# Lightweight Electric Scooters The Ion SmartScooter is Crafted Out of Aircraft-Grade Aluminum By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ion-electric-scooter References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ion-smartscooter-electric-scooter-lithium-battery-prototype/33719/) & [ion-scooter](http://www.ion-scooter.com/) The Ion SmartScooter electric scooter is a stand-up prototype that is highly compact, lightweight and easily portable thanks to its [foldable structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-kqi-200f). It is capable of carrying an average-sized adult for distances of up to 27 km on a single charge. It can travel at speeds up to 24 km/h but can be folded up into a package small enough to carry on a bus. This electric scooter is equipped with an electric hub motor featuring an anti-lock brake and powered by a [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavoie-series-1) lithium-ion battery. The frame itself is constructed out of aircraft-grade aluminum, guaranteeing light weight and high performance. The 8-inch tires have a special honeycomb interior structure that guarantees that they won't go flat. The scooter also boasts an on-board USB port for charging phones and other mobile devices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lightweight Electric Scooters:** Lightweight electric scooters offer a portable and efficient mode of transportation for urban commuters. - **Foldable Structure:** The foldable structure of electric scooters provides convenience and easy storage for users on the go. - **Aircraft-grade Aluminum Construction:** The use of aircraft-grade aluminum in electric scooter frames ensures durability and performance while keeping the weight low. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Mobility:** The personal mobility industry can leverage lightweight electric scooters to address the growing demand for eco-friendly and convenient urban transportation solutions. - **Alternative Transportation:** The alternative transportation industry can explore the use of foldable electric scooters as a last-mile solution for commuters. - **Materials and Manufacturing:** The materials and manufacturing industry can capitalize on the demand for lightweight and strong materials, such as aircraft-grade aluminum, for various products including electric scooters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Commuter eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienish-ongo.md) - [Stabilized Standing Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-bondi.md) - [Impossibly Portable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arma-scooter.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Folding Seated Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-scooter.md) - [RGB-Equipped E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atomi-alpha.md) - [Independent Suspension Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-electric-scooter.md) - [Collapsible High-Power Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vidaagogo-escooter.md) - [Foldable Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yadea-elite-prime.md)