Articles tagged with "modular-design"
a16z-backed Infinite Machine shows off cheaper, modular electric scooter
Infinite Machine, a New York-based micromobility startup backed by a16z, has unveiled the Olto, a seated electric scooter priced at $3,495, set to ship later this year. The Olto offers a 40-mile range powered by a swappable 48V lithium-ion battery and features a 750W rear hub motor capable of reaching 20 mph in bike lanes and 33 mph off-road. Designed with modularity in mind, the scooter allows users to attach accessories such as child carriers, rear racks, or baskets. It also includes fold-out pedals that provide pedal-assist propulsion, enabling it to function similarly to an e-bike. The dual-suspension frame supports two riders, enhancing comfort and versatility. This launch positions the Olto as a more affordable alternative to Infinite Machine’s flagship P1 scooter, which costs $10,000 and resembles a Cybertruck-style two-wheeler. Despite the competitive and challenging U.S. micromobility market
electric-scootermicromobilitylithium-ion-batterymodular-designelectric-vehiclee-biketransportation-technologyJony Ive’s LoveFrom helped design Rivian’s first electric bike
LoveFrom, the creative firm founded by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive, collaborated with Rivian on the development of the electric bike that marks Rivian’s first entry into micromobility. Over approximately 18 months, LoveFrom staff worked closely with Rivian’s design and engineering teams within a skunkworks program led by former Specialized executive Chris Yu. This secretive project, which began in early 2022, aimed to leverage Rivian’s EV technology to create a smaller, modular, and more affordable vehicle than its existing electric trucks and vans. LoveFrom’s involvement, starting in early 2023, focused on refining prototypes, user interface, user experience, and industrial design, bringing an interdisciplinary and international perspective to the product’s aesthetics and packaging. The skunkworks program eventually evolved into a startup called Also, backed by $105 million in funding from Eclipse Ventures and staffed by talent from Apple, Google, Tesla, and others. While details about the bike remain scarce, Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe described it as “bike-like” with basic components such as a seat, two wheels, a screen, computers, and a battery. Both Scaringe and Yu hinted at a broader vision for Also to explore various micromobility formats beyond the initial electric bike. The company plans to unveil its first designs later in 2024. LoveFrom’s collaboration with Rivian extends beyond this project, having previously consulted on Rivian’s infotainment system and retail experience, underscoring a close and ongoing relationship between the two firms.
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