The Italian startup To-Move has created a folding scooter that is almost homonymous, or rather: almost an acronym. It's called TOM, it comes into action in less than seven seconds by opening and closing like a Swiss army knife, it has a bamboo body and can even charge your devices. HI. The article can end here.
No, I'm kidding.
When folded, TOM is no bigger than a trolley and can be easily dragged along just like hand luggage. micro-mobility to the utmost. Most of the components are housed in its frame, making the whole "package" extremely compact, easy to handle and above all light.
The creators of TOM have reduced the use of plastic in scooter components to just 10%. Bamboo and aluminum reign supreme. The total weight? Less than 20 kilos!
Amply padded seat, height-adjustable handlebars and even some small design "gems", such as a groove in the wooden frame which allows correct ventilation for the batteries, preventing overheating. I would say that nothing is missing.
A scooter? No, a power bank on two wheels
One of the coolest things about TOM is its powerbank function. Equipped with 750Wh batteries, it can power electronics and devices on the go. Just insert the cable into its dedicated slot to never run out of battery.
Could the "personalization" department be missing? No, and in fact the wooden shell of this scooter can be replaced with a design of your choice. Plus, the inevitable dedicated app allows you to check where you parked it, receive alerts in the event of an attempted theft and monitor battery levels.
I'm not surprised that TOM has already achieved his goal in the crowdfunding campaign started on Kickstarter. Production is on the launch pad, and the delivery of the first batches will begin in November 2023. Nice story, friends. Good luck.
