Niu launches $599 electric kick scooter for last-mile travel

Chinese mobility company Niu has added to its portfolio of electric two-wheelers with its first ever kick scooter, designed to plug a hole in the daily travels of urban commuters. The Niu Kick Scooter is destined for US and European markets, and promis… Continue reading Niu launches $599 electric kick scooter for last-mile travel

Polestar’s electric cargo “sled” concept can cut it in the bike lane

Advances in electric propulsion have opened up some interesting possibilities when it comes to moving goods through busy urban areas, from all manner of electric cargo bikes to more peculiar creations, like scooters that carry their loads inside their … Continue reading Polestar’s electric cargo “sled” concept can cut it in the bike lane

Full-suspension all-terrain super-scooter accelerates to 60 mph

One of the fastest stand-up electric scooters the world has ever seen, the new Wolf King lands on top of Kaabo’s folding scooter lineup. Able to accelerate to highway speeds in mere seconds, the King doesn’t stop gaining speed until it hits 60 mph. Wit… Continue reading Full-suspension all-terrain super-scooter accelerates to 60 mph

Electric scooter folds to become a hand trolley

There are doubtless many people who ride an electric scooter to the grocery store, then switch to a shopping cart once they get there. The Singaporean-designed Mimo C1 simplifies things, by combining both functions in one transformable vehicle.Continue… Continue reading Electric scooter folds to become a hand trolley

Italian e-scooter packs big wheels and a stainless steel frame

Although there are now a ton of electric scooters on the market, most of them have tiny wheels that could easily be swallowed by potholes. The Kobra is different, in that it has relatively big, beefy wheels – along with a tubular stainless steel frame…. Continue reading Italian e-scooter packs big wheels and a stainless steel frame

EZRaider stands at the intersection of scooter and quad bike

Israel’s EZRaider takes the electric scooter into new territory – indeed, just about any territory – with a series of offroad-ready four-wheel beasts making up to 18 kW (24 hp). Rugged and fast with long-travel suspension, they look like 4×4 Segways. E… Continue reading EZRaider stands at the intersection of scooter and quad bike

EZRaider stands at the intersection of scooter and quad bike

Israel’s EZRaider takes the electric scooter into new territory – indeed, just about any territory – with a series of offroad-ready four-wheel beasts making up to 18 kW (24 hp). Rugged and fast with long-travel suspension, they look like 4×4 Segways. E… Continue reading EZRaider stands at the intersection of scooter and quad bike

Folding electric scooter can be carried in the hand or in a backpack

Micro-mobility startup WheelKinetic has launched a squat little electric scooter called the BooZter which folds down to a portable package that can be carried by hand or thrown in a backpack.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Sco… Continue reading Folding electric scooter can be carried in the hand or in a backpack

Stilride e-scooter is made from robotically folded stainless steel

Road-legal electric scooters typically consist of a tubular metal frame, covered with plastic body panels. Swedish startup Stilride is taking what it claims is a more eco-friendly approach with a scooter made from folded sheets of stainless steel.Conti… Continue reading Stilride e-scooter is made from robotically folded stainless steel