Hoverboards, EV skateboards

Scooter here, back with another electric mobility review. This time, I tested out the Meepo Go electric skateboard. It is a sturdy, smooth deck designed for riders of all sizes, with some unique tech I had never encountered before. Be sure to check out my full video review below. more…

Water, water everywhere, but it would just make it worse US Coast Guard and civilian vessels have rescued 22 sailors off the coast of Alaska after some of the electric cars they were transporting caught fire.…

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According to the report, Tesla had contacted recruitment companies to start the search for a new chief executive.

Aidan Gomez, the co-founder and CEO of generative AI startup Cohere, has joined the board of EV maker Rivian, according to a regulatory filing. The appointment is the latest sign that Rivian sees promises in applying AI to its own venture while positioning itself as a software leader — and even provider — within the […]

Talk about court red-handed Demonstrating yet again that uncritically trusting the output of generative AI is dangerous, attorneys involved in a product liability lawsuit have apologized to the presiding judge for submitting documents that cite non-existent legal cases.…

A new company called DRYFT1 is sliding its way into electric mobility on the wheels of a new hybrid product that mixes a BMX bike with a skateboard. The DRYFT Board is a hybrid board cross (HBX) that has combined the best elements of BMX and skateboarding into a one-of-a-kind all-electric product that gives riders the freedom to freestyle on roads in ways we haven’t seen before. You’ve gotta see this thing in action in the video below. more…

China’s CATL launched its new Bedrock Chassis on Monday, calling it “the world’s first ultra-safe skateboard chassis.” The global EV battery leader said its newest tech “activates a trillion yuan market” as the new standard for intelligent vehicle design. According to CATL, it will also end the belief that gas-powered cars are safer than EVs. more…

EV Group expands its management board to enhance its leadership in semiconductor solutions, driving growth in AI, HPC, and advanced packaging technologies.

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Hoverboards, or self-balancing scooters, are already used by hobbyists as a basis for robots, but now a group in Russia is putting them to use on the battlefields of Ukraine

In the world of electric skateboards, Onewheel has always gone its own way. And that’s never been more true than with its latest launch, the new Onewheel GT-S Series Rally Edition. more…

The global market for last mile delivery vehicles is expected to grow by more than ten per cent by the end of this decade. One engineering innovation that is encouraging the adoption of EVs in this..

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The Tynee Mini 3 doesn’t try to be overly fancy, offering just what most of us need in an electric skateboard: something that’s fast, fun, and most importantly – affordable. more… The post Tynee Mini 3 review: Is it the next new leader in affordable electric skateboards? appeared first on Electrek.

As we reach the pinnacle of the spooky season on Halloween today, I thought it would be appropriate to share my recent experience with the Ghost – a high performance electric skateboard from Base Camp, featuring some impressive in-house technology, and some of the fastest top speeds I’ve yet to come across. Here are my thoughts. more… The post Base Camp Ghost electric skateboard review: This deck is scary fast and fun to ride [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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The creator of the original Hoverboard, Shane Chen, revealed his latest invention Tuesday. Chen introduced SHANE, deemed the first two-wheeled EV concept ready for everyday use. more… The post Meet SHANE: an electric two-wheeled vehicle from the original Hoverboard inventor appeared first on Electrek.

Shane Chen, the inventor of the hoverboard, has unveiled a new two-wheeled electric car as well as an enhanced hoberboard.

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According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, electric skateboard-maker Future Motion has agreed to recall all of its OneWheels, a self-balancing electric mobility device. more… The post After first refusing, OneWheel recalls all of its self-balancing electric skateboards appeared first on Electrek.

The Backfire Zealot X electric skateboard isn’t just fast and powerful. In addition to both of those traits, it’s also got another fun trick up its sleeve that will have you getting noticed everywhere you go. more… The post Zealot X review: The 30 mph electric skateboard with a surprisingly fun twist appeared first on Electrek.

