# Updated Electric Moped Sharing Revel Updated Its Mopeds to Handle San Francisco's Steep Hills By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revel References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/31/21408769/revel-launch-san-francisco-electric-moped-price) & [gorevel](https://gorevel.com/new-york/) Now that [Revel's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodeo-bike) [shared electric moped service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epa1) is expanding to the city of San Francisco for the first time, the company announced that the mopeds will include a number of updates so that they can be better equipped to handle the many steep hills that it's known for. The new models will include a 2960-watt motor, among other hardware updates. In respect to California's AB5 gig worker law, Revel will have a team of full-time employees who will be responsible for servicing and rebalancing the mopeds as needed. To promote a safer riding experience, the company now requires that users take a selfie of themselves wearing a protective helmet before they are granted permission to operate the mopeds. In addition to San Francisco, the electric moped service is currently available in the cities of New York, Washington, and Austin. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Moped Sharing:** The trend of electric moped sharing services is expanding to new cities, offering opportunities to improve hardware and safety features. - **Motor Updates:** Upgrades in motor power, such as the 2960-watt motor, are becoming a trend in electric moped sharing, enhancing performance on hilly terrains. - **Safety Measures:** Requiring users to take a selfie wearing a protective helmet is an emerging trend in electric moped sharing, ensuring a safer riding experience. ### Where This Applies - **Urban Transportation:** The urban transportation industry can leverage the trend of electric moped sharing to offer convenient and eco-friendly mobility solutions in cities. - **Micro-mobility:** The micro-mobility industry has an opportunity to innovate and provide electric mopeds with advanced motor capabilities to navigate steep terrains in cities. - **Safety Equipment:** The safety equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of electric moped sharing by developing innovative helmets and protective gear specifically designed for this mode of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moped-Style Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride1up-revv-1.md) - [Commute-Focused Electric Cruisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-sausalito-e2.md) - [Electric Ride Share Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-electric.md) - [Ride-Sharing E-Bike Manufacturers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-bike-seb-20.md) - [Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcycle.md) - [E-Mobility Vehicle Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-flex.md) - [Accessible Step-Through E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-3.md) - [City-Targeted E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-city-2022.md) - [Electric Bikeshare Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluebikes.md)