# Segway-Style Electric Vehicles The On By TechnoGadget | Published 2008-07-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ride-on-and-drive-around-on-electric-vehicle References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/on-electric-car-travel-green-in-the-cities-of-future/) Oil prices seem to be traveling down a one way street, and it is directed upward. To cope with the costs, people are looking for alternatives to conventional transportation methods. Damien Cally is an innovator looking to offer such an alternative. He has designed the On, a [two-wheeled electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) that looks like a [Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility). This vehicle is ideal for traveling to work and other shorter distances. The On can make daily commuting less stressful and more eco-friendly; because it's an electric vehicle, it makes no air pollution. The design of the On is derived from the flexibility and speed of a privately owned car, yet enhanced with more ecological benefits. Riding this vehicle is somewhat similar to riding a motorcycle or a bike. In addition, because of its compact size, drivers of the On won't have a hard time finding good parking spaces. Though the On is not yet available to the public, Cally is optimistic that years from now, the On will have a presence on streets and roads, offering a [whole new system of public transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treo). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry to transition to sustainable transportation options. - **Micro-mobility:** Opportunity for companies to develop compact and eco-friendly transportation solutions for short distances. - **Alternative Commuting:** Innovative ways to reduce the environmental impact of daily commuting and alleviate traffic congestion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automotive companies can capitalize on the shift towards electric vehicles and develop Segway-style vehicles for urban commuting. - **Personal Mobility:** Companies in the personal mobility space can create electric vehicles that offer convenience and eco-friendliness for short-distance travel. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Opportunity for the sustainable transportation industry to explore innovative solutions like the On to encourage greener modes of commuting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility.md) - [Long-Range Single-Wheeled Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onewheel-gt.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Commuter eScooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienish-ongo.md) - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md)