Those who love the idea of riding a scooter but hate the limited cargo space will be all about the Kubo Electric Scooter. This scooter was created by San Francisco-based Lit Motors with cargo in mind. The cargo space comes in the form of a hollowed out spot in the center that measures 22 inches square. The scooter can hold up to 300 pounds (cargo plus rider) and is fully electric.
The Kubo Electric Scooter tops out at 45 mph and can go as far as 50 miles on a single charge. Lit Motors says the scooter can be charged in a few hours and has put a charger onboard to ensure that you can score some juice while on the go. The company has taken to Kickstarter to try and raise $300,000 to help get the Kubo Electric Scooter off the ground.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cargo-focused Scooters
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop electric scooters with built-in cargo space to cater to consumers looking for practical transportation solutions.
- Electric Mobility
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create electric vehicles that offer efficient and environmentally-friendly transportation options.
- Crowdfunding for Transportation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to raise funds and generate interest for innovative transportation projects.
Where This Applies
- Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand electric vehicle manufacturing to include scooter models that address the need for cargo space.
- Transportation and Logistics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate cargo-focused scooters into existing transportation and logistics networks for last-mile delivery services.
- Crowdfunding and Entrepreneurship
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new opportunities for transportation innovation through crowdfunding and entrepreneurial ventures.
