# New Age Eco Segways Erik Lunuza's Taurus Bike Offers an Earth-Friendly Ride By Ernest Ellem | Published 2010-04-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-age-eco-segways-erik-lunuzas-taurus-bike-offers-an-earth-friendly-ride References: [flylyf](http://www.flylyf.com/erik-lanuzas-taurus-a-single-seater-bike/) & [atcrux](http://www.atcrux.com/2010/03/24/taurus-–-safe-and-zero-emission-urban-transportation-concept/) Erik Lunuza has designed a new way to travel. His Taurus bike is a [single-seater bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bagnole-electric-utv), which means no backseat driver telling you how to get where. And for those who want to travel without damaging the planet, have the latest gadget and look sexy at the same time, the Taurus bike is the perfect choice. The Taurus bike is an [eco-friendly Segway concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-xafari) that runs on wheels. It is powered by an [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder) so there is no carbon emission. And, the Taurus bike comes in four different colors to match your style. I can image myself in Paris, London or New York on one of these. Love It. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 88% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** The Taurus bike demonstrates an opportunity for the development of eco-friendly personal transportation options. - **Single Seater Vehicles:** Designing single seater vehicles like the Taurus bike presents an opportunity to meet individual transportation needs while reducing environmental impact. - **Electric Motor Technology:** Expanding electric motor technology for alternative transportation solutions, like the Taurus bike, can open up new markets for eco-conscious consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Green Technology:** The Taurus bike embodies disruptive innovation for the green technology industry through electric motor technology and eco-friendly transportation solutions. - **Personal Transportation:** Designing single seater transportation options has potential to disrupt the personal transportation industry, providing custom solutions for individual needs. - **Urban Mobility:** The Taurus bike can disrupt urban mobility markets by providing an eco-friendly, fashionable and convenient transportation option for city dwellers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terrain-Combating Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-xyber.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Gas-Free Mountain Patrol Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equuleus-electric-bike.md) - [Transforming Electric Unicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaa.md) - [Lightweight Eco-Friendly Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srapide.md) - [Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility.md) - [Angular Enclosed Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-cargo-bike.md) - [Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder-electric-bike.md) - [Sleek Electric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-1.md)