# Pea Pod Travel Speed Studio Trik-E Electric Bike Needs You As Backup By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-04-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-pod-travel-electric-bike-needs-you-as-backup References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-cars-trike-electric-vehicle-could-replace-cars-for-a-better-environment/) There is a lot going on in this design of the Trik-E from Speed Studio Design. The three-wheeler is first a bike depending on your muscles to propel you along, but the second is a motorized assist scooter that uses your stored energy to assist as needed. The Trik-E is steered through leaning in the direction you wish to go. Since the vehicle has a cover of it, the Trik-E is n year ‘round alternative for the city. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 62% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Assist Bikes:** Opportunity to disrupt the transportation industry by creating advancements in electric assist bikes with innovative features like motorized assist and energy storage. - **Three-wheel Vehicles:** Opportunity to disrupt the market for personal transportation with three-wheel vehicles that offer a unique riding experience and versatile functionality. - **Leaning Steering Technology:** Opportunity to revolutionize steering mechanisms in personal transportation by developing leaning steering technology that enhances maneuverability and control. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycles:** Opportunity for bicycle manufacturers to incorporate electric assist and leaning steering technology to create innovative products that cater to different customer preferences. - **Electric Scooters:** Opportunity for electric scooter manufacturers to expand their product offerings by integrating leaning steering technology and energy storage capabilities for enhanced performance and user experience. - **Urban Transportation:** Opportunity for companies in the urban transportation sector to develop three-wheel vehicles with motorized assist and leaning steering technology, providing efficient and eco-friendly alternatives for city commuters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Enclosed eTrike Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike.md) - [Slick Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tricycles1.md) - [Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-power-bikes-radtrike.md) - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md) - [Supportive Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-trike.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Expandable Electric Cargo Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-folding-cargo-bike.md) - [High-Performance Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-one-trike-tour.md)