Urban Transport
There's always a better way to get from A to B. Here's New Atlas' take on the most innovative modes of transport emerging in the 21st century.
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Honda electrifies micro van for clean and quiet inner-city hauling
October 05, 2023Honda has announced a 210-km electrified version of its cute-but-capable gas-powered N-Van, as part of the company's mission to sell only electric vehicles in Japan by 2030. -
Monocurve e-scoot designed by automotive engineers rolls into production
September 26, 2023UK startup Bo has spent the last couple of years working on the design and technology for "the world's most sophisticated micro-mobility vehicle," and is now moving to production of the stunning Bo M electric scoot. -
$995 Honda Motocompacto: A bike in a briefcase
September 14, 2023Honda will release a $995 transportation appliance in November with zero emissions and an ultra-compact foldable design. With a low entry price and Honda reliability, the Motocompacto might finally kickstart the "last mile" transport revolution. -
JackRabbit ups the power and range for XG electric mini scoot/bike thing
September 13, 2023We first came across the beautifully weird electric scoot/moto thing known as the JackRabbit back in 2018. An update followed a couple of years later, and now a bigger, more powerful, more capable "mini electric motorbike" has launched. -
Hase aims for motor-assisted comfort with low-riding recumbent e-trike
September 11, 2023For its latest model, Germany's Hase Bikes is launching an e-trike called the Trigo Up E that's aimed at elderly riders or folks who may not be able to ebike along on two wheels for health reasons, such as those with back problems. -
Greenworks power-tool batteries charge new e-transport lineup
September 08, 2023Greenworks makes hundreds of indoor and outdoor power tools that run on swappable battery packs. Now the company is using those same batteries to power a new e-mobility range that will include ebikes, an electric UV and an e-minibike. -
InMotion unleashes powerful hill-climbing off-road electric unicycle
September 04, 2023China's e-mobility specialist InMotion has unveiled a new electric unicycle that's been designed "to push the boundaries of exploration." The Adventure model boasts a frighteningly powerful motor, 120-km battery, and tunable suspension. -
Raleigh rolls into town with cargo e-trike car replacement
August 29, 2023Iconic Brit cycling brand Raleigh has announced the Stride 3 cargo e-trike, which is pitched as "an elegant, eco-friendly alternative" to the family car for shopping trips and school runs, and has room in the front box for up to four young kids. -
Velocity Etch electric skateboard crosses a RipStik with a longboard
August 24, 2023The Razor RipStik is a skateboard with just two inline caster wheels and a split deck that allows riders to carve into turns, snowboard-style. Currently on Kickstarter, the Velocity Etch takes that design and applies it to an electric longboard. -
Splach M8 pulls double duty as powerful e-scoot and portable battery bank
August 22, 2023E-mobility outfit Splach has embarked on an Indiegogo campaign to fund production of a 28-mph dual-motor electric kickscooter featuring a removable battery that can serve as a mobile power station with enough juice to charge a laptop seven times. -
Lámpago wraps electric trike in fun-loving retro-cool skin
August 15, 2023Lámpago has revealed its first electric vehicle. The fun-looking short-haul ride merges urban e-trike vibes with vintage micro-car design, offers luxury seating for two, a bunch of branded accessories and even includes a spare tire mounted to the back. -
Shared-mobility seated e-scoot rides the road to commercial release
August 14, 2023Back in 2020, electric rideshare company Veo launched a seated electric scooter that combined "the comfort of an ebike with the throttle-powered joy of an e-scooter." Now riders in the US can hop on a Cosmo of their very own. -
Addmotor rolls out 90-mile pedal-assist folding trike for under $2,000
August 11, 2023Though cargo ebikes are shaping up as an eco-friendly alternative to the family car for short shopping trips, riders looking for more stability will doubtless appreciate a third wheel. Addmotor has just launched a 90-mile e-trike for under $2,000. -
Indimob e-trike sports an optional carbon fiber body
August 04, 2023Within just the past week, we've told you about the VM45, Quadvelo and Velocity electric-assist quadcycles. If you'd like something a little less pedal-car-like, however, you might want to check out the Indimob e-trike. -
Velocity cargo e-quadcycle boosts power by adding another rider
August 03, 2023There are now a number of electric-assist cargo quadcycles that let pedaling riders haul heavy loads, but one person can still only haul so much. That's where the Velocity comes in, as it accommodates two riders.
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