Urban Transport
There's always a better way to get from A to B. Here's New Atlas checks out the most innovative modes of transport for getting around town in the 21st century.
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Aerorider is an urban commuting solution that cheats wind, rain and traffic to provide a low-cost, environmentally friendly mode of transport. When using the el
While bicycle-sharing services can come in very handy, not everyone wants to pedal a bike everywhere they go. That's where VeloMetro comes into the picture. The startup is developing a point-to-point service that will allow users to rent a sort of e-bike/car hybrid, known as the Veemo.
In a model similar to that used by Gogoro, Honda has started rolling out modular battery exchange stations in Japan and India that each hold a dozen Mobile Power Packs for hot-swaps into electric scooters, motorcycles and rickshaws.
It was just a year ago that we heard about the Uno Bolt, a rather nifty one-wheeled self-balancing electric scooter. Well, if it was still just a bit "too much" scooter for you, it's now got a little sibling named the Mini.
Although you can indeed buy electric Vespas, there are tons of the iconic scooters that are still equipped with combustion engines. If you have one of those classic rides and want to make it electric, the Retrokit may be just what you're looking for.
One problem with electric skateboards is that their long form factor makes them awkward to carry around when not in use. That's why Linky was created. It's a folding electric longboard, that fits inside its own bag.
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November 13, 2026 | C.C. WeissThe all-new KingSong F16 Aven electric unicycle sounds like a type of fighter jet and will feel nearly as fast thanks to the 10,000 peak watts powering you over all types of terrain via a single wheel located mere inches from your gennies. -
October 26, 2026 | Loz BlainAs part of my Joe Salas memorial tour of Rockport, Texas, I spent some time with a sweet, well-built folding electric trike that offers comfy, practical, relaxed cruising perfectly suited to life by the seaside... If you can handle the trike thing! -
October 20, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalIt's news to me that e-trikes aren't as much of a niche interest as I thought. There are so many different styles to suit every rider's preference now. But this one has me especially excited because of one cool trick up its sleeve: a tilting frame. -
October 01, 2026 | Omar KardoudiShift Robotics' Moonwalkers Dusk are the lightest motorized shoes the company has built and the first to come in sizes that actually match your feet. They glow as you go, and an upgraded AI learns your stride in about 10 steps. -
September 04, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalTesla quietly rolled out its Cybercabs in Austin, Texas yesterday. That's the company finally making good on its plan bring these vehicles on to public roads about two years after they were first revealed. Will you be able to ride one soon? -
August 20, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallChinese mini-transport engineering company Blizwheel has spent years evolving lightweight electric scooters that fold like origami to become small enough to vanish inside a standard backpack. Its latest version is perhaps the best yet. -
August 08, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalE-mobility brand Augment's new vehicle is designed for folks who don't want to bother with parking their ride outside. The 360 can fold up and easily roll into an elevator, your apartment, or your office – making city commutes a whole lot easier. -
July 20, 2026 | Joe SalasI've never been one to shy away from trying something new, even if it's dangerous, scary, intimidating, daunting, and all the other adjectives that would make most people go "Oh, heck no!" Electric unicycle? Challenge accepted. -
June 29, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAdmit it: for the longest time, you've wanted an adult-sized tricycle you can ride around town while standing. Halfbike has been making that dream come true for more than a decade, and it's now got a souped-up three-wheeler to take you places. -
June 07, 2026 | Joe SalasIt has no traction control nor anti-lock brake capability. There are no safety nets. It's just raw power at the touch of the throttle, and I love it. And yes – it really has been months since I put gas in my car. -
May 01, 2026 | Ben CoxworthFourteen years ago we first heard about the Elf, a pedal/electric velomobile that could be charged via a rooftop solar panel. Well, there's a new version on the way that'll be cushier, more powerful, and able to seat a second passenger. -
April 30, 2026 | Omar KardoudiCargo e-bikes have always been useful but hard to live with. JackRabbit's MG Cargo bets you shouldn't have to choose, offering a surprisingly light frame, serious carrying capacity, and a fold small enough for a city apartment. -
April 20, 2026 | Omar KardoudiICE Trikes' PERS Chainless setup turns pedaling into electricity, bringing pedal-by-wire tech to a production recumbent trike for the first time. Zero chain maintenance and over 30,000 miles before the drivetrain asks for anything. -
April 12, 2026 | Joe SalasNavee's latest flagship scooter is fast, flashy, and formidable. It feels more like an electric motorcycle than a mere mobility machine. It's not perfect, but its power, planted chassis and premium touches make it one heck of a lavish land yacht. -
March 22, 2026 | Omar KardoudiPopular inventor Colin Furze recently tried recreating the hoverboard from Back to the Future II. He failed, but what he found along the way floats, steers, and might have more to say about urban transport than any hoverboard ever could.
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