Urban Transport
There's always a better way to get from A to B. Here's New Atlas checks out the most innovative modes of transport for getting around town in the 21st century.
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For the last couple of years, Cixi has been working on a three-wheeled vehicle called Vigoz that's based on its chainless pedaling system. A skeletal prototype has been tested to 100 km/h, and now the company has revealed the latest production design.
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Back in 2014, e-mobility company AEMotion set out to "combine the agility of a motorcycle with the safety profile of a four-wheeled vehicle." After much prototyping, its two-person tilting creation is up for pre-order ahead of production next year.
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I figured the ST3 Pro would be just another test ride before I went back to my long-range scooter missile. Instead, it's the Rolls-Royce of scooters – how do you come back from that?
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January 16, 2026 | Paul RiddenWhether you're just looking for a more stable ride, or something a bit more comfortable than your average ebike, a pedal-assist trike could be a good shout. The Chill from Trike Bike includes a few features not common in the three-wheeled world.
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January 14, 2026 | Omar KardoudiStartup Pliyt wants to revolutionize urban transportation with a rideshare where nobody sees or bothers you. Its autonomous taxi has four pods designed to create an experience of privacy and comfort that makes even the most introverted feel at home.
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November 14, 2025 | Paul RiddenA few years back, BMW teamed up with Cube and SoFlow to prototype a funky leaning cargo e-trike as part of a mobility expo. Cube subsequently launched the concept as the Trike Hybrid in 2023, and has now added a flatbed variant to the range.
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November 06, 2025 | Joe SalasFrom aggressive inline in the ’90s to snowboarding into adulthood, I’ve chased that zen-like flow wherever I could find it. Now, stuck in a land of heat and humidity, my next ride of choice? An all-terrain electric mountainboard, of course.
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October 17, 2025 | Paul RiddenCalifornian e-mobility outfit Viribus has launched a new electric trike family, with tasty specs like a 1,200-W peak motor on offer for pedaling or throttling up inclines, as well as dual shocks, rear differential, and a two-step folding design.
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September 14, 2025 | Paul RiddenCalifornia's intriguingly named Puckipuppy has unleashed a heavy hauling electric trike called the Rottweiler that boasts a 960-watt peak motor, torque sensor, 55-mile battery and full suspension.
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September 11, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalAfter over a decade of research, development, and testing, Amazon's Zoox has kicked off its commercial robotaxi service – beginning with the Las Vegas Strip and several surrounding attractions. And for the moment, rides are free.
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August 12, 2025 | Paul RiddenMicro-mobility outfit JackRabbit has launched a new micro-bike category, and the first models in the MG Platform family – an electric micro bike for two and a rough-ready cargo hauler.
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July 29, 2025 | Paul RiddenThough ebikes can be a great way to get around town without getting out of puff, they're not suitable for every rider. Some folks benefit from an extra wheel, lower assist speeds and extra comfort. Velotric's Triker ticks all those boxes and more.
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July 20, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThe Lopifit might look like an oversized electric kick scooter, but it's also got a treadmill built into the footboard. You can walk while you ride, so you actually get your steps in while you speedily commute to your destination.
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July 19, 2025 | Paul RiddenEven though I'm a regular ebiker, as I get older I'm tempted by the stability and ease that e-trikes offer. But they're often quite a hefty financial investment. The Cerana T2 mid-motor model most definitely rides in the budget-friendly bike lane.
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July 18, 2025 | Paul RiddenWe've featured a number of cargo ebikes that are pitched as family car alternatives. We've also covered a bunch of velomobiles over the years. The ZET pedal-assist quadricycle combines the best of both for a family hauler, minivan or personal cruiser.
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July 18, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalUK-based mobility company Bo has racing in its blood, and its latest creation is designed to bring that heritage to the forefront in the form of a high performance, 100-mph+ electric scooter.
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July 15, 2025 | Paul RiddenPretty much all of the fantastic inventions from YouTube creator James Bruton are bizarre engineering oddities. But when the former toy maker says that one of his wacky omnidirectional rides "behaves weirdly" – a closer look is definitely warranted.
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July 12, 2025 | Paul RiddenA couple of years ago, Arizona's Lectric built on its success in the low-cost ebike space by launching a model geared towards folks looking for more stability. Now the XP Trike has been updated with a more powerful motor and a bigger battery.
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