# Italian City Car-Inspired Scooters The Tri-GO Scooter Gets its Look from the Fiat 500 By Michael Hines | Published 2013-05-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trigo-scooter References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/tri-go-scooter-by-tobias-windsor-wayland/) Tobias-Windsor Wayland is the designer behind the Tri-Go Scooter. His scooter concept is inspired by the Fiat 500, the Italian city car currently attempting to take the U.S. by storm, and is powered by electricity. The Tri-GO is powered by an [electric engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-livewire) capable of going as fast as 28 mph and as far as 31 miles. Its battery is a 48V 10Ah lithium-ion that is said to charge in as fast as two hours from a standard wall outlet. The Tri-GO Scooter also comes with an iPod dock, a feature which should appeal to urbanites. Although it is still a concept, don't be shocked if [scooters designed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1) in the mold of the Tri-GO become more common in America's bigger cities. After all, bicycles make people sweat and don't come with [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gp-next-race-widget) docks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric City-inspired Scooters:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional gas-powered scooter market with more eco-friendly and modern designs. - **Smart Features Integration in Two-wheeled Vehicles:** Room for innovation by integrating technology such as iPod docks to cater to today's tech-savvy consumers. - **Alternative Transportation for Urban Dwellers:** Growing trend towards more sustainable and convenient transportation options in crowded cities, with electric scooters offering a practical solution. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the increase in demand for eco-friendly alternatives by designing and producing electric city-inspired scooters. - **Smart Technology:** Smart technology companies can develop cutting-edge features such as IoT capabilities, navigational systems and smartphone controls for maximum convenience and efficiency. - **Sharing Economy:** Opportunity for companies in the sharing economy to invest in fleets of electric scooters for rent or ride-sharing services in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Picnic-Ready e-Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trike1.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md) - [Opulent Maximalist Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400.md) - [Hybrid Design Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prozui-electric-scooter.md) - [Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triso-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Legacy Brand Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambretta-elettra-scooter.md)