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

Aptly named Beast combines stand-up e-scooting with sit-down karting

Shenzhen-based e-mobility company Fiido is about to return to Indiegogo with another electric ride. This time it’s not a nifty folding ebike though, but a powerful off-road e-scoot/go-kart mashup called the Beast – which comes with dual motors, a big b… Continue reading Aptly named Beast combines stand-up e-scooting with sit-down karting

Yamaha offers cleaner, quieter electric alternative to 50-cc scooters

Electric scooters offer an economical, eco-friendly way for city folk to zip through the streets without having to pump away at ebike pedals, and Yamaha has just launched its first “50-cc equivalent” model for the European market – the 2022 Neo’s, comp… Continue reading Yamaha offers cleaner, quieter electric alternative to 50-cc scooters

Razor reworks its classic kickscooter for the e-mobility age

Back in 2000, an aluminum-framed kickscooter went on sale in the US and became an almost instant hit. The Razor A has now been reimagined for the electric age with a focus on the adult rider, boasting a top speed of 18 mph and up to 18 miles of range.C… Continue reading Razor reworks its classic kickscooter for the e-mobility age

Zero-One premium electric scooter inches closer to production

Berlin-based e-mobility startup Naon has revealed that its first e-scoot is moving into pre-production prototyping. The Zero-One comes in two model options with top speeds of up to 100 km/h on offer, and two battery packs can be installed for 140 km of… Continue reading Zero-One premium electric scooter inches closer to production

Nmoto takes BMW scooters back to the Golden Age with art deco bodykits

Miami custom shop Nmoto has a bit of a thing for the art deco era, and it’s now released a (very expensive) carbon bodykit that can transform a current-model BMW C 400 X scooter into a bulbous retro ride inspired by a little-known 1936 custom bike.Cont… Continue reading Nmoto takes BMW scooters back to the Golden Age with art deco bodykits

Startup taps spirit of BMX for Pipegun electric kickbike

A startup out of Istanbul, Turkey, called Tozz Bike is hoping to inject some fun into getting around city streets with a stand-up electric kickbike called the Pipegun #1 that’s inspired by BMX bikes and skateboarding.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Tra… Continue reading Startup taps spirit of BMX for Pipegun electric kickbike

Honda rides out covered electric cargo scoot with swappable batteries

Honda Japan has announced an electric version of its popular three-wheeled Gyro business scooter. The Gyro Canopy e is a covered version of the Gyro e launched earlier this year, and benefits from the same swappable battery convenience.Continue Reading… Continue reading Honda rides out covered electric cargo scoot with swappable batteries

Angular e-scooter collapses down to backpack proportions between rides

Four years ago, California-based Blizwheel hit Kickstarter with a pair of electric skates that strap to a user’s feet for powered rolling, and then fold flat to be carried in a bag between rides. Now the ESkates are being joined by a folding electric k… Continue reading Angular e-scooter collapses down to backpack proportions between rides

Scooterson rides out fat-tire Rolley+ smart e-scooter

We’ve seen a number of fat tire electric scooters over the years, such as the Scrooser and Phatty, but the similar-looking Scooterson Rolley+ is claimed to be more feature-packed and smarter than the rest, as well as being easy to ride.Continue Reading… Continue reading Scooterson rides out fat-tire Rolley+ smart e-scooter