Motorized wheel-on-a-pole sticks it to electric skateboards

If you sometimes want an electric boost while skateboarding, but don’t want an electric skateboard, then you might like REM. It’s essentially a handheld “power stick” that works completely independent of the user’s board.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban… Continue reading Motorized wheel-on-a-pole sticks it to electric skateboards

Corsair F4U electric longboard hits 30 mph, and folds in a jiffy

Electric longboards definitely track better than shorter e-skateboards, making them great for commuting … but they are harder to carry and store. The speedy Corsair F4U addresses that shortcoming with what looks like a quick and easy folding mechanism…. Continue reading Corsair F4U electric longboard hits 30 mph, and folds in a jiffy

Velocity Etch electric skateboard crosses a RipStik with a longboard

The Razor RipStik is a skateboard with just two inline caster wheels and a split deck that allows riders to carve into turns, snowboard-style. Currently on Kickstarter, the Velocity Etch takes that design and applies it to an electric longboard.Continu… Continue reading Velocity Etch electric skateboard crosses a RipStik with a longboard

JCR electric skateboard’s speed is controlled by leaning fore and aft

While there are now a ton of electric skateboards on the market, almost all of them are controlled by a handheld remote. The Chinese-made JCR Board, however, is controlled by shifting your weight – leaving your hands free.Continue ReadingCategory: Urba… Continue reading JCR electric skateboard’s speed is controlled by leaning fore and aft

Traveler Board electric longboard comes apart when it’s time to fly

Electric longboards may be a cool and handy form of urban transportation, but they’re typically too big to carry in an airline-friendly bag. The aptly-named Traveler Board is an exception, and while it’s made with portability in mind, it still boasts s… Continue reading Traveler Board electric longboard comes apart when it’s time to fly

More capable, better performing Onewheel electric boards roll out

The urban e-micromobility mix includes lots of different ways to get around. Some roll on two wheels, others have an extra wheel for stability, and there are microcars too. And then there are Onewheel skateboards. Maker Future Motion has now announced … Continue reading More capable, better performing Onewheel electric boards roll out

Evolve’s supercar-inspired electric skateboard hits a blistering 50 km/h

By taking lessons from the world of supercar design and leveraging its own expertise built up over 13 years of production, Australian outfit Evolve has just wheeled out its most advanced electric skateboard to date. The newly introduced Hadean series f… Continue reading Evolve’s supercar-inspired electric skateboard hits a blistering 50 km/h

Startup launches three electric rides, reveals motorcycles in development

California’s X Mobility Motors has launched its first three products – an electric skateboard, an electric kickscooter and a folding ebike. But perhaps even more enticing are plans to launch a couple of electric motorcycles later in the year.Continue R… Continue reading Startup launches three electric rides, reveals motorcycles in development

Poland’s EV4 heads to the mountains with electric cart and skateboard

Last year, Polish engineer Jack Skopinski launched an electric trail machine designed for disabled riders wanting to venture off the beaten track. Around the same time, he built an off-road electric skateboard featuring two 2,500-W motors. Now he’s mad… Continue reading Poland’s EV4 heads to the mountains with electric cart and skateboard