# Electric Mini Mopeds The Qugo by Urban Mobility Europe is a Green Three-Wheeler for Commuters By manzil | Published 2011-03-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qugo References: [automotto](http://www.automotto.com/entry/spyker-introduces-electric-moped-qugo/) & [qugo.nl](http://qugo.nl/model/city-racer/) Netherlands-based electric vehicle manufacturer [Urban Mobility Europe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargob) has created the Qugo, a perfect urban transportation option designed to meet the needs of personal commutes. Qugo is an [electrically powered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epa1) [three-wheeler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettwiesel-one-plus) made of lightweight, durable aluminum. The emissions-free vehicle features a balance wheel connected to the rear wheels to deliver a comfortable ride. The Qugo has a front electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack; the moped has a top speed of 25 km/h. Its slim profile makes it easy to park and maneuverable in congested traffic, qualities that make the Qugo a perfect alternative form of transportation for short urban commutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Mini Mopeds:** The emergence of electric mini mopeds is disrupting the personal transportation industry by providing emissions-free, maneuverable, and easy-to-park alternatives for short urban commutes. - **Lightweight and Durable Material Innovations:** The development of lightweight and durable materials, such as aluminum, is disrupting the manufacturing industry by enabling the production of sustainable and eco-friendly personal transportation options like the Qugo. - **Urban Mobility Solutions:** The continued innovation of urban mobility solutions like the Qugo is disrupting the transportation industry by meeting the demand for efficient, eco-friendly, and maneuverable personal commute options in congested urban environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The rise of electric mini mopeds like the Qugo presents opportunities for manufacturers to expand their product lines and meet the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly personal transportation options. - **Lightweight Material Manufacturing:** The increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials presents opportunities for manufacturers to innovate and develop sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for various industries, such as automotive and aerospace. - **Urban Commuting Services:** The growing trend of urban mobility solutions like the Qugo presents opportunities for companies to provide efficient and eco-friendly personal commute services that meet the demand for maneuverable options in congested urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Electric City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors.md) - [Cargo-Friendly Electric Quad Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zetmobil-lastenrad-modelle.md) - [Three-Wheel Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xoto-founder-edition.md) - [Electric Quadricycle Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlino-2.md) - [Modular Quadricycle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go.md) - [Enclosed Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-electric-city-car.md) - [Open-Air Low-Speed Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-moke.md) - [Modular Electric Utility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-utility-vehicle.md) - [Pedal-Assisted Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambrogio.md)