# Modern Electric Unicycles The 'EcoBOOMER iGo' Amazingly Accelerates by Riders Leaning Forward By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-05-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoboomer-igo References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2013/05/ecoboomer-igo-self-balancing-electric-unicycle.php) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/12208?source=cj&PID=1492714&cm_mmc=CJ-_-1414665-_-1492714-_-Hammacher%20Product%20Catalog) Anyone who thought that the unicycle was completely irrelevant and out-of-style should think again, because the 'EcoBOOMER iGo' is a new and improved electric version that youths and young adults will certainly enjoy. This updated and modern version of the unicycle no longer looks like a pole attached to one bicycle wheel. Rather, the 'EcoBOOMER iGo' is shaped like a sleek scooter, with a small handle at the front and a cushiony seating area. This creative unicycle design is 100% electric and completely self-balancing, allowing riders to accelerate the device by simply swaying forward or side-to-side. This miniature electric vehicle can go as fast as 13 mph for up to 2 hours, and while it doesn't go extremely fast, it serves to create zero emissions during the ride. This sleek unicycle design offers riders a unique and eco-friendly way to get around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Unicycles:** The 'EcoBOOMER iGo' is a modern and improved electric unicycle design that offers a unique and eco-friendly way to get around. - **Self-balancing Devices:** The 'EcoBOOMER iGo' demonstrates the potential for self-balancing technology in personal transportation devices. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The 'EcoBOOMER iGo' showcases the growing trend towards eco-friendly transportation options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Transportation:** The 'EcoBOOMER iGo' presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the personal transportation industry, particularly for eco-friendly and compact modes of transportation. - **Electric Vehicle:** The 'EcoBOOMER iGo' represents an innovative electric vehicle concept that could disrupt the traditional transportation industry. - **Sustainable Mobility:** The 'EcoBOOMER iGo' aligns with the sustainable mobility trend, offering a compact and zero-emission transportation solution for short distances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Gyroscopic Sensor Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v9.md) - [Highway Speed Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmotion-v13-challenger.md) - [Transforming Electric Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaa.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility.md) - [Dual-Posture Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-escooter.md) - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md) - [Minimalist X-Frame E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honbike-uni4.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md)