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→