# Slimmed-Down Segways The Ewee-Pt is a Bare-Bones Alternative Personal Transportation Vehicle By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-29 | Updated 2010-08-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewee-pt References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/ewee-pt-is-how-you-say-segway-in-german-video/) & [ewee-pt](http://www.ewee-pt.com/index.html) Ewee is hoping that you'll ditch your [fat, old Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engwe-l20-30-series) for something slimmer and sexier in the form of the Ewee-Pt. I always thought the Segway could stand to lose a few. The Ewee-Pt is controlled by leaning forward to accelerate and by leaning backwards to decelerate. A joystick controls the steering letting you seamlessly weave your way around chubbier and less nimble Segways. Check out the video for the Ewee-Pt above and click on the links if you think this [stripped-down Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters) is right for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Slimmed-down Personal Transportation Vehicles:** The rise of slimmed-down personal transportation vehicles like the Ewee-Pt presents an opportunity for companies to disrupt the traditional Segway market. - **Lean-based Acceleration and Deceleration:** The trend towards lean-based acceleration and deceleration in personal transportation vehicles offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to create more intuitive and compact alternatives to traditional methods. - **Seamless Steering Control:** The demand for seamless steering control, like the joystick used in the Ewee-Pt, opens up possibilities for companies to create more agile and user-friendly personal transportation devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Personal Transportation:** The personal transportation industry can capitalize on the trend of slimmed-down vehicles and innovative steering systems to offer consumers more efficient and enjoyable modes of transportation. - **Recreational Vehicles:** The recreational vehicle industry can tap into the demand for lean-based acceleration and deceleration, providing consumers with exciting and adventurous alternatives to traditional forms of transportation. - **Tourism and Sightseeing:** The tourism and sightseeing industry can adopt slimmed-down personal transportation vehicles with seamless steering control to enhance the experience for travelers, making it easier and more enjoyable to explore new destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Focused Electric Commuter Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-p-series-ekickscooters.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) - [High-Performance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zt3-pro.md) - [Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xyber.md) - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md) - [Modular Electric Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epa1.md) - [Dual-Posture Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-escooter.md) - [Minimalist Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-1.md)