A micromobility electric vehicle with a controller that operates the vehicle in a walk-assist mode, expanding the population of users that can comfortably use the vehicle. In walk-assist mode, the speed of the vehicle may be limited to a walking speed, regardless of the position of a throttle. In contrast, in a riding mode, the maximum speed may be higher. The walk-assist mode may be entered or exited based on output of one or more sensors, indicating that the user is or is not riding the vehicle or that a user is or is not pushing the vehicle. Such sensors may be positioned in a seat, in a floorboard or on the handlebars of the vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, the sensor may be associated with a control, such as a tab configured to be pressed by a user's thumb when the user is pushing the vehicle.

A micromobility electric vehicle with a controller that operates the vehicle in a walk-assist mode, expanding the population of users that can comfortably use the vehicle. In walk-assist mode, the speed of the vehicle may be limited to a walking speed, regardless of the position of a throttle. In contrast, in a riding mode, the maximum speed may be higher. The walk-assist mode may be entered or exited based on output of one or more sensors, indicating that the user is or is not riding the vehicle or that a user is or is not pushing the vehicle. Such sensors may be positioned in a seat, in a floorboard or on the handlebars of the vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, the sensor may be associated with a control, such as a tab configured to be pressed by a user's thumb when the user is pushing the vehicle.

A steering device for a tilting vehicle is provided having at least one handlebar which includes at least one gripping portion, with at least one receiving element which is fixed or fixable, releasably or non-releasably, on the gripping portion for fixing a gripping element, and with at least one gripping element which covers the receiving element from the outside and which is either directly fixed or fixable non-releasably, in particular adhered or molded, on the gripping portion or is directly fixed or fixable releasably, in particular clipped or screwed, on the receiving element.

A steering device for a tilting vehicle is provided having at least one handlebar which includes at least one gripping portion, with at least one receiving element which is fixed or fixable, releasably or non-releasably, on the gripping portion for fixing a gripping element, and with at least one gripping element which covers the receiving element from the outside and which is either directly fixed or fixable non-releasably, in particular adhered or molded, on the gripping portion or is directly fixed or fixable releasably, in particular clipped or screwed, on the receiving element.

A throttle tube assembly including a throttle tube, a throttle body, a bearing, and a stop collar. The throttle tube extends along a central axis from a proximal most end to a distal most end, the throttle including a lumen extending through the throttle tube. The throttle body is connected to the throttle tube, at the proximal end of the throttle tube, the throttle body having a bearing seat aligned along the central axis with the throttle body. The bearing being disposed in the bearing seat and axially aligned with the throttle body and partially axially aligned with the throttle tube. The stop collar is fixed to the throttle body configured and arranged to actuate a throttle by wire system.

A throttle tube assembly including a throttle tube, a throttle body, a bearing, and a stop collar. The throttle tube extends along a central axis from a proximal most end to a distal most end, the throttle including a lumen extending through the throttle tube. The throttle body is connected to the throttle tube, at the proximal end of the throttle tube, the throttle body having a bearing seat aligned along the central axis with the throttle body. The bearing being disposed in the bearing seat and axially aligned with the throttle body and partially axially aligned with the throttle tube. The stop collar is fixed to the throttle body configured and arranged to actuate a throttle by wire system.

An interactive system and method for virtual ride-sharing with electric vehicle allows a vehicle operator to operate the electric vehicle, like an electric scooter, while simultaneously interacting with network users to share a riding experience through a social media site and the Internet directly from the electric vehicle. An in-vehicle camera captures vehicle data and posts vehicle data to a social media site. The vehicle operator performs social networking functions like: uploading content, downloading content, posting riding images, livestreaming content, and interacting with others on social media while operating electric vehicle. The electric vehicle comprises a step-through frame and is operable as a plug-in electric vehicle having electricity stored on board in a rechargeable battery to drive an electric motor. The vehicle has a slim aesthetic design, an aerodynamic manual brake fin, a mobile communication device holder, and an accelerator handle and a brake handle differentiated by color.

A grip, a magnet 140, and a substrate 150 are included. The grip is rotatable between positions where a throttle is fully closed and a position where the throttle is fully open with a rotating shaft as a center. The magnet 140 rotates integrally with the grip. The substrate 150 includes a plurality of Hall elements 165 and 175, and is fixed to face the magnet 140. The plurality of Hall elements 165 and 175 are disposed in such a way that magnetic flux densities different from each other are respectively applied to the plurality of Hall elements 165 and 175 when an external magnetic field acts in a state where the grip is located in the position where the throttle is fully closed.

A grip, a magnet 140, and a substrate 150 are included. The grip is rotatable between positions where a throttle is fully closed and a position where the throttle is fully open with a rotating shaft as a center. The magnet 140 rotates integrally with the grip. The substrate 150 includes a plurality of Hall elements 165 and 175, and is fixed to face the magnet 140. The plurality of Hall elements 165 and 175 are disposed in such a way that magnetic flux densities different from each other are respectively applied to the plurality of Hall elements 165 and 175 when an external magnetic field acts in a state where the grip is located in the position where the throttle is fully closed.

An electric twist-grip operating device is basically provided with a base member and a switch unit. The base member is configured to be mounted around a bicycle handlebar. The switch unit is configured to output a first control signal to control a bicycle apparatus including at least one of a height adjustable seatpost and a suspension, the switch unit including a rotary operