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Strange and Innovative Alternative Transportation

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  This week’s blog is dedicated to all the other wacky electric alternative transportation options. Some of these awesome creations are true means of transportation, and some are for plain old fun. These models, like electric longboards, are vastly unregulated in the US and the legality of using them on public roads is up to local governments. To get us rolling, lets first take a look at the solo wheel category: These electric unicycles or “solo wheels” are made by various brands, the above example is a In Motion V11 . The In Motion V11 is a great example of an electric unicycle because it shows what they can be capable of with a 34mph top speed and upwards of 40 miles of range. All that power and range in a small 60-pound package with a carrying handle. Electric unicycles are controlled completely by the rider’s feet while leaning forward or backward. These are one of the most efficient and fast forms of personal transportation, but they are also among the most dangerous, al...
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Introduction to Electric Longboards

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Some people skateboarded when they were younger, and some people have used the skateboards bigger brother the longboard. The category of electric longboards is not just for those people. Like any new personal transportation there is a bit of a learning curve, but electric longboards can be the smallest and most efficient way to get around a small town or campus. These electric longboards are largely unregulated for the time being, but some cities have passed laws banning them from road use. Nevertheless in most places you can ride them wherever you can ride a bicycle. Unlike E-Bikes there are no classes of electric longboards, just different types with different top speeds. All electric longboards are controlled the same way: a handheld wireless controller that controls acceleration and braking. Let’s take a look at a few examples of electric longboards that fit different use cases.  The first company to really bring an electric longboard to the masses was Boosted with their origi...
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What Type of E-Bike is Right for You?

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  Last post we talked about types of alternative transportation, one of the most popular types of alternative transportation is an E-Bike or Electric Bicycle. E-Bikes come in different shapes, sizes, and power levels, so let this post be a beginner’s guide to E-Biking.   Class 1, 2, or 3? Let's start out with the classes of E-Bikes, there are three classes: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. These classes have to do with the speeds achievable on the bikes and where you can legally ride them. Class 1 E-bikes have a locked top speed of 20 MPH. These are pedal assist bikes and have no throttle for on demand power. You should always check local regulations , but class 1 bikes are generally legal to ride anywhere a regular bicycle is allowed. Class 2 E-Bikes have a top speed of 20 MPH and have pedal assist as well as a throttle to engage the motor without pedaling. Class 3 E-bikes are similar to Class 2, but have a top speed of 28 MPH. Most bike paths allow Class 1 E-Bikes, so...
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Intro to Alternative and Last Mile Transportation

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 Alternative and Last Mile Transportation According to New York City Census Data, less than half of households own a car. Many people get around using public transportation like subways and buses. Using public transportation reduces pollution compared to everyone driving fossil fueled vehicles, but it does not solve the carbon footprint issue entirely nor does it always completely solve your transportation needs. What could help with both you ask? Electric alternative transportation is a good place to start.  Rise of Electric Scooter Shares If you have been in nearly any major US city in the past 2-3 years, chances are you have seen someone whiz by on an electric scooter they rented using a cellphone. This idea exploded after Bird Rides, Inc. started dumping dockless electric scooters in densely populated California cities back in 2017. The concept of scooters you can pick up, ride, and leave wherever you end of was widely popular to some and hated by others. Controversy aside...
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