Here I am, back at it with another test run of a new product in electric mobility. This go-around is with Base Camp and its F11 electric skateboard. Unlike many of the longboards I’ve reviewed in the past, the F11 is much closer to the skateboards I grew up unsuccessfully kickflipping on. Its specs won’t blow you away, but its portability, ease of use, and available accessories are definitely worth a look. more… The post Base Camp F11 review: A portable, electric option for the beginner skateboarder [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

If you’ve been hoping to get your snowboarding fix even in the summer, Traqpod just might have the thing for you. The Barcelona-based skateboarding company has just gone electric, launching a powered version of their board known as the Traqpod 3 Electric. more… The post Super-carving electric skateboard claims to be the closest thing to snowboarding yet appeared first on Electrek.

Electric skateboards are a blast no matter what type you’re riding or where you’re doing it. Just having a fast, fun form of transportation in a compact package you can carry under your arm is a feat in and of itself. But off-road electric longboards ratchet the fun up several notches by taking you beyond just cruising the bike paths and out into nature. The WowGo AT2 Plus is an all-terrain e-board that can handle any type of terrain you throw at it, doing so without breaking the bank. more… The post Review: WowGo AT2 Plus is the budget-priced all-terrain electric skateboard to buy appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota shareholders are sending a clear message at the Japanese automaker’s annual meeting this year – it’s time to go electric. Several investors have mentioned they have voted or plan to vote to remove longtime leader Akio Toyoda from the board over the automaker’s EV stance. more… The post Toyota shareholders protest EV stance with votes to oust longtime leader from the board appeared first on Electrek.

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Sybo is celebrating Subway Surfers' 11th anniversary and its Danish roots with a real-world 'Hoverboard Hunt' across Copenhagen.

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The Jetson Rogue. | Image: Jetson Another hoverboard is being recalled due to fire risk. According to a notice on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) website, the 42-volt Jetson Rogue is being recalled because the lithium-ion battery packs in the hoverboards can overheat. A fire marshal in Pennsylvania determined that a Jetson Rogue was the point of origin for a fire that killed two children, the CPSC’s notice says. The parents of the children are suing Jetson and Target, where they say they purchased the hoverboard, alleging the two companies should have known of the risk of fire-related injuries due to the design of the Jetson Rogue. (The parents originally sued Walmart, but amended their complaint to sue Target.) The CPSC also says that “there have... Continue reading…

Examples include the hoverboard burning, sparking or melting. In one instance last year, a fire that began with one of them killed two girls in Pennsylvania.

The infamous two-wheeled motorized scooters colloquially known as “hoverboards” are still proving dangerous almost a decade after their peak. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of a hoverboard from Jetson Electric Bikes after two deaths were reported. Read more...

VW's board is expected to approve a site in the U.S. to build its Scout brand, while discussions about a battery factory, likely in Canada, are ongoing.

Electric skateboard startup Defiant Board Society has just launched a new high power electric skateboard known as the Defiant: One. But the new company isn’t just about building fast board; rather, they want to bring e-skating back to its non-powered cultural roots. more… The post New 38 mph electric skateboard seeks to bring skating culture back into e-boards appeared first on Electrek.

Quitting gas makes sense for the environment and your health, but not all buildings are equipped to go electric.

The Texas State Legislature is considering levying a tax against EV owners to fund road upkeep and improvement, and EV owners are on board. Electric vehicles are the choice for many consumers not only due to their environmental benefits but also due to their reduced cost of ownership. However, that reduced cost is now being […] The post Texas considers EV tax, and EV owners are on board appeared first on TESLARATI.

I’m of the opinion that there’s a neat mode of electric mobility out there for everyone. If you’ve got a lot of stuff to carry ‘round, you might want a Cake bike. If you want a fun way to traverse city streets then you might opt for an electric scooter. And, if you want to scare yourself silly on your morning commute,… Read more...

The custom-built electric skateboard hit a top speed of 82 miles per hour.

A mechanical engineer that designs high performance electric skateboards set his sights on snagging the record for fastest electric skateboard. Not only did he succeed, but he absolutely obliterated the previous record. more… The post Daredevil engineer crushes speed record for fastest electric skateboard appeared first on Electrek.

