(Ninebot eMoped)
Segway-Ninebot is expanding from kickscooters and hoverboards to seated electric-powered scooters and mopeds.
On Tuesday, Chinese company Ninebot, which bought Segway in 2015, unveiled its latest vision for the future of urban transportation. That includes a concept electric motorcycle, the Apex, which can reach a top speed of 125 miles per hour.
(Ninebot Apex)
In addition, the company is preparing two new products for the market. The first is the Ninebot eMoped, which can switch between being an electric scooter and an e-bike with the help of two pedals. The product will come in three different models; the first has a range of 24.85 miles, the second 37.28 miles, and the third at 46.6 miles. All can reach a top speed of 15.53mph.
The moped also comes with smart features, including a "keyless Ninebot Airlock system," which lets the owner unlock the moped using their phone. Each vehicle also has a GPS-based anti-theft system that can send alerts and real-time location information to the owner's smartphone.
(Ninebot eMoped)
Although Segway-Ninebot built the vehicles to be lightweight and compact, they still weigh in at 116 pounds or more, depending on the model. So don't expect to haul it around like a regular bicycle. But the company says the 5.25-feet-long moped can still fit inside an elevator in the event a city dweller needs to store the vehicle in an apartment.
To appeal to customers looking for more power, the company also introduced the Ninebot eScooter, which is designed for mid- to long-range travel. Customers will be able to choose from five different models that'll have top speeds ranging from 31mph up to 62mph.
(Ninebot eScooter lineup)
The Ninebot eScooter has a base travel range of 37.28 miles. But the company says the top model, the E200P, can travel all the way up to 125 miles when switched into a dual battery mode. However, the seated electric scooters are heavy, ranging between 176 pounds all the way up to 242 pounds.
Like Ninebot's moped, the scooters also come with the company's keyless airlock system and the GPS anti-theft system. Both vehicles also have a built-in electronic dashboard, which can receive over-the-air software updates to receive new features.
"We are introducing our electric bikes with 'true intelligence,' with the goal of providing our customers with cutting-edge technologies and smart functions that make their rides more comfortable and convenient," Luke Gao, CEO of Segway-Ninebot, said in a statement.
There's no word on pricing yet. But the company plans on announcing more details at CES next month.