Electric Skateboard: A New Choice for Green Travel
With the increasingly serious problem of urban traffic congestion, more and more people are seeking an environmentally friendly and convenient way of transportation. Electric scooters, as a new type of personal transportation, have rapidly risen globally in recent years and become a new choice for more and more people to travel. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the origin, development, advantages and disadvantages, as well as market prospects of electric scooters.
1、 The Origin of Electric Scooters
The concept of electric scooters can be traced back to the 1950s, when a non * * organization called Radio Free Europe (RFE) first proposed the concept of “personal short distance electric transportation”. However, due to limitations in battery technology at the time, this concept did not receive widespread attention.
It was not until the early 21st century, with the breakthrough of lithium battery technology, that electric scooters were able to truly enter the market. In 2004, Micro Mobility GmbH, a company based in Munich, Germany, launched its first mass-produced electric scooter. Afterwards, electric scooters gradually gained popularity in the market, and major manufacturers launched their own electric scooter models.
2、 The Development Status of Electric Scooters
At present, the global electric scooter market is showing a rapid development trend. According to data from market research institutions, global sales of electric scooters reached approximately 6.5 million units in 2018, a year-on-year increase of about 30%. It is expected that the global electric scooter market will reach approximately 22 billion US dollars by 2025.
In terms of market competition, the global electric scooter market is currently dominated by two companies – Bird and Lime (formerly known as LimeBike). In addition, many companies in Europe, Asia and other regions have also entered the electric scooter market, such as Swoon from the Netherlands and Little Bird Intelligence from China.
3、 Advantages and disadvantages of electric scooters
- Advantages
(1) Environmental protection: As a new type of green transportation, electric scooters can effectively reduce urban traffic pollution and carbon emissions.
(2) Convenience: Electric scooters are compact, easy to carry, and can easily shuttle on crowded city streets. In addition, electric scooters have strong endurance and short charging time, making it convenient for users to travel long distances in a short period of time.
(3) Economy: Compared to public transportation such as cars and subways, electric scooters have lower operating costs. In addition, the maintenance cost of electric scooters is relatively low, further reducing the travel burden on users. - Disadvantages
(1) Safety: Electric scooters have relatively poor safety, which can easily lead to traffic accidents. Especially during high-speed driving, if there is a loss of control or collision, the consequences will be unimaginable.
(2) Restricted: Many countries and regions have strict regulations on electric scooters, restricting their movement in certain areas. In addition, some public places are not suitable for riding electric scooters.
(3) Comfort: Compared to traditional means of transportation such as bicycles, electric scooters have lower comfort levels. Long term cycling may lead to issues such as lower back pain.
4、 The Development Prospects and Market Trends of Electric Scooters
Despite some problems and challenges, electric scooters have high potential in the market due to their green, convenient, and economical characteristics in the context of global climate change and energy crisis. In the coming years, with the advancement of battery technology and the reduction of costs, the performance of electric scooters will be further improved. At the same time, countries are gradually improving their regulatory policies for electric scooters to promote their healthy development. Overall, the electric scooter market has broad prospects and is expected to become one of the important choices for green urban transportation.
