# Freight-Focused Scooter Concepts The Kubo Electric Scooter is Designed with Cargo in Mind By Michael Hines | Published 2013-11-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kubo-electric-scooter References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/kubo-electric-scooter-by-lit-motors/) & [litmotors](http://litmotors.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-kqi-100p). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-folding-scooter) to try and raise $300,000 to help get the Kubo Electric Scooter off the ground. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cargo-Prioritizing Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-escooters.md) - [Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor.md) - [Terrain-Tackling Electric Kickscooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terraintackling-electric-kickscooter.md) - [Storage-Packed Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-e110a-escooter.md) - [Electric Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedifer-oliver.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-cargo-ebike.md) - [Efficient Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suv-electric.md) - [Shareable Storage-Packed eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/along-electric-scooter-concept.md) - [Cargo-Ready Commuter eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-longtail-hybrid-725.md)