Folding Roboscooter by MIT Media Lab
Looking to inspire new patterns in urban mobility MIT Media Labs created the Folding Roboscooter. The lightweight scooter collapses to save space in our increasingly crowded cities. The Roboscooter is powered by an electric motor allowing it to be both whisper quiet and free of emissions.
The folks at MIT Media Labs have two sales models in mind. Model one is typical single owner use. Model two sees the Roboscooter functioning more like a Zip Car. You will be able to rent a Roboscooter for one way travel to your destination. Upon arrival you dock the Roboscooter and there it will wait for the next available patron.
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Yves Behar Bike Helmet for NYC
One of the main challenges for a cyclist is finding a helmet that doesn’t look like it belongs in Lance Armstrong’s gym bag. The NYC Helmet, designed by Yves Behar as part of Fuse Project, all but solves that conundrum. Made of a polystyrene inner shell (with ventilation holes large enough for u-locks) and soft fabric cover with integrated straps, the helmet visually is a great integration of the rough utilitarianism of a skater’s helmet and the sleek utilitarianism of a runners hat. The fabric cover is available as an orange visor or as a gray flannel style with a neck flap.
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Jopo Bicycle
Finnish design group Helkama created one of the most cheerful bikes that caters to everyone regardless of their age or size. The Jopo offers innovativion to the industry by allowing users to easily modify it to meet their specific needs. It’s an all-purpose bike for the entire family, because by adjusting the seat and the handlebar, people of all sizes and ages could ride it. Because Jopo has foot brake and no gears, it´s very easily maintained. The bold color selection, the low front frame and the 24 inch wheels make the bike’s form recognizable. Jopo’s durability, its upright riding position and its light pedalling qualities make it an excellent city bike. Available at Finnish Design Shop.
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Elmoto E-Bike by Thomas Hentges
The Elmoto E-Bike is a battery-powered bike aimed at urban dwellers seeking alternative transportation options. The E-bike blurs the distinction between bicycle and motorcycle by incorporating an electric motor, suspension, lights, and gauges into a package that uses a bicycle frame and wheels and tires. Designed by Thomas Hentges, it has a 45 mile range with a top speed of 45 km/hr. On average, it takes about 70 cents to fill, which might prove impressive enough to make it a viable transportation option. Additionally, the E-Bike would likely have a lower initial cost than electric or hybrid automobiles that consumers might consider otherwise.
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