# Tool-Inspired Eco Bikes This Foldable Electric Bike Comes From Swiss Company Volitude By Jonathon Brown | Published 2012-12-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-electric-bike References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/volitude-v1-fold-up-electric-bike/25502/) The foldable electric bike from Volitude is officially called the Volitude V1, but some are calling it the Swiss Army Bike due to its foldable design concept. The Volitude V1 first appeared on the net while it was in the development stage, but is now gone into production. It is designed to ride similar to a [traditional bicycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-technology), but is of course powered by an electric motor. The bike itself comes with all the necessary charging accessories and is powered by a 250 W electric motor. The motor on this foldable electric bike will assist you up to 25km/h. It is designed to top out at this speed, but you can still go faster than this based on your own riding power. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foldable Electric Bikes:** There is an opportunity for other companies to produce foldable electric bikes to cater to an environmentally conscious consumer base. - **Tool-inspired Designs:** Designing products with inspiration from tools can be a unique selling point for a company looking to stand out in a crowded market. - **Electric Transportation:** As electric transportation continues to grow more popular, there is an opportunity for innovation with creative designs and sustainable materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Bike Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can invest in producing more eco-friendly and efficient electric bikes with foldable designs. - **Sustainable Transportation:** This trend promotes the need for sustainable modes of transportation, which opens the market for car manufacturers to follow the production and promotion of environmentally friendly transportation. - **Outdoor Equipment Retail:** Retailers in the outdoor equipment industry can capitalize on the eco-friendly trend and offer products that align with their consumers' values by offering eco-friendly foldable electric bikes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foldable American E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folld-1.md) - [Lightweight Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volt-lite.md) - [Powerful Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-ebike1.md) - [Fast-Folding E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/btwin-e-fold-900.md) - [Lightweight Foldable E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vello-ultralight.md) - [Foldable Urban Commuter Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-twin-e-fold-900.md) - [High-Performance Cargo-Friendly eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-fold-1-plus.md) - [Ultra-Compact Foldable Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebot-s2.md) - [Folding Urban E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-urban-ebike.md)