rear, this German engineering can halt easily.
And to help against theft and damage, a parking brake, anti-theft immobilization system,
and a tilt-lock mechanism are all automatically engaged.
As of right now, there is no production date scheduled, but stay tuned and let us know in
the comments if you want us to follow this One up with any future updates!
Perhaps you have a trusty steed, and you just need something a bit smaller for maneuvering campus,
a business park, or an airport. That’s where the C+WalkT from Toyota comes in.
One of the design aspects of this three-wheeled scooter is to quote
“ease the burden of walking on elderly users engaged in security work.” Because of this,
you can expect speed to be a bit more regulated, with a top speed of 6.2 miles per hour.
And for safety, it also features obstacle detection with visual alerts,
a sound alarm. Also, it will decelerate to around 1.2 miles per hour to help prevent a collision.
The C+WalkT can support riders up to 220 pounds,
but there is no word on the production outside of Japan.
Those of you familiar with recumbent tricycles may be interested in the
velomobile named Kinner from Finnish inventor Ari Jukka Luomaranta.
This polished, elongated-egg-shaped quad is classified as an electrically assisted bicycle
in Finland. It is composed of a composite chassis, padded bucket seats, and a steering yoke.
As of right now, the final design is not finished as it lacks a motor. The aim is
to get something that can bring the Kinner to a cruising speed with the idea that the rider
can take over. There has even been talk of a version that lacks the motor altogether.
PIN-code-activated anti-theft functionality, more robust wheel options,
side mirrors, and LED lights are all in talks to make the final cut.
If you want one for yourself, Luomaranta is accepting $500
reservation deposits with a final price tag planned at around $17,500.
Do you love ebikes but want to take that next step in personal electric transportation?
The Electrom Light Electric Vehicle, or LEV for short, may just be what you’re after.
It features a unique Generator & Chain Drive system that allows the rider to push inclines
in a two-wheel-drive mode. Once you pick up speed to 9 miles per hour and beyond,
the speed at which you pedal does not affect the speed at which the LEV moves.
This means you can pedal at a comfortable rate while pushing the throttle for higher speeds.
With a top speed of 40 miles per hour, you can get a range of about 124 miles out of the LEV. Options
for a second 2,800 Watt-hour can double that range with some regenerative braking assistance.
Weighing in at 155 pounds, this in-betweener vehicle
houses a nearly 40-gallon cargo hub in the rear.
They are set to go for just a little over $10,000
if you’re interested in picking one up yourself.
We’re seeing many large automotive companies taking steps toward electric,
and Honda is no different. In 2019, the Japanese company released their first
electric delivery scooter, the Benly e, designed for business fleets.
Then after the Benly e came another addition to their ongoing Gyro series with the Gyro e Cargo
Trike. And now, we are taking a look at the latest addition to that series, the Gyro Canopy e.
Per charge, the Gyro Canopy e sees a range of just under 48 miles with an average speed
of 18.6 miles per hour.
This three-wheeler from Honda has a contract attached.
As part of its 100% zero-emission by 2040, Honda asks that customers sign a contract to return
all batteries that are no longer in use.
If you’re willing to take the pledge,
you’re looking at a price of around $6,200.
Japan has had a firm grip on a variety of electronics for decades,
and that includes vehicles. Icoma is a Japanese
startup with an exciting prototype they call the Tatamel Bike.
This unique electric bike is designed to fit under a desk when not in use. When folded,
the Tatamel Bike and its 600-Watt motor can fit under nearly any desk over two feet tall.
When unfolded, estimates for the bike’s performance include a top
speed of 25 miles per hour and a range of around 31 miles on a single charge.
The side panels can be interchanged for advertising or
other signage. A complete LED lighting system,
power-sharing battery, and front and rear suspension are all featured as well.
Icoma plans on going into production with the Tatamel Bike sometime in the future,
but until then, why don’t you head to the comments and let us know what you thought of the video.
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