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says there has been at least 119 deaths while using electric bikes and e-scooters from 2017-2021.

A rumor Future Fund co-founder Gary Black highlighted in a tweet on Tuesday became a reality, with Tesla Inc. Latest Ratings for TSLA View More Analyst Ratings for TSLA View the Latest Analyst Ratings read more

GM has been encouraging dealers across the U.S. to enroll in a new plan to improve EV charging, Vietnamese automaker VinFast is considering an initial public offering in the U.S., and workers at an Ohio EV battery plant are voting to unionize. All this and more in The Morning Shift for Wednesday, December 7th, 2022. Read more...

Electric skateboards are often overlooked in the broader micromobility ecosystem, but they’re tons of fun as both commuter EVs and recreational rides. The Tynee Mini 2 brings affordable electric shortboards to the masses, and is even more convenient than a bulky electric longboard. more… The post Electric skateboard review: Is the Tynee Mini 2 the budget e-shortboard for you? appeared first on Electrek.

A developer has created a wireless hoverboard using a Raspberry Pi minicomputer.

Orhan Günsal is using a Raspberry Pi to power his hoverboard project with a custom web interface.

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General Motors (GM) recently welcomed former Tesla executive Jon McNeill to its Board of Directors. Based on McNeill’s comments after the announcement, he will play a significant role in GM’s efforts to increase its presence in the EV market.  “General Motors and Mary Barra are marching towards an electric future. I’m super excited to be […] The post Ex-Tesla exec joins General Motors’ Board: ‘GM & Mary Barra are marching towards an electric future’ appeared first on TESLARATI.

General Motors announced Tuesday it’s appointing Jonathon McNeill, a former Tesla and Lyft executive, to join its board of directors. The new addition is significant as GM looks to become an all-electric brand and take on the current EV market leader Tesla. more… The post GM taps former Tesla, Lyft executive to join board as automaker prepares to scale EV production appeared first on Electrek.

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Colorado Teardrops announced earlier this month that it has completed the prototype version of “the world’s first camper trailer designed to extend the towing range of electric vehicles.” What might sound like a strange product niche could answer a dilemma for some Americans with luxury budgets: While an electric vehicle might...

Former GM CEO Rick Wagoner challenged his company's R&D operations to reinvent the automobile. The skateboard was a team effort, says Larry Burns, who ran the automaker's R&D and planning from 1998 to 2009.

The skateboard chassis just might be the most important piece of automotive hardware created this century. Not only is it key to making EVs viable, but it has helped kick open the door to dozens of new automakers.

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This is the first time I’ve had a chance to test one of Maxfind’s electric skateboards, but the budget e-skateboard maker has seriously impressed me. Having previously tested much more expensive name-brand boards, I can immediately tell you that the Maxfind FF AT rides just as well, if not better, than some of the bigger names out there. It may not have quite as much power (though it’s close), but it makes up for it in the ride quality. more… The post Review: 28 mph Maxfind FF AT all-terrain electric skateboard rides better than the expensive boards appeared first on Electrek.

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Photo by Carlos Suriel Wanting neither a ticking time bomb of a hoverboard nor the hassle of paying for a grimy rental scooter, I worked my ass off at a minimum wage job during the summer of 2017 to afford my first electric skateboard: a Boosted Dual+ V2. Almost every weekend after I forked over my $1,500, I’d take my board out to my local boba cafe. I’d do a couple of laps around my Northern California neighborhood on the way back home, my milk tea in one hand and my remote in the other. As a high school student on an uphill battle to get into one of California’s top universities, electric skateboarding became my go-to form of escapism. It allowed me to take a break from the books — and gave me an excuse to go outside. It offered the effortless freedom of a... Continue reading…

With an impressive 6 miles of range, the Hover-1 is fun around the house or around town.

Save big and expand your fleet of electric tech toys with the Hover-1 Ranger Pro hoverboard, which is just $200 at Best Buy right now.