# Sleek Electric Mopeds The Minimalist 'Bend' is Perfect for City Dwellers By manzil | Published 2010-07-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bend-moped References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/bend-electric-moped-doubles-for-a-step-through-bike/) & [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/bend-electric-moped-doubles-for-a-step-through-bike/) Three American designers -- Brian Mitchell, Eric Peloquin and Erik Askin -- have designed and developed the 'Bend' moped above. This savvy design is perfect for [city commuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-b200) and helps to maintain a city's ecological balance. The 'Bend' moped is powered by a [rechargeable lithium-ion battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethunder) and runs on a 600W [brushless electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustang-electric-bike). The moped features a bent lamination plywood piece which connects the seat, storage and LED headlight. 'Bend' was designed for the Seoul Cycle Design Competition 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 66% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Mopeds:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in battery technology and motor efficiency to increase range and power of electric mopeds. - **City Commuting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and compact urban transportation solutions to cater to the needs of city dwellers. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement eco-friendly materials and renewable energy sources to create more environmentally friendly transportation options. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate electric and autonomous technologies into mopeds to revolutionize the urban transportation industry. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with designers to create sleek and stylish moped designs that appeal to urban commuters. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative charging solutions for electric mopeds, such as solar-powered charging stations, to support the shift towards renewable energy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler-1.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Modular Electric Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epa1.md) - [Unconventional E-Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendler.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Robust Electric Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-stand-bike.md) - [Sleek Production Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-m.md) - [Neo-Minimal E-Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diode.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md)