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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Back in 2014, e-mobility company AEMotion set out to "combine the agility of a motorcycle with the safety profile of a four-wheeled vehicle." After much prototyping, its two-person tilting creation is up for pre-order ahead of production next year.
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Fat tires are not uncommon among Addmotor's range of electric tricycles, particularly for those built to venture beyond city limits. But the firm's "most versatile" model – the Greattan D utility e-trike – rolls with monstrous 7-inch fat tires.
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When it comes to motorized inline skates, pretty much every product we've seen requires you to buy a whole new set of electric skates. The Blade Booster is different, as it adds a removable powered wheel to your existing third-party rollerblades.
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August 16, 2025 | Joe SalasI figured the ST3 Pro would be just another test ride before I went back to my long-range scooter missile. Instead, it's the Rolls-Royce of scooters – how do you come back from that?
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August 12, 2025 | Paul RiddenMicro-mobility outfit JackRabbit has launched a new micro-bike category, and the first models in the MG Platform family – an electric micro bike for two and a rough-ready cargo hauler.
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July 29, 2025 | Paul RiddenThough ebikes can be a great way to get around town without getting out of puff, they're not suitable for every rider. Some folks benefit from an extra wheel, lower assist speeds and extra comfort. Velotric's Triker ticks all those boxes and more.
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July 20, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe Lopifit might look like an oversized electric kick scooter, but it's also got a treadmill built into the footboard. You can walk while you ride, so you actually get your steps in while you speedily commute to your destination.
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July 19, 2025 | Paul RiddenEven though I'm a regular ebiker, as I get older I'm tempted by the stability and ease that e-trikes offer. But they're often quite a hefty financial investment. The Cerana T2 mid-motor model most definitely rides in the budget-friendly bike lane.
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July 18, 2025 | Paul RiddenWe've featured a number of cargo ebikes that are pitched as family car alternatives. We've also covered a bunch of velomobiles over the years. The ZET pedal-assist quadricycle combines the best of both for a family hauler, minivan or personal cruiser.
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July 18, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalUK-based mobility company Bo has racing in its blood, and its latest creation is designed to bring that heritage to the forefront in the form of a high performance, 100-mph+ electric scooter.
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July 15, 2025 | Paul RiddenPretty much all of the fantastic inventions from YouTube creator James Bruton are bizarre engineering oddities. But when the former toy maker says that one of his wacky omnidirectional rides "behaves weirdly" – a closer look is definitely warranted.
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July 12, 2025 | Paul RiddenA couple of years ago, Arizona's Lectric built on its success in the low-cost ebike space by launching a model geared towards folks looking for more stability. Now the XP Trike has been updated with a more powerful motor and a bigger battery.
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July 11, 2025 | Paul RiddenElectric microcars offer a clean and quiet way to zip around city streets. The latest model from GEM is certainly clean, but not so quiet thanks to a 124-dB siren. This is part of a compact low-speed ambulance designed for localized emergency response.
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July 06, 2025 | Paul RiddenGermany's Hase Bikes has tapped Bosch power to ride on an updated version of its longest-running model, the Kettwiesel. This makes 100 Nm of torque available and can amplify pedal effort by as much as 400%.
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June 28, 2025 | Joe SalasInMotion claims 59 miles of range. I pushed this thing hard, full throttle, and what I found honestly surprised me. If you're big, tall, love scooter shenanigans, or just want to know the truth behind the specs, this one's worth giving a read.
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June 24, 2025 | Paul RiddenThough InMotion does have a bunch of two-wheeled transport solutions in its webshop, the company is probably best known for its championing of monowheel adventuring. Now a new flagship e-unicycle is ready to conquer the city.
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June 22, 2025 | Paul RiddenFor many delivery riders, a supersized cargo box worn like a backpack and a powerful ebike are all that's needed to keep goods moving in the city. Multiple large packages require bigger thinking, as seen in Honda's upcoming Fastport eQuad.
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June 17, 2025 | Paul RiddenTeenage Engineering has put its unique stamp on budget and high-end audio gear over the years, but has also ventured outside of its box on occasion. The latest example of that is an electric moped/scooter called the epa-1, developed with Vässla.
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