Battery-swappable Japanese e-scooter folds smaller than a briefcase

There are a surprising number of folding electric scooters out there designed to fit in a basic backpack or even shoulder bag, but Japanese personal mobility company Shimizu has even bigger … er … tinier aspirations. It’s currently refining a proto… Continue reading Battery-swappable Japanese e-scooter folds smaller than a briefcase

Hands-on: The Veemo pedal-electric velomobile gets put through its paces

When it comes to electric vehicles, there’s definitely a gap between small, simple ebikes and larger, costlier electric cars. The new-and-improved Veemo velomobile is intended to firmly fill that niche – and I recently got to try it out for myself.Cont… Continue reading Hands-on: The Veemo pedal-electric velomobile gets put through its paces

The classic Segway personal transporter will cease production in July

One of the most iconic inventions of the 21st century is about to be retired. Segway’s namesake self-balancing scooter, the Segway PT, will officially cease production next month. It’ll no doubt leave a lasting legacy – albeit probably not the one the … Continue reading The classic Segway personal transporter will cease production in July