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Polestar-inspired skateboard with carbon fiber body & translucent aesthetics is made for Gen-Z

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Thanks to its versatility, the electric skateboard has become an important personal commuter in urban settings. There are countless electric skateboard options out there that score well for their top speed, load capacity, or the kind of material used. The ones by Backfire, Swagtron, Meepo, or Skatebolt. But the prospect of a Polestar branded skateboard brings a new dimension to the equation.

The inspiration for this concept comes from the many concept skateboard designs that have their own USP. Since Polestar is the rising star in the EV car market with a 125 percent rise in electric car sales in the first half of 2022, the concept artist’s association of the skateboard with the brand makes complete sense.

Designer: Cheng Han Lin

As per Cheng, the project is personal work and teaching – made as an example for the design workshop at Tatung University 2022. The core idea is to teach the students how to visualize a concept design with 3D modeling.

The electric skateboard gets a lightweight carbon frame in matte colors with contrasting wheels and a platform with perforations for a better grip with any pair of shoes. This will interest skateboarders who like to perform a lot of tricks. Underneath lies the battery which provides the assisted power on inclines or difficult terrain. While the skateboard deck carries a minimalist look, the rear has all multiple ports for charging like the lightning port and USB.

What kind of runtime one can expect from the skateboard is cloaked in mystery, but then, this is just a concept. As seen in some of the renders, the skateboard gives off a translucent vibe which will attract Gen-Z users. Whether it can compete with options like the Behemoth’s all-terrain e-board is unclear, but assessing the ride height and other design cues, this one is tailored for the metropolis.

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This sleek robust electric kick scooter is what the city commuters need

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Electric kick scooters are the definitive future of personal commuting owing to the exponential rise in the number of vehicles on the road and the colossal impact of carbon emissions on the planet.  That justifies our obsession with kick scooters lately, and we’ve stumbled over another three-wheeled version that’s a pure delight to watch and presumably to ride on as well.

Dubbed the Electric Stand Bike, this striking creation is the Polestar O2 Convertible of the electric kick scooter world. The personal commuter is fit for riding the city streets as well as the outskirts in maximum style without impacting the environment. The electric-powered machine has bigger front wheels and a single rear one for maximum control. In fact, the front wheels are almost triple the size of the rear one which comes with its own independent dual suspension system to take on the bumps with maximum ease.

Designer: Alexandr Zhukouski

The standing platform is big enough to provide a comfortable upright stance while turning or when the ride gets rough. There’s an elaborate digital panel for all the vital telemetry including the current speed, remaining charge levels, and notifications from a connected mobile device. LED lights at the front have a good amount of throw for clear visibility of the oncoming traffic in the dark hours. The design incorporates storage space to carry along groceries or other essentials after a return trip from the supermarket.

The wide platform on the Electric Stand Bike means there is enough freedom to change the riding position depending on the needs. That also brings in the possibility of keeping stuff (when the need arises) if there is no space left in the storage compartment. Overall, this kick scooter hits the right notes for modern urban commuters who want more than just a barebones ride for themselves. It’s all about style, practicality, and an assuring built that’ll last for years to come in all respects.

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This skateboard’s modular form is designed to address the problem of our aging population

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A kick-scooter like personal commuter designed for future cities in 2040 where flexible modes of mobility will be cherished by the users. Stria fulfills that gap with intuitive design ideation keeping in mind the elderly population too.

Urban mobility is one thing all the sharp minds are trying to streamline and make easier for the end-user as well as bystanders. Hence comes into the picture this mindfully designed e-mobility solution by Hong Kong-based product and industrial designer, Cathy Wong. It is more than just another personal mobility solution aimed at crowded cities. Sometimes such designs make me wonder how different the future will be in a decade or two.

The concept design dubbed Stria is an electric mobility (EMD) vehicle that looks much like a skateboard. The design itself is a two-part system for shared mobility, bringing the personal commuter right to your doorstep, and when you’re done it can be returned back. The first is the actual mobility device which is modular in a way to address different mobility needs. There are four modes to choose from – Sport, Commute, Support, and Companion.

