While I think the aesthetics are slightly wonky, this Owlet is an interesting design departure for the e-bike form factor: It's sort of like, if you were in a manufacturing facility and wanted to make a bike, but didn't have access to the right materials.
The Owlet has no pedals, just footrests; I suppose that technically it’s a scooter rather than an e-bike, though the latter is how the company is marketing it.
Good question. It seems like the article calls it that because that’s what the creators refer to it as. Why they call it an e-bike instead of a scooter… no idea. Trendy buzzwords, maybe? SEO optimization? It’s no secret that “electric scooter” sounds lame but everyone wants an “e-bike.”
People associate scooters and mopeds with being on the road with cars. By calling it an ebike they are making it clear what use case they intend for the bike. Hence why the promo video shows it being used in bike lanes and a couple having fun near a waterfront, that’s the type of stuff you do on a bike not a moped.
Good question. It seems like the article calls it that because that’s what the creators refer to it as. Why they call it an e-bike instead of a scooter… no idea. Trendy buzzwords, maybe? SEO optimization? It’s no secret that “electric scooter” sounds lame but everyone wants an “e-bike.”
E-moped
Very accurate
Actually no. Moped is a portmanteau for Motor-Pedal. It’s a scooter, plain and simple.
Oh huh. Ok.
People associate scooters and mopeds with being on the road with cars. By calling it an ebike they are making it clear what use case they intend for the bike. Hence why the promo video shows it being used in bike lanes and a couple having fun near a waterfront, that’s the type of stuff you do on a bike not a moped.