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Carbon Fibre Scooters

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The GoTube is an Extremely Portable Electric Scooter for City Streets

— January 10, 2017 — Lifestyle
This portable electric scooter has a minimalist design that could just give the scooter a comeback. Currently the subject of a crowdfunding effort on Kickstarter, GoTube is designed for urban environments with a sleek and modern design weighing less than 13 pounds.

Invented in Hong Kong, "the world's most portable electric scooter" is small yet powerful -- it's capable of reaching 16km/h and can go 12km on only one charge. Whether you are looking for a new way to commute or simply to have fun, the GoTube can easily be carried anywhere with its compact case. Its carbon fibre body can carry up to 150kg, has speed control capabilities and can conquer inclines up to 10 degrees. It also has a USB port to charge your phone with.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Electric Scooters - The rise in demand for highly portable electric scooters presents opportunities for companies to innovate and create lightweight and compact designs for urban commuters.
2. Minimalist Design - The growing popularity of minimalist design in the scooter industry suggests a need for companies to develop sleek and modern scooters that prioritize simplicity and functionality.
3. Carbon Fiber Technology - The integration of carbon fiber technology in scooters opens up possibilities for companies to create lightweight and durable scooters that offer improved speed and performance.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry has the potential to capitalize on the demand for portable electric scooters by developing innovative solutions that cater to the needs of urban commuters.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can seize the opportunity to incorporate minimalist designs and innovative features into electric scooters, catering to the growing demand for sleek and functional urban transportation.
3. Materials Manufacturing - The materials manufacturing industry can explore the use of carbon fiber technology to create lightweight and durable components for various applications, including the production of high-performance scooters.
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