Electric Scooters

FEB 19, 2020 POSTED BY: MICHELLE KLINE  In the past few years, micromobility has emerged as a potential solution for urban transportation. But what does “micromobility” mean exactly, and why people start adopting this “new way of transportation”?  Here is a quick guide:  Micromobility refers to lightweight and personal vehicles that can carry one or two passengers, including electric scooters, electric skateboards, and electric bicycles. They are designed for short trips and run on charged batteries. They are all electric, fun-to-ride, easy-to-learn with an additional feature of eliminating the high cost of gas which is a bonus.  Short trips are usually...

By Ashwini Chhabra, Senior Director of Public Affairs, Bird From the rise of the micromobility industry in Santa Monica, California in 2017, through its rapid growth and global expansion in 2018, to its global presence in 2019, we have seen a remarkable evolution of this new and popular service and the approach cities are taking to support sustainable mobility for all. Looking back at 2019, here are some of the most impactful trends in micromobility and how we expect them to shape the future of transportation in 2020 and beyond. As cities grapple with increasing pollution and congestion, micromobility provides a solution that can...

In 2011, Wang Ye, founder and CEO of Ninebot, was surprised at the number of electric scooters he saw when traveling to Southern Europe. Wang Ye, founder and CEO of Ninebot He realized that other than motorcycles and electric bikes, personal mobility devices have become a smart solution in highly congested urban areas. Though motor and electric bikes have their own strengths, electric scooters beat them in at least two ways. First, electric scooters are lighter – normally weighing between 10-15 kg. Second, they are foldable and easy to maneuver in crowded cities. In Europe, especially Southern and Western Europe, electric...

How To Take Care Of An Electric Scooter Battery If you have gone ahead and bought one of these top battery powered scooters and now want to look after it properly, you have come to the right place. Welcome to our top tips on how to take care of and maintain your electric scooter's battery. Your electric scooter battery is among the maintenance items that you should check on a regular basis so that your rides will start without a hitch and also perform exactly how you expect. Whenever you are leaving your scooter for several weeks without riding, a good idea...