# Urbanized Transport Pods 'Electric Rickshaw' is an Ideal Urban Two-Wheeler By manzil | Published 2010-08-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-rickshaw References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/electric-rickshaw-moves-on-in-wheel-motors-to-turn-on-its-axis/) & [ezdsign](http://www.ezdsign.com/) Mexican designer Joao Lueiro's '[Electric Rickshaw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microchip-technology)' is an ideal vehicle for city dwellers for a safe and hassle-free ride. Specially designed for the “[Peugeot Concours Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-peugeot-estreetzone),” the Electric Rickshaw is crafted to sit two people and provides a wonderfully clear view of the surroundings for both the driver and passenger. The wheels of the Electric Rickshaw contain built-in motors allowing the vehicle to turn on its axis. It also uses the technology of gyroscopes to maintain balance. The Electric Rickshaw not only keeps the [city free from pollution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors), but it also is conveniently sized for tight parking spots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 Urban Transport:** The Electric Rickshaw presents an innovative and eco-friendly solution for urban transportation. - **Compact Personal Vehicles:** The Electric Rickshaw is an example of the growing trend for compact, personal vehicles in urban spaces. - **Intuitive Vehicle Control:** The Electric Rickshaw's built-in motor and gyroscope technology represents the trend for intuitive vehicle control systems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Transportation:** The Electric Rickshaw is disrupting the personal transportation industry by offering a more eco-friendly and compact solution for urban areas. - **Electric Vehicle Production:** The Electric Rickshaw showcases the potential for innovative and sustainable electric vehicle production methods. - **Green Urban Design:** The Electric Rickshaw fits into the trend for green urban design and provides an opportunity for city planners to consider more sustainable transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cargo-Carrying Electric Rickshaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-rickshaws.md) - [Electric Rickshaw Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhaka.md) - [Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surge-s32.md) - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Shapeshifting Trunk-Friendly Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pxid-a1.md)