Ryan Mischkulnig and Joe Fischer have collaborated to design this retro moped that fuses an electric scooter with a pedal bicycle. Their retro moped is called 'Deus Electric.' The scooter portion of the design was based on the Honda Cub 90, which is essentially a small but powerful motorcycle.
Deus Electirc is infused with pieces of a pedal bicycle that can be seen in the handlebars and the small cushioned seat. The use of a headlight taken from a car also gives the moped an old-school feel.
The bike is small but powerful and uses a long bodied frame to allow the user to feel like they are riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle. It is decorated with classic black and gold paint to complete the vintage look.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro Moped Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements of electric scooters and pedal bikes to create unique and stylish retro mopeds.
- Motorcycle Bicycle Hybrids
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse the power of motorcycles with the convenience and eco-friendliness of bicycles to create innovative hybrid vehicles.
- Vintage-inspired Electric Vehicles
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge old-school aesthetics with modern electric technology to create retro-inspired electric vehicles.
Where This Applies
- Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and produce electric vehicles with a retro design that appeal to consumers looking for unique transportation options.
- Bicycle Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of electric and motorcycle elements into bicycles, catering to a wider range of consumers with differing needs and preferences.
- Automotive Aftermarket
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customization and retro-modification services for existing electric vehicles, providing consumers with the option to transform their vehicles into vintage-inspired masterpieces.
