As far as personal electronic transportation vehicles go, the electric Urb-E scooter provides the right balance between functionality and portability.
Able to fold up into an upright position, the Urb-E scooter allows the user to bring their scooter with them, regardless of where they might find themselves, be it on a subway or an elevator. The Urb-E scooter comes in a variety of dazzling colors, weighs 25 pounds and has a driving range of 20 miles per charge, with one charge lasting about three hours. If however, you're concerned about your scooter dying on you, it does have a phone dock that will act as a dashboard and display exactly how much battery life you have.
Ecological Mobility Solutions–the company behind the Urb-E scooter–hopes to launch a Kickstarter campaign in February at price of $1,000 to $1,500.
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Trend Themes
1. Foldable Electric Scooters - There is an opportunity for manufacturers to create even more lightweight and compact foldable electric scooters with longer battery life.
2. Personal Electric Transportation Vehicles - More companies can design and produce personal electric transportation vehicles as an alternative to traditional cars and bikes.
3. Smart Scooter Technology - Integrating additional smart technology like GPS tracking or theft prevention can improve the overall functionality and security of electric scooters.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Scooter Manufacturing - Manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for electric scooters by creating more lightweight and affordable models.
2. Green Technologies - The demand for eco-friendly transportation alternatives presents an opportunity for companies to explore the development of green transportation technologies.
3. Consumer Electronics - As electronic transportation vehicles continue to grow in popularity, consumer electronics companies can enter the market with their own unique take on the trend.