Important Innovations Collection

World's Most Nimble Trike - Just Like a Bike                             Source:  Arcimoto's Mean Lean Machine Riding With Ease on 3 Wheels  Oregon startup Arcimoto has created a radical new, full suspension, 3-wheel direct drive electric trike that has the flexibility and the agility of a traditional bike. It's being called the world's most highly engineered e-bike.  The vehicle tilts as it corners like a bike but has the stability of a 3-wheeler. Called the Mean Lean Machine (MLM), the vehicle is designed to compete against and beat the growing, global, multi-billion dollar two-wheel electric bike market.  The MLM has all-wheel drive, world class tilting technology, a pedal generator for speed control and stationary recharging.  It is getting rave reviews from biking experts. Patented Tilting Technology The MLM is loaded with innovative technologies developed by Arci...

Green, Clean Travel Source: e-Bike Stock Image Avoiding Crowds on Mass Transit Most of the world's electric vehicles have two or three wheels - not four!  More than 180 million electric bikes and electric trikes are in use globally.  Bloomberg NEF forecasts that the number will escalate to 600 million by 2040.  By far, China accounts for most of the e-bikes and e-trikes.  But sales are also rapidly rising in Europe, the US, India, Taiwan and Vietnam.  The number of electric cars won't come close to 600 million any time soon. Major Changes to Global Transportation Through Pedal Power The e-bikes and e-trikes are driving major changes in global transportation.  They are responsible for more avoided oil consumption than any other transportation vehicle category.  e-bike technology is hitting stride as the bikes become lighter and faster. Pedal assisted models can reach speeds up to 30 mph, helping people to commute, avoid public transpo...