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Electric Kick Bikes

The 'Smart Ped' Can Maintain Its Speed for 500 Seconds at a Time

— October 21, 2015 — Autos
This innovative kick bike design includes electric kick-assist technology that helps extend a ride and propel riders forward.

The 'Smart Ped' is a foldable kick bike with an all-in-one electric motor located in the rear tire. Every time a user kicks the bike forward, the electric motor is automatically engaged to help maintain the speed reached. From using this new 'Smart Wheel' technology, the Smart Ped is able to continue rolling forward at a maximum speed of 16 mph for up to 500 seconds at a time.

The steel framed bike also comes with Bluetooth technology and can be synced with an app offering different routes to take, track your activity stats and even lock the bike wheels through your smartphone.
Trend Themes
1. Electric Kick-assist Technology - The innovative electric kick-assist technology in the 'Smart Ped' kick bike creates opportunities for more efficient and convenient transportation options.
2. Foldable Design - The foldable design of the 'Smart Ped' kick bike opens up possibilities for easy storage and transportation, catering to the needs of urban dwellers.
3. App Integration - The integration of a smartphone app with the 'Smart Ped' kick bike presents opportunities for enhanced user experience through route suggestions, activity tracking, and bike security features.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle and Scooter Manufacturing - The electric kick-assist technology can be incorporated into bicycles and scooters produced by manufacturers to offer consumers a wider range of options for sustainable transportation.
2. Smartphone App Development - Creating smartphone apps that integrate with electric kick bikes like the 'Smart Ped' can provide opportunities for app developers to enhance the functionality and value of these innovative transportation solutions.
3. Green Mobility Solutions - The emergence of electric kick bikes like the 'Smart Ped' contributes to the growth of the green mobility solutions industry, offering eco-friendly alternatives to traditional transportation methods.
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