The scooter that could be the future of electric vehicles

The 9 kg batteries, stored in a compartment under the seat, can be swapped and replaced within seconds.

Karissa Bell - MASHABLE - January 5, 2015



Electric vehicles may be getting more mainstream, but the logistics of the recharging process make them impractical for many, even in larger cities.



Energy startup Gogoro aims to solve this problem by creating a system that allows people to quickly swap their electric vehicles' batteries rather than waiting to recharge. The company unveiled its plan for a network of high-performance electric smart scooters and portable battery stations Monday at CES in Las Vegas.



The company, which has been quietly working on its plans for connected cities since 2011, hopes its scooter will kickstart a bigger shift in how people use electric vehicles.... [Read More]

The scooter that could be the future of electric vehicles