Earth Day is the only date on the calendar that encourages us to think about the environment. In the 21st century, we feel the influence of industry, cars and even household pollution more than ever before in history. If you don't stop now, tomorrow it will be too late.
If just a couple of years ago the transition to environmentally friendly technologies seemed like a distant fairy tale, today the future has arrived and has brought a wide variety of gadgets that help preserve the environment.
For example, for short trips around the city it is not at all necessary to use a car. And a traditional bicycle with mechanical (read – human) traction can be replaced with a high-tech device with high speed and mobility. You can even turn the road into an adventure!
Monowheel Ninebot One C+
So, the Ninebot One C+ unicycle can be a replacement. The highest degree of development of compact electric vehicles allows you to squeeze between cars in traffic jams, maneuver in a crowd, easily cover up to 20 kilometers at the speed of city transport - up to 20 kilometers hour.
The maximum driver weight is 100 kilograms. Ninebot One C+ is controlled using a smartphone via Bluetooth, so it will not be stolen - it cannot be turned on without a smartphone. The 16-inch wheel diameter allows you to easily overcome variable urban terrain. It is also light and compact - so much so that it fits not only in the trunk, but also in a backpack.
Buy for $369
Scooter with electric motor and recovery system
An electric scooter can be a much more compact and technologically advanced option. Unlike a unicycle, you can move around on it even with an empty battery - but you need to put it down first, because the recuperation system turns braking energy into battery reserves.
Thanks to this, the range of such transport easily reaches 30-40 kilometers, which at a speed of 25 km/h turns an electric scooter into a serious transport.
A convenient folding system allows you to carry the scooter with you in public transport: throw it on your shoulder, and in the subway. This use case allows you to almost completely eliminate traditional types of personal transport and quickly get anywhere. No traffic jams!
Buy for $370
Electric scooter
For those who prefer balance, there are many electric scooters available. The most current among them is the F-wheel D1: compact, foldable and very powerful.
Of course, it is inconvenient to wear - it is heavy. But the advantages of the F-wheel D1 are different: on 12-inch wheels you can even overcome curbs, and a speed of 30 kilometers turns eco-transport into one of the fastest means of transportation for a metropolis.
This modification is not equipped with pedals - only electric traction
Buy for $380
Electric motor for bicycle
Bicycle fans should pay attention to the YUNZHILUN iMotor electric wheel. With its help, you can turn any bicycle into an electric one: the kit includes a motor for installation on the front wheel, battery, control system and necessary add-ons for control motor from the steering wheel.
The most important advantage is simple installation. The original wheel of the bicycle is dismantled, and YUNZHILUN iMotor is installed in its place. The main thing is that the diameter is 26 inches.
The included battery is enough for 25 kilometers. But YUNZHILUN iMotor has an “assist” mode, in which the electric motor helps pedal, accelerating the bike. So the battery lasts for 50 kilometers at a speed of up to 30 kilometers per hour.
Buy for $300
Hoverboard
Finally, for walking there is nothing better than a simple hoverboard. Although this unstable transport system is only suitable for smooth roads, they are convenient and easy to use. And much more compact than all other options. I put it in my bag and left.
It charges quickly, drives faster than a car in a traffic jam, and even a small child can master it. And no questions from the traffic police (which may arise when operating electric bicycles and scooters).
Buy for $140
In addition, in honor of Earth Day, you should think about replacing the lighting with LED (preferably with centralized control and light sensors). And finally throw away disposable bags, replacing them with backpacks and knapsacks.
