Filed under: Transportation

An eco-friendly future might be right around the corner, and on Peugeot’s HYmotion3 Compressor concept scooter you can take that corner with just the right balance of safety and power. At 29bhp, this new prototype gets 118 MPG thanks to its hybrid powertrain, and is quite stable with two wheels in front and one behind. In the event that you do lose control, you’ll be protected by a BMW C1-esque roll cage. That’s three techs borrowed from predecessors, plus the added benefit of three-wheel drive. Most advanced hybrid scooter yet? Maybe, but it’s just a concept, so if you’re looking to stand out like a sore but oh-so-energy-efficient thumb on the road, you’re outta luck for the time being.

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Filed under: Robots, Transportation

Truth be told, MIT Media Lab’s RoboScooter prototype would be a lot more intriguing if it had some sort of autopilot button, and while that could very well emerge in the future, it looks as if the first models will still require human intervention. Nevertheless, the ultra-compact vehicle is entirely electric, and aside from supporting swappable batteries, it can also fold up for easy transport. Furthermore, its creators boast that the entire rig is constructed from just 150 parts, which makes life on the assembly line that much easier. Granted, even engineers realize that scooters don’t stand much of a chance in America, but if all goes well, this bugger could start conquering Asian streets as early as next year.

[Via AutoblogGreen]

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Filed under: CES, Transportation

This is what happens when Intel tries to design a vehicle without the help of Orange County Choppers.

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