# Responsive Electronic Longboards The ACTON BLINK is a Electric Skateboard Made for Commuting By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-11-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acton-blink References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/acton-blink-most-advanced-eboards-ever--2) An American tech startup is currently running a crowdfunding campaign on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-ebike) for an electronic skateboard called the 'ACTON BLINK' that is made for [modern commuting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventon-level-3). With a growing number of consumers looking for cheaper and more eco-conscious modes of transportation this suped-up longboard could be a viable option. The ACTON BLINK is an electronic skateboard that features advanced technology in every element of its design. Unlike other eboards that use analog decks, the ACTON BLINK is made of space-age materials that respond to the user's movements just like a sportscar. The longboard is also capable of travelling 22 miles per charge and handling hills with ease thanks to its advanced hub motors and its powerful four-wheel drive. With three different models for everyday needs, the ACTON BLINK is the ideal choice for commuting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electronic Skateboards:** The rise in environmentally-conscious consumers and the need for efficient urban transportation presents opportunities to innovate in the electronic skateboard industry. - **Advanced Mobility:** Advanced hub motors and motor-powered wheels present opportunities to innovate in personal mobility devices for urban commuters. - **Space-age Materials:** The use of advanced materials and responsive design in personal mobility devices presents opportunities for innovation in materials science and the development of responsive interfaces. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The rise in environmentally-conscious commuters and the need for efficient urban transportation presents opportunities for transportation companies to innovate in personal mobility devices. - **Sports/recreation:** The integration of advanced technology and responsive design in sports equipment presents opportunities for innovation in the sports and recreation industry. - **Materials Science:** The use of space-age materials and responsive design in personal mobility devices presents opportunities for innovation in materials science and the development of responsive interfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-electric-skateboard.md) - [Electric Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.md) - [Electric Skateboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Flexible Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-belt.md) - [Highly Portable Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetazs-knight-pro.md)