Electric Scooters

  By Marlon Boarnet Faculty Fellow at the Sol Price Center for Social Innovation   Almost overnight, electric scooters, e-bikes, and dockless bicycles have become a fixture in cities across the United States and beyond. While these devices might seem like toys, or annoyances, or possibly safety hazards, my decades of research and teaching on transportation planning leads me to a different conclusion: Light-duty, sustainable mobility should be a central part of our transportation future. The reason is simple: Most trips are short, but we usually drive because no other technology can rival the convenience of the car even for...

Many of us overlook basic maintenance when it comes to riding scooters, but it is important not only for safety (both yours and others around you) and also for getting the most out of your scooter in terms of ride comfort, range and performance. Something as simple as getting your tyre pressures right can make all the difference. Why does it matter? Tyre pressures affects both the tyres performance and lifespan. They will also affect a scooters range, handling and braking performance. Running the tyre at the correct pressure will lower rolling resistance. If you ride your scooter a few times a week we’d recommend checking your tyre...

At the time of writing, the fastest battery-powered kick-scooter on the market can reach a maximum speed of 52 mph. To achieve this, the designers of the Nanrobot LS7 Electric Scooter made sacrifices in other areas. For example, the scooter weighs 38kg – too heavy to be carried around as part of the daily commute. The extra weight also makes it far less manoeuvrable than lighter models. Fastest electric scooter available at Scooters Direct At Scooters Direct, the selection of e-scooter models and brands we offer cater to a wide range of different requirements – one of which is the need for...

With governments all over the world allowing electric scooter trials or continuously updating regulations to have better electric scooter use, there’s no denying how these compact and lightweight vehicles are having an impact. Whether it’s to beat the traffic or saving up on gas money, electric scooters have proven their value and usefulness. The future of electric scooter is redefining how we travel. Electric scooters are reshaping transportation with its increased flexibility and convenience and has huge future potential.   Electric scooters are gaining huge popularity and they are used more and more frequently. They’re now seen all over the city. They are used...

In another blog post on The Environmental Impact of Electric Scooters, we discussed the materials used to make an electric scooter, the source of the electricity used to power them, and why owning a personal e-scooter is more environmentally responsible than renting one. However, we did not discuss batteries, a key and complex component of every electric vehicle. The batteries used in electric vehicles are rechargeable. Unlike electric cars, which are charged at special charging points, e-bikes, e-scooters and other smaller devices can be charged from a standard socket in your home or office. The battery will store the electric charge...