One of them is the bike-car hybrid, and the latest model to come to our attention is Hopper, a compact, lightweight, and fully-enclosed tricycle that promises efficiency, comfort, and practicality.

Created in Germany, Hopper Mobility's Hopper is a sleek, semi-enclosed, car-like three-wheeler that allows drivers to avoid traffic and travel in bike lanes.

The rider's pedaling power is augmented by a 250-watt rear hub motor, taking the Hopper up to a top speed of 25 km/h (16 mph). The motor is powered by a removable 30-Ah/48V/1,440-Wh lithium-iron ...

The oh-so-carefree city of Amsterdam is making a push for better transportation with fewer emissions by launching an electric-scooter taxi service called Hopper. By Danny King Nov 23, 2012 7:38 AM ...

Hopper scooters are limited to 25 km/h (15.5 mph) and the Dutch law does not require wearing a helmet up to this speed. This means you simply get on the bike and scuttle off.

"I was very frustrated at being late, and it was then that I thought, hey, a scooter would be able to get me to my meeting on time," said Beugels, founder of Hopper, Europe's first electric ...

Six years ago Dutchman Ruben Beugels was on an Amsterdam tram that broke down, leaving him stuck in an out-of-the way place, and late for an appointment when he couldn't quickly find another means ...

Six years ago Dutchman Ruben Beugels was on an Amsterdam tram that broke down, leaving him stuck in an out-of-the way place, and late for an appointment when… ...