A handlebar apparatus for a bicycle that includes an elongated housing having a proximal end and a distal end configured as handle portions that can be grabbed by hands of a cyclist for steering the bicycle. The apparatus further includes a transparent panel encased by the housing, an electronic device also housed in the housing, and a display coupled to the electronic device and juxtaposed to the transparent panel such that the display is visible from outside through the panel. The electronic device can connect an external computing device through a network.

In a saddle-ride type vehicle, a microphone can capture the speech of a rider easily, and a display portion is easily visible to the rider. In the saddle-ride type vehicle, which includes: a microphone for capturing sound, the microphone being placed forward of a seat for a rider; a display portion for displaying a condition of the vehicle; and a handlebar for steering a front wheel, the microphone is spaced apart from the display portion and placed rearward of the display portion.

Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.

Various systems and methods associated with protecting a rider of an electric bicycle from hazards while riding their bicycle are described. In some embodiments, the systems and methods enhance the safety of the rider in response current detected conditions surrounding the rider, such as conditions associated with the route or path traveled by the rider, other vehicles within the route or path traveled by the rider, potential hazards within the route or path traveled by the rider, environmental conditions through which the rider is traveling, and so on.

A marking device that is supported by a personal mobility vehicle, such as a scooter, is movable from a first position, in which the marking device does not contact the riding surface, and a second position, in which the marking device contacts the riding surface. The marking device includes an attachment portion and a marking portion that creates markings on the riding surface as a result of frictional contact with the riding surface. The marking device can also include an actuation portion which is accessible to the user and allows the user to move the marking device to the second position. In one arrangement, the marking device includes an elastic marking member which is configured to bend in order to maintain contact with the riding surface.

A method for operating a control unit of a light-weight vehicle, especially of a pedal electric cycle or of an electric kick scooter. The method includes: receiving at least one sensor information associated with a sensor of the vehicle; and transmitting, via a communication channel between the control unit and a personal mobile terminal, the at least one sensor information and/or at least an information based thereon.

Methods and systems for activating electric vehicles are provided. One method includes, in response to a first command to activate the vehicle, transitioning the vehicle from an inactive state to a wake state where a controller of the vehicle is activated and the vehicle is prevented from being propelled by an electric motor of the vehicle. The method also includes, in response to receiving a second command to activate the vehicle after receiving the first command, transitioning the vehicle from the wake state to a ready state where the vehicle is permitted to be propelled by the electric motor.

A control system is provided for controlling an electrical component of a human-powered vehicle in accordance with a swivel state of a riding portion and a carrier. The control system includes a sensor, an electrical component and an electronic controller. The sensor is configured to output a signal corresponding to a pivot angle of a pivot portion provided between the carrier and the riding portion located between the carrier and a handle. The electronic controller is configured to control the electrical component in accordance with the signal output from the sensor.

Methods and systems for activating electric vehicles are provided. One method includes, in response to a first command to activate the vehicle, transitioning the vehicle from an inactive state to a wake state where a controller of the vehicle is activated and the vehicle is prevented from being propelled by an electric motor of the vehicle. The method also includes, in response to receiving a second command to activate the vehicle after receiving the first command, transitioning the vehicle from the wake state to a ready state where the vehicle is permitted to be propelled by the electric motor.

A motorcycle (1) includes a tail lamp (41), a rear covering (32), rear end components which are a license plate (44) and a license lamp (46), a rear stay (33), and a sensor (60). The tail lamp (41) emits light toward the rear side. The rear covering (32) is provided with the tail lamp (41). The rear end components are disposed more rearward than the rear covering (32). The rear stay (33) extends at least rearward from a connecting portion connected to the rear covering (32), and supports the rear end components. The sensor (60) for sensing an object rearward is at least partially received in an internal space (111) that is formed either in the rear covering (32) or in the rear stay (33).