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URB-E Electric Launches Crowdfunding Campaign: The Urban Commuter’s New Best Friend

The future of urban transportation has arrived with URB-E. Especially as it folds up to the size of a rollerboard suitcase. For today, URB-E launches its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. That’s bringing what might be the most innovative solution to the “last mile” problem that city commuters face every day.

Solving the Urban Commute Challenge

As anyone living in a major city knows, getting from your home to the nearest transit hub can be the most frustrating part of your daily journey. Grant Delgatty, the visionary designer behind URB-E, tackles this challenge head-on with an electric vehicle that’s compact enough to take anywhere.

“We’re building a sustainable company that goes beyond the fact that this is an electric product,” explains Mateo Neri, a collaborator on the project. “We’re using sustainable materials and building a product that’s not going to be thrown away in a year or two, but that will last.”

URB-E electric: Lightweight, Powerful, and Incredibly Portable

The URB-E weighs in at just 27 pounds—making it almost half the weight of comparable folding electric vehicles. Yet, despite its featherweight design, it packs impressive performance specs:

Travels at speeds up to 15 mph
Covers 20 miles on a single charge
Folds to just 16″x16″x36″ when not in use
Charges from any standard outlet
Includes USB ports to charge your smartphone while riding

Moreover, the entire vehicle is crafted from recycled aircraft aluminum, giving it both strength and environmental credentials. In fact, sustainability runs throughout the URB-E’s design philosophy.

Two Models for Different Urban Warriors

As part of their crowdfunding launch, URB-E offers two distinct models to suit different riding preferences. The URB-E Commuter features three wheels for greater stability and a smoother ride, perfect for those new to electric vehicles. Meanwhile, the URB-E GP sports a two-wheel design for sharper turns and a more dynamic riding experience.

Both models allow for customization with interchangeable colored inserts that fit within the frame, giving riders the ability to personalize their URB-E’s appearance.

Global Interest in Sustainable Transportation

While the URB-E seems perfectly tailored for American urban centers, interest extends far beyond U.S. borders. Notably, the city of Tianjin, China—with ambitions to become 100% sustainable—has already expressed interest in the vehicle.

The URB-E team plans to manufacture the vehicles locally in their respective markets, further reducing the carbon footprint associated with shipping and distribution.

Joining the E-Vehicle Revolution

The Indiegogo campaign launches today with a $150,000 goal and a 40-day timeline. Early adopters can secure their own URB-E for $1,599, though the final retail price is expected to be closer to $1,799 when the product ships later this summer.

Given the rising costs of urban transportation and increasing environmental concerns, the URB-E represents not just a convenient gadget, but potentially a transformative approach to city mobility.

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