The Sport mode is for active individuals who want to leverage maximum speed and control while riding on the streets courtesy of the lean-to-control configuration. The second is the commute mode targeted for casual riders who want to get to the supermarket in the least time possible without much fuzz, thanks to a grab bar for increased riding stability. The Support mode is for elderly people as it has thigh-leaning support so that the elderly rider or disabled person doesn’t experience body fatigue. In fact, this mode is the reason for the idea to have propped up as Cathy wanted to design a personal mobility solution for the aging population of Hong Kong. The Companion mode acts as a prop while walking and stowing for safe storage indoors.

The designer envisions Stria to be powered by a double brushless motor – the first motor activates while riding and the second one sets into action for smaller movements. The second part of the concept is the movable shuttle-like charging station (smaller than your hatchback car) where all the EDM’s are stored and disinfected for the next commute. The shuttle drives around the block and suffices the need of customers as and when demanded via the compatible app. Cathy thinks of a future where designated wireless charging lanes would be built around the city to keep the personal commuter juiced up for long rides.

Designer: Cathy Wong

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Forget Apple Car, this foldable iLine personal transporter is the ideal design for urban commuting!

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Designer Amanda Hettiarachchi has thought of a cool Apple personal commuter that will set the cats among the pigeons. A Segway-like personal transporter that can fold down to a compact-sized accessory for easy handling and storage.

By the year 2030, the global population will hit a critical point and that will put a high strain on the already strangulated traffic management system. It is estimated that a single person wastes almost 119 hours in one year waiting in traffic and the total fuel wastage due to this for all cars on the planet accounts for 3.1 billion gallons of fuel. All of us get stuck in traffic and take it in stride even though at times it drives us crazy. This calls for an autonomous personal commuter that is foldable, self-balancing, and carries a style quotient that goes with your lifestyle.

Called the Apple iLine, it comes in two versions – the Apple iLine and the Apple iLine mini which is smaller than your MacBook. The iLine normal version has a detachable pole that attaches to the footboard when you need to head to the grocery store in a jiffy. The iLine mini only has a footboard and three wheels. The future-proof commuter keeps up with Apple’s design philosophy, as the designer incorporates the Apple button shape on top of the pole to switch On/Off the personal commuter. This button also doubles as the user identification tool, as the user touches the middle of the touch screen controller to authenticate. The liner shape on the front and back has the backlight for nighttime commuting.

In the completely autonomous mode, the iLine will be able to adjust the speed, and the user can also opt to control it with iPhone or iWatch with the AppleLine app. Advanced sensors onboard will identify any obstacles (static or moving) and avert them in real-time. Also, the connected system will advise the user about busy routes and the best route to follow to get to the destination in time. As I said, the personal commuter fits perfectly with the urban lifestyle and the upcoming challenge that looks us all in the face – crowded roads that demand a compact set of wheels!

Designer: Amanda Hettiarachchi

This all-terrain electric skateboard made for tough riders has no riding limits – 8:20

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Want a no-holds-barred experience on your skateboard without being skeptical of the board’s performance on not-so-favorable surfaces? The freedom to ride your skateboard on any terrain with the promise of balance and agility while riding? Then the TeamGee Behemoth skateboard is your ticket to riding nirvana for cross-country adventures. Whether you take it on a ride over the mountain roads, gravel paths, or desert trails; the off-roading capable longboard powered by 12AH lithium batteries is just what you need.

With a remote, you can take it for a spin in 4-speed modes and 4-braking modes for supreme control for the duration of your ride, well capable of traversing 30-degree inclines. True to its name ‘Behemoth’ the carbon fiber body skateboard has a higher than usual riding position and monstrous wheels for a firm grip on the surface it’s riding. Talk of the self-leveling suspension and automotive-grade shock absorption system, and you’re in for a smooth ride – even on the extremely jagged surfaces. The board’s concave design in a way assures the rider of a firm foot grip, especially while riding on uneven surfaces.

Behemoth’s handheld remote has an LCD display that beams all the necessary information – right from the battery level to the real-time speed. As a matter of fact, the skateboard can achieve a top speed of 25 mph and on full charge goes 22 miles. To keep the battery juiced up Behemoth uses regenerative braking technology which charges the battery every time you brake. The off-roading capable water-resistant skateboard comes with 2 LED lights for gliding on the streets in the nighttime, and for safety, there is a LED tail light too with 3 auto-switching color modes.

Designer: TeamGee

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