Piaggio endows new MP3 tilting 3-wheeler with first-in-class radar system

The new generation of Piaggio’s MP3 leaning three-wheeled scooters has debuted with two models, the 400 HPE and 530 HPE. Both feature updated looks and engines, as well as a host of fresh electronic gear, including a rear-facing radar and camera combo…. Continue reading Piaggio endows new MP3 tilting 3-wheeler with first-in-class radar system

Lime adds e-moto to Long Beach rental fleet for summer-long trial

Shared micromobility outfit Lime has launched a pilot in Long Beach, California, to test a new fleet member. The Citra electric two-wheeler offers seated throttle-only motoring at up to 20 mph, and comes packing the company’s latest battery tech.Contin… Continue reading Lime adds e-moto to Long Beach rental fleet for summer-long trial

Lime adds e-moto to Long Beach rental fleet for summer-long trial

Shared micromobility outfit Lime has launched a pilot in Long Beach, California, to test a new fleet member. The Citra electric two-wheeler offers seated throttle-only motoring at up to 20 mph, and comes packing the company’s latest battery tech.Contin… Continue reading Lime adds e-moto to Long Beach rental fleet for summer-long trial

Afreda S6 3-wheeled e-scooter folds, tilts and rolls over uneven ground

Although electric scooters are becoming extremely popular, the things are still just a little too unstable for some people. The Afreda S6 was designed with such folks in mind, as it features two front wheels that independently tilt into turns – plus it… Continue reading Afreda S6 3-wheeled e-scooter folds, tilts and rolls over uneven ground

Xiaomi Cryptographically Signs Scooter Firmware – What’s Next?

The dash of Xiaomi Mi 1S scooter, with the top panel taken off and an USB-UART adapter connected to the dashboard, sniffing the firmware update process

[Daljeet Nandha] from [RoboCoffee] writes to us, sharing his research on cryptographic signature-based firmware authenticity checks recently added to the Xiaomi Mi scooter firmware. Those scooters use an OTA firmware …read more Continue reading Xiaomi Cryptographically Signs Scooter Firmware – What’s Next?

E-scooter injury rates are worse than motorcycles, new study finds

Their appeal as a last-mile transport solution in urban areas has seen a huge uptake of e-scooters in cities around the world, driven by the simplicity of dock-free, smartphone-based schemes that make hopping on and off a breeze. But this convenience d… Continue reading E-scooter injury rates are worse than motorcycles, new study finds

Segway unleashes crazy powerful GT series electric kickscooters

After announcing a new batch of high-powered electric kickscooters early last month, Segway has now launched the GT series on Indiegogo – with the GT2 SuperScooter capable of a crazy top speed of 43.5 mph.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, Tran… Continue reading Segway unleashes crazy powerful GT series electric kickscooters

Segway unleashes crazy powerful GT series electric kickscooters

After announcing a new batch of high-powered electric kickscooters early last month, Segway has now launched the GT series on Indiegogo – with the GT2 SuperScooter capable of a crazy top speed of 43.5 mph.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, Tran… Continue reading Segway unleashes crazy powerful GT series electric kickscooters

AI-powered system will auto-enforce speed restrictions on scooters

A new “Pedestrian Shield” system will auto-adjust speed restrictions on rental scooters depending on whether they’re on the road or the footpath, using cameras and AI-powered analysis to assess the environment, and using GPS to enforce no-ride zones.Co… Continue reading AI-powered system will auto-enforce speed restrictions on scooters