# Magic Motor-Propelled Longboards The Boosted Board Can Take You Uphill While Onlookers Get Puzzled By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boosted-board References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/11/boosted-boards) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl) Taking on the problem of going uphill while on a longboard, the Boosted Board uses an electric motor to propel one up steep inclines. This [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pikaboost) campaign project can be used as a regular long board, or the electric motor can be engaged via a wireless remote to accelerate one up to its top speed of 20mph -- wow, that's fast! At $1,200, the Boosted Board is not a play toy. It's an [eco-friendly transportation device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-electric-scooter) that is being created by Stanford engineering students. The board is lightweight (12-15lbs) despite its motor, and it also includes a brake to keep you from suffering a high-speed crash. Maybe the most fun thing about the Boosted Board is that you can perplex onlookers while going uphill because the motor is so quiet and the wireless remote is so small, it probably can't be detected unless up-close. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Skateboards for Transportation:** There is a growing demand for eco-friendly transportation, and electric longboards provide a unique opportunity for both transportation and recreation. - **Wireless Remote Technology for Vehicles:** The incorporation of wireless remote technology in skateboards and other vehicles provides an opportunity for more convenient and intuitive control. - **Intelligent Urban Mobility:** Electric skateboards are a part of the trend towards more intelligent urban mobility, where sustainable and convenient forms of transportation are gaining popularity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can use electric skateboards as a unique and eco-friendly mode of transportation for short distances and commuting. - **Sports and Recreation Equipment:** The sports and recreation industry can benefit from incorporating wireless remote technology in their products for easier and intuitive control. - **Energy and Sustainability:** The energy and sustainability industry can take advantage of the trend towards electric longboards as an opportunity for eco-friendly transportation and reducing carbon footprint. ## 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) - [All-Terrain Electric Skateboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheel-electric-board.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) - [Racing-Ready Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard.md) - [Electric Skateboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design.md) - [Flexible Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ff-belt.md) - [Durable Offroad Electric Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-rider.md)