When it comes to getting from point A to point B, you've got your traditional modes of transportation;
cars, bicycles, motorbikes, and a few variations in between.
But you might be surprised to find out that that's not the only way to get around.
2021 will see innovative and creative companies pushing the once peculiar personal vehicles.
Let's check out 10 of the most innovative personal transports currently in development
in 2021?
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Mopeds have never been the most stylish or sophisticated way to get around.
Still, with the Segway eMoped C80, the humble moped may finally have a shot.
Segway Inc is best known for, well, inventing the Segway, but they have spent the last 20
years branching out into other two-wheeled modes of transportation.
This latest business venture is a sleek looking smart Segway, with cutting edge features such
as a smart anti-theft mechanism, mobile app integration, and auto cruise.
But they haven't taken reliability out of the equation, A 24Ah lithium-ion battery rated at 1152 Wh of energy,
can take you on a journey of up to 52.8 miles on a single charge.
But I think it's time we Segway into our next pick.
While it's not your typical mode of transport, special mention has to go to the 'Loomo personal
robot.'
I think we can all agree having a robot companion is kind of nice, but Loomo doubles up as a
Segway.
Meaning you can walk or ride off into the sunset with your AI-powered, hopefully-not-sentient,
robot friend.
In development by a Brooklyn-based start-up, the CLIP can be attached to any bicycle, converting
into an e-bike.
It assists the user in pedaling, alleviating the most taxing part of riding a bike.
This makes it perfect to use on those big hills or after leg day at the gym.
When it's released later this year, it's sure to make for a convenient, portable, and cheap
alternative to a full-blown e-bike.
With a 10-15-mile range and a charge time of 40 minutes, the CLIP affords you bragging
rights about biking to work each day, with less effort on your part.
Speeding into our next pick, the 'CityQ' is a 4-wheeled electric bicycle that feels and
functions just like a car.
As cities continue to struggle with traffic problems, the CityQ will allow you to bypass
all roads if you live in Europe, that is.
The Oslo-based CityQ is a front runner in weather-protected bicycles, and the CityQ
will hopefully extend that legacy.
Despite its car-like appearance, it is compliant with European regulations for e-bikes, as
the driver has to pedal.
With the CityQ, you can transport others, carry additional luggage, and be protected
from the weather during your biking experience.
It is developed for daily urban commuting and is designed to drive on both car and bike
lanes.
But remember to pedal hard if you're in a car lane.
I mean, I personally wouldn't want to be stuck behind that thing!
The 2021 Spyder F3 Limited by CAN-AM is a 3 wheeled motorcycle designed to be a more
robust and comfortable alternative to a traditional motorbike.
The third wheel provides more stability and a more effortless driving experience.
Keeping the perks of being able to zip between cars in traffic while reducing the risk of
you falling over and breaking your neck.
However, you may break your neck if you look at the 7.8-inch-wide LCD color display while
driving, and that's right, there's an LCD display in this thing.
The ROTAX 1300 ACE engine is another big selling point.
It's efficient, powerful, and extremely low maintenance.
If it'll fill the 3wheel motorcycle shaped hole in your heart, then it's probably for you.
The 'Mark VIII DryCycle' is a Fully Enclosed Pedal Cycle from DryCycle Ltd, with all the
bells and whistles.
DryCycle Limited is a UK based company, so it is pretty self-evident why they made a
bike that protects you from the rain.
It's legally an Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle.
So you can be the biggest Flexer at your local bike track, but it meets all the requirements
for use on the road.
Some of its cutting-edge features include a crash and endurability tested framework,
LED lights, reflectors, a smart alarm system, a secure locking system, and a GPS tracking
system.
It'll also get you where you need to be with a 50-mile range on a 2.5-hour charging time.
If you have a mountain between you and your place of work, this is the mode of transport
for you.
The Mountain Cart 4x4 is being developed by EV4, a company based in Warsaw, Poland.
While from some angles, it looks like the shell of a car from the early 1900s, it will
get you over any terrain you could throw at it.
It sports 20-inch wheels with motorcycle tires, powered by a 2,500-W direct-drive for a 75
mile per charge range.
Its four spring shocks help smooth out bumps, and its hydraulic brakes will come in handy
if you find yourself speeding towards a cliff.
Definitely not for the faint-hearted!
Moving on to an innovative taxi replacement, the P1 and P2 Platform being developed in
Tel-Aviv, Israel, promises the next generation of E mobility.
REE Automotive is an electric platform leader, reinventing e-mobility.
These platforms provide excellent flexibility due to their detachability and an endless
range of motors, gearboxes, brakes, and steering systems.
REE Automotive boasts that they can turn these things into just about anything.
It really is the perfect custom e-vehicle base, something that other smaller manufacturers
can use to develop new models and designs.
The P4, P6, and P7 will also be available, fulfilling the role of delivery trucks due
to their ability to handle heavier loads.
And with AI-self-driving cars just around the corner, we could be seeing a revolution
in custom-self-driving utility vehicles very soon!
Next up is the Screecher from Sunox.
Despite its somewhat misleading name, this innovative cycle DOESN'T make a loud screeching
noise!
However, it is an environmentally friendly, solar-assisted pedal cycle that can go zero
to 15 miles per hour in just 5 seconds.
The large roof and utility tray-mounted solar panels feed power into a 48V lithium-ion battery
in just six hours.
Or you can opt for a four-hour charge by plugging it into a standard power outlet.
Out of all the vehicles on this list, the Screecher has the lowest carbon footprint
if you rely entirely on solar power.
The downside to this is cloudy conditions will render this vehicle useless!
A rider can expect to travel about 20 miles in normal conditions.
Its four-wheel drive capabilities allow it to adjust to different types of terrain.
Sunox claims that the Screecher will be distributed worldwide, from retirement homes in Florida
to the mountains of China.
So, if you're okay with riding what looks like a solar-powered golf cart, this could
be worth checking out.
At number 2 is the SUS1 by Stilride.
The SUS1 started its life as a government-funded research project and is now being designed
in partnership with product development company Semcom.
Stilride is taking what it claims is an eco-friendly approach to electric scooters, building the
SUS1 out of folded stainless steel sheets.
As you can see, the SUS-1 is very stylish and futuristic, sporting a metallic black
look.
If that's not your style, though, let me introduce the Vintage Stilride, which would blend in
perfectly on the streets of Italy.
A full range of specs have yet to be announced, though, and with Stilride tentatively planning
a release sometime in 2022 or 2023, this is definitely one to keep an eye out for.
The Spacebar, being developed by Katalis in Indonesia, is a foldable utility scooter with
a surprising amount of speed, power, and function for its blocky shape.
Apparently inspired after the Honda Motocompo from the early '80s, the Spacebar's handlebars
fold down, and the entire moped can fit in the trunk of the car for easy transport.
It is definitely as stylish as it is useful, rocking a blocky, metallic, futuristic design.
The lightweight aluminum frame is decked out with railings and platforms to carry luggage,
groceries, or cargo.
According to Katalis, the Spacebar takes its name from the spacebar on a computer keyboard,
making space between words as it darts through the busy streets.
Despite being small in size, it packs a punch with a 1200-watt electric motor.
Julian Palapa, the principal designer of Katalis, says: "It is small but fierce, like a piece
of chili."
This is the forte of Katalis.
You only need to look at the Anime inspired EV 500 and EV1k/56 to see that.