# Eco-Friendly Unicycles The Airwheel Unicycle is an Enjoyable & Planet-Preserving Transit Choice By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-03-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airwheel-unicycle-transportation References: [airwheel.ne](http://www.airwheel.ne) [Airwheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airwheel-suitcase) is an innovative company that started with the idea to create fun, technologically advanced and eco-friendly ways of transportation. Its newest venture is the self-balancing, [electric unicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naowheel) called Airwheel Q5. The new design looks like a robotic unicycle. It contains a motor and a rechargeable [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panoramicview-dash-cam) battery. The sleek and compact design is perfect for warm weather transportation in urban environments. With no handles or large accessories, this easily stored transportation device can easily replace the need for bikes and prevent bike theft in major cities. It delivers a smooth and powerful riding experience, with little noise and an extending pedal to increase comfort. The latest version also contains LED lights, for the safest night-time commutes. With over 12 products available, Airwheel holds a solid place in the transportation marketplace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-balancing Unicycles:** Companies can innovate by creating self-balancing unicycles to provide eco-friendly transport options for urban environments. - **Rechargeable Electric Unicycles:** Entrepreneurs can create rechargeable electric unicycles that are compact yet stylish, and function smoothly and silently. - **Smart Unicycles:** Developers can create smart unicycles with added features such as LED lights and extending pedals for a safer and comfortable ride. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can integrate self-balancing unicycles as part of their eco-friendly options for urban environments. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can expand their products by developing innovative rechargeable electric unicycles that can rival bikes and other transportation devices. - **Smart City Solutions:** Smart city planners can harness the benefits of the smart unicycle and integrate them into their urban designs for a cleaner and safer environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Incline-Scaling Electric Unicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclinescaling-electric-unicycle.md) - [Transforming Electric Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaa.md) - [Highway Speed Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v13-challenger.md) - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-naowheel.md) - [Cargo-Friendly Electric Quad Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle.md)