Getting to work in a gas-guzzling V8 Mustang
doesn't get you the style points it used to. Now it's all about going green, but a conventional
bike is so boring – not to mention hard work. To stand out, you need to think outside
the box. We're here to help with our top 10 Most Innovative Personal Transports
Currently In Development for 2021. Want something with more stability
and protection than a motorbike but still able to filter through traffic jams –
laughing as you pass the mere mortals that are car motorists? Then the Triggo is for you. It was initially made for Robo-taxi
systems and ride-sharing apps. This two-person greater mobility quadricycle
is essentially the best of both worlds. While traveling along the road, it has a
wide, stable wheelbase, just like a car. In this configuration, it's 5 feet wide
with a top speed of an impressive 56mph – perfect for an electric vehicle
with city driving in mind. However, it has a useful trick. The
Triggo can retract its wheels in close when it's bumper to bumper. Reducing its
footprint to just 2.8 feet and allowing it to nimbly weave through the stopped
cars at 15mph – just like a motorcycle. This is perhaps the pinnacle in velomobile
technology. For the uninitiated, the Snoek is an enclosed human-powered vehicle that uses
aerodynamic efficiency to reduce wind drag. It comes in at a meager 44lb, half the weight of
similar velomobiles, thanks to strong, lightweight materials like carbon fiber. It comes with a
built-in side mirror to assist with lane changes and does have a rudimentary front and rear
suspension system for a smoother ride. This armor-plated recumbent bicycle
can hit a max speed of 37mph – keep in mind, it's all pedal power with
no electric assist (or at least, not yet). It will outperform a traditional
racing bike on a flat road – a distinct advantage in the notoriously
flat countryside of its native Holland. The EKOOTER is the world's first eBike with
a cylinder fold concept. Think of it as a less powerful electric scooter that you can
fold up and pull behind you like luggage. When not in use, the wheels are positioned
side by side in the void created by the seat, looking like a big lollipop. The carry
handle retracts to further compact the EKOOTER until it takes up no more room than
a spare tire. Such a small frame makes it easy to store behind the door of your office
or tucked away out of sight inside a closet. Unlike other eBikes, there are no
pedals. The electric motor inside is pretty powerful for what it is, able
to tackle inclines of up to 18 degrees. The best part is that you won't get
to work a red-faced, sweaty mess. Or smell like a football player after practice. Looking to take advantage of the
bustling electric vehicle market, the Series C Café Racer is an electric
motorbike with a model to suit all needs. The entry-level Omega has a 33.5hp
electric motor, a range of up to 75 miles, and a battery life of 2 hours runtime –
perfect for the commute to and from work. The intermediate Delta model
increases power up to 53.5hp and packs 100-foot pounds of torque for that
little extra oomph to overtake cars on the road. The battery is also bumped up to allow
90 miles of travel and 3 hours of runtime. When only the best will do, there's the Alpha -
better in every single way. The motor has 80.5hp and 132-foot pounds of torque and can do
0-60mph in a blisteringly quick 3.5 seconds. Who said guilt-free travel was meant to be slow? Driverless ride sharing is the future – the
technology is here and ready to be rolled out. The EZ10 is the most deployed driverless passenger
shuttle in the world, and for good reason. It's a fully customizable base to suit a company's
needs and purposes. There is an option to install a solar panel up top to act as an auxiliary power
source and further reduce their carbon footprint. It seats up to 15 passengers
comfortably and safely, with fully autonomous driving being employed
along a fixed route with good network coverage. It can currently be operated legally
within business parks, college campuses, and gated residential communities, with many
countries trying its effectiveness in a live traffic environment. It won't be long now
until you see the EZ10 on a street near you. Bit of a change of pace now, with an electric
bike built for a specific purpose. The Kalk AP was developed between sanctuary park rangers
in South Africa and the CAKE bike production team to make this premiere anti-poaching
vehicle to assist them with their work. 18-inch wheels with 3.5-inch tires can navigate
the harsh terrain of the savannah, with 3 specific driving modes controlled by software
linked to the engine and suspension systems. The Kalk AP comes with a portable solar
charging station comprised of 4 panels, able to charge 2 bikes simultaneously. It's still in the concept phase, but prototypes
have reached top speeds of over 55mph. It's the vehicle of choice in an area
not conducive to gasoline-powered cars. There are no roads, no places to
refuel, and the noise of the exhaust pipe often scares poachers away
before the rangers can get to them. LEF is an electric 3-wheeler that
combines the slim profile of an eBike, with the protection and
practicality of a quadricycle. Unlike other open-topped competitors, it has
a windshield to keep out the rain and weather and not ruin your hair on the way to the
office. It's narrow enough to fit in a motorcycle parking space and can just
as easily be parked on the sidewalk. It's super energy-efficient, too, consuming just 15 watts per hour – despite being 100%
electric and requiring no pedal assist. A trio of small, lightweight batteries is
enough to give the LEV a range of 55 miles. It's limited to a max speed of 15.5mph
in order to fall into the eBike category, so it doesn't require registration
or a license to operate. One of the significant drawbacks of electric
vehicles is the time it takes to charge them. It's a bit of an inconvenience
for those who just want to get going and not have to wait for their ride to juice up. The Aptera 3 is quite possibly the
world's first commercially available solar electric vehicle. It can achieve
a range of 45 miles on solar power alone before dipping into the onboard batteries to
go a whopping 1,000 miles between charges. It packs a high output high-efficiency
liquid-cooled electric motor that uses regenerative braking to conserve
battery. Using an Aptera 3 daily, the average motorist can reduce their carbon
footprint by over 14,000 pounds per year. It's built of strong but light carbon fiber.
An aerodynamic design makes it 65% more fuel-efficient than a regular car and 30% more
energy efficient than other electric vehicles. A few years ago, Narke produced the
first electric personal watercraft. Now they've built on that foundation with
the GT95 electrojet – the guilt-free jet-ski. It has room for up to 3 people and packs
enough of a punch to tow someone behind skiing or wakeboarding – impressive. A 95hp engine can clock 44mph on the water – it
may sound slow, but we assure you – it isn't. Depending on how it's used or how much
fun you want to have, the battery lasts up to 2 hours. A built-in fast charger means
it's only a 1.5-hour turnaround between uses. A 7-inch touchscreen displays battery charge,
distance traveled, and water temps to the rider. It can even take incoming
phone calls via Bluetooth. Unlike gasoline-powered light pleasure craft,
the GT95 is basically maintenance-free. The EZRAIDER HD4 is what you would
probably use if getting to work involved ripping through sand dunes, along a forest trail,
or across mountainous terrain. Or alternatively, what you'd use instead of a quad
bike to have fun on the weekends. The design brief was simple – create a
tireless heavy-duty utility vehicle that was electrically powered. But still had the
power, agility, and extreme navigability to safely and reliably compete with gasoline-powered
competitors. Well, check, and double-check. The HD4 has a set of 4 huge offroad tires
capable of handling nearly anything. Each is powered by its own
massive brushless hub engine that provides instant max torque
and an output of up to 18,000 watts. It can handle a rider plus payload weight of
up to 440lbs thanks to a set of dual-piston disc brakes all around and a patented 6 axis
360-degree floating long suspension travel system. It can go 45 miles at 28mph on a single
charge – even while towing a small trailer.
