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The design collaboration that brought us the Revolve wheelchair in 2021 has now turned its attention to the problem of inner-city mobility. Noting that many SUV-sized vehicles around town only have a single occupant, the team has designed a compact EV for one.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles, city car, Mobility, Concept Cars

Shift Robotics began as a Carnegie Mellon spin-off, its first product was funded by Kickstarter so do not dismiss them as just another set of strap-on electric roller skates.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Moonwalker, Carnegie Mellon, Mobility, Walk, Assistive Technologies

Back in 2022, the strange-looking prototype igus:bike rolled into the spotlight boasting an angular frame, funky wheels and even bearings made using recycled plastic. Now the newly-named RCYL bike is riding into production.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Mobility, Rugged, Plastics, Plastic waste, sustainable design

After taking care of wild riders with the XPeak fat-tire off-roader, Phoenix-based budget-friendly ebike brand Lectric is now riding into the full-size commuter space with the XPress – which can be had for under a grand.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: ebikes, Pedal-assisted, City, urban transport, Mobility

Cars are very much rolling computers today. They contain a network of electronic control units (ECUs), with between 70 and 100 being installed in every modern vehicle. These computing units control engine functions, regulate braking behaviour and monitor the air conditioning system. The next step will be HCPs (High-...

Honda has found a new application for its sit-down Segway for lazy shoppers launched last year. The Uni-One is being merged with VR goggles for "a first-of-its-kind extended reality experience that merges the joy of mobility with virtual reality adventures."Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Honda, Virtual Reality, Mobility, SXSW, Electric Vehicles, Wheelchairs

Consumer electronics multinational Acer nudged into the electric mobility space last year with the cool-looking ebii ebike. Now its Predator gaming arm is joining the party with the Extreme e-scooter.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Acer, Electric Vehicles, Scooter, Mobility

Taiwan's battery-swap and e-scoot company Gogoro is about to land on South American soil, thanks to a partnership with energy company Copec. The move will see GoStations and electric Smartscooters roll out in Chile and Colombia.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, TransportTags: Gogoro, Mobility, Electric Vehicles, Battery Technology