# Electro Basket Scooters Suzuki and Sanyo's e-Let Offers An Eco-Friendly Ride By manzil | Published 2010-09-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-let References: [en.akihabaranews](http://en.akihabaranews.com/62729/environment/suzuki-sanyos-new-electric-scooter) & [en.akihabaranews](http://en.akihabaranews.com/62729/environment/suzuki-sanyos-new-electric-scooter) [Suzuki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-swapping-station) and Sanyo's new electric scooter e-Let is a complete emissions-free two-wheeler with a maximum speed of 30 kph. The electric scooter consists of Sanyo Electric Company's [high-performance electric drive systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-electric-scooter), which are comprised of wheel hub motors, efficient control circuits, lithium-ion batteries and chargers. The e-Let electric scooter is in the testing phase, and its performance is under review to complete and commercialize the product. **Implications** - The eco-movement has transcended niche groups and it informs the values of a large cross-section of society. At the same time, these consumers want the privacy of travelling by themselves. Companies should create products for these consumers who want the best of both worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Transportation Solutions:** The growing demand for environmentally-friendly transportation options presents opportunities for companies to develop innovative products that meet both the eco-conscious and individual travel preferences of consumers. - **Electric Mobility:** The rise of electric scooters and other electric vehicles indicates a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable modes of transportation, opening up avenues for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Efficient Electric Drive Systems:** The development of high-performance electric drive systems, such as Sanyo Electric Company's wheel hub motors and lithium-ion batteries, paves the way for advancements in electric vehicles and alternative energy solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the integration of electric scooters and other electric vehicles into their product offerings to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions. - **Clean Energy:** Companies in the clean energy sector have the opportunity to collaborate with electric vehicle manufacturers to develop more efficient and sustainable electric drive systems for a variety of applications. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore partnerships with electric scooter manufacturers to incorporate advanced control circuits and charging technologies into their products, providing users with enhanced mobility options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Legacy Brand Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambretta-elettra-scooter.md) - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md) - [Performance-Focused Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nce-s.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Ultra-Modern Urbanite Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1.md) - [Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor.md) - [Electric Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navee-s65.md) - [Electric Urbanite Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-peugeot-estreetzone.md) - [Connected Smart Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eso-10.md)