Urban Transport
There's always a better way to get from A to B. Here's New Atlas' take on the most innovative modes of transport emerging in the 21st century.
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JoyErider motorized inline skates are controlled by tapping one's foot
April 20, 2023Although motorized inline skates are now becoming "a thing," most of them still require users to carry a handheld remote. The JoyErider skates are different, however, in that they're controlled by the user's foot-taps. -
Stilride announces production model of its folded-steel electric scooter
April 10, 2023Back in 2020 we first heard about the SUS1, a prototype folded-steel electric scooter made by Swedish startup Stilride. Well, the company has now announced full specs and pricing on the production version of the vehicle, called the Stilride 1. -
Magnetic skateboard pops on and off of a matching backpack
March 31, 2023Skateboarding can be a fun way of commuting, but most boards have to be either carried by hand or strapped onto a backpack when not in use. The Koala Boards skateboard offers an easier alternative, as it magnetically snaps onto an accompanying pack. -
Cargo-hauling electric scooters make for a riveting ride
March 17, 2023We've seen a bunch of ebikes roll out recently that are pitched as two-wheeled SUVs. Now the electric scoot is getting in on the cargo-hauling action courtesy of Poland's Jacek Skopinski and his riveted-frame seated and stand-up models. -
JCR electric skateboard's speed is controlled by leaning fore and aft
March 14, 2023While there are now a ton of electric skateboards on the market, almost all of them are controlled by a handheld remote. The Chinese-made JCR Board, however, is controlled by shifting your weight – leaving your hands free. -
Segway aims to be quick off the mark with E300SE electric scoot
March 02, 2023Segway Europe has announced its micro-mobility lineup for 2023, which includes a hub-drive sit-down electric scooter with a per-charge range of 130 km or more, a blistering sub-3-second sprint to 50 km/h and a top speed of up to 105 km/h. -
Roadrunner Pro seated e-scoot rides with 1,800-Wh battery and 4-kW motors
February 14, 2023VoroMotors has announced a Pro model upgrade to 2021's Roadrunner sit-down electric scoot, which brings more motor power for over 50 mph speeds, a bigger battery with up to 50 miles of riding available, full suspension and chunkier stretch seating. -
Venture folding seated e-scoot rolls with ebike looks
February 08, 2023Many commuters are now looking at ways to do so without having to drive the gas-guzzling car. Electrified scoots and bikes are proving very popular, but the UK's Zinc Sports has merged the two for a folding sit-down scooter called the Venture. -
Former Lilium designer debuts "highly athletic" wearable vehicle
February 01, 2023Munich-based designer Andrea Mocellin has presented his latest personal mobility device. The Exo-Line is an exoskeleton-inspired, battery-powered wearable vehicle you can lower yourself onto chest-first for a "physically engaging riding experience." -
Bondi designed to offer a more stable standing ride
January 30, 2023For folks looking to get around the city quietly and cleanly, ebikes and e-scooters are popular choices. But if you want to throttle only and a kickscoot feels a little too unstable, the Bondi large-wheel electric scoot could be worth a ride. -
Rollkers put a motorized moving sidewalk under your feet
January 16, 2023Admit it – when you walk on one of those "moving sidewalks" at an airport, you like to pretend that you're easily able to stroll at superhuman speeds. Well, Rollkers are designed to give you that same sensation, as you walk down city streets. -
Lectric launches XP Trike featuring novel single hub rear drive
January 13, 2023Not every bike rider is able to join the two-wheel pedal-assist revolution, and Arizona's wallet-friendly ebike maker Lectric has responded to folks looking for the improved stability offered by a third wheel with the launch of the XP Trike. -
Pininfarina-designed Holon "people-mover" EV set to enter service
January 09, 2023Italian design house Pininfarina is usually associated with supercars such as Ferraris. Now, however, the company has teamed up with Austrian mobility firm Benteler to produce an autonomous electric shuttle known as the Holon. -
Mate SUV cargo ebike designed to replace its automotive namesake
December 16, 2022We've seen a few pedal-assist bikes pitched as alternatives to the family car recently, including the Vanmoof V, Lectric's XPremium and the Pino Cargo from Hase Bikes. The latest to throw down the e-mobility gauntlet is the capable-looking Mate SUV. -
Cake developing semi-autonomous electric ATV for sustainable farming
December 14, 2022Swedish electric moto maker Cake is aiming to help clean up large-scale farming operations by replacing polluting machinery with the Kibb, an electric four-wheeler that can ride like an all-terrain vehicle or serve as an autonomous cargo hauler.
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