Remember Luke Skywalker’s hovercraft from the first Star Wars movie? Well it just became reality with the opening of pre-orders for the Aero-X Hoverbike ($85,000). The Hoverbike gets its lift from two fixed-pitch carbon fiber fans driven by a rotary engine. Because it can float up to 10 feet off the ground you can go most places a road vehicle can’t. Maxiumum speed is 45 miles per hour and is intuitive to drive. You can learn over a weekend. Additional features include vertical take-offs, eliminating the need for runways, engine redundancy, and optional whole vehicle air bags.
If you’re looking for a compact electric scooter for an urban environment, then you may want to consider the Urb-E Scooters ($1600). The Urb-E Commuter Scooter has a three wheel trike design which allows for greater stability and low-speed maneuverability. This makes it perfect for congested pedestrian traffic. Fold it up and it’s no bigger […]