# World's First Eco Scooter By Jacqueline Biggs | Published 2006-07-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-first-eco-scooter References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/07/worlds_first_li.php) & [ecodrive](http://ecodrive.ca/) For all you eco warriors out there - Ecodrive has just announced their launch of the world's first [battery powered motorcycles and scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7). Given they offer the economy of a bicycle (no licence, registration, insurance, gas, Air care, parking fees), with the practicality of a motor-scooter that can zip along most areas on [electric power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1) alone - sounds like an interesting propostion. Only available in Canada though - so lets see how they fare... **Implications** - Environmentally friendly products are gaining recognition at a rapid rate and are increasing in popularity in modern society. Companies will benefit from appealing to the wide demographic of people who are interested in leading [eco-friendly lifestyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Companies that focus on eco-friendly options for transportation, such as battery powered motorcycles and scooters, will continue to gain popularity as people become more environmentally conscious. - **Alternative to Gasoline Vehicles:** Battery powered motorcycles and scooters offer an efficient, practical alternative to gasoline vehicles, providing economic benefits and eliminating the need for registration, insurance, gas, and related fees. - **Increasing Demand for Sustainable Products:** As the environmental movement continues to gain momentum, companies that offer sustainable products like Ecodrive's battery powered motorcycles and scooters will see growing demand from consumers concerned about their environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to embrace sustainable transportation options like battery powered motorcycles and scooters to appeal to a growing segment of eco-conscious consumers. - **Tourism:** Tourism companies can consider offering rental options for battery powered motorcycles and scooters as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional modes of transportation for tourists exploring new cities or regions. - **Retail:** Retail companies can position themselves as leaders in sustainability by offering eco-friendly transportation options like battery powered motorcycles and scooters, attracting environmentally conscious consumers and benefiting their overall brand image. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Novice-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-electric-scooters.md) - [Scooter-Cargo Bike Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor.md) - [Hybridized Police Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/police-scooter.md) - [Connected Eco Cafe Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebeta-electric-cafe-cruiser.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md) - [Kenyan Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umeme-3000.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wn7.md) - [Australian Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-series-motorcycles.md)