# Sleek Urban Velomobiles The Ego Urban Transporter Could Revolutionize How Consumers Get Around By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-transport References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ego-urban-transporter-velomobile/41113/) & [enclosedbike.wordpress](https://enclosedbike.wordpress.com) Being that a vast majority of consumers commute alone in North America, the Ego Urban Transporter is designed to be an [efficient means of getting around](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors). Designed as a hybrid vehicle that utilizes both human power and electricity, the Ego Urban Transporter was created by Eliel Rojas who plans to bring the design to [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epopcycle) in the next short while. Regarding range, the Ego Urban Transporter is capable of going about 30-miles in distance at a speed of 20mph thanks to the internal battery pack. The composite shell design can be augmented by users to be more or less aerodynamic; nylon curtains help to enhance ventilation, while the sleek design aesthetic helps it glide through cityscapes via electrical or human power. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Velomobile Commuting:** As more consumers commute alone, velomobiles like the Ego Urban Transporter offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for efficient and sustainable urban transportation. - **Hybrid Vehicles:** The Ego Urban Transporter's use of both human power and electricity highlights a trend towards eco-friendly hybrid vehicles and presents opportunities for innovation. - **Customizable Urban Transport:** The Ego Urban Transporter's composite shell design that can be customized by users allows for a trend towards personalized urban transportation, providing opportunities for innovation in customizable vehicle design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The Ego Urban Transporter's hybrid technology and customizable design offers opportunities for innovation in the automotive industry for eco-friendly, personalized transportation options. - **Sustainable Energy:** The Ego Urban Transporter's use of both human power and electricity highlights a trend towards sustainable energy in transportation, offering opportunities for innovation in the industry for more eco-friendly transportation options. - **Crowdfunding:** The Ego Urban Transporter's launch on Kickstarter presents an opportunity for innovation in the crowdfunding industry for sustainable transportation projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Utility E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-utility-ebike.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veemo-velomobile.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etrike-revolution.md) - [Connected Urbanite Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pave-motors-bk-ebike.md) - [Customizable Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maven-urban-etrike.md) - [Diminutive Urban Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-cars.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavyduty-cargo-ebike.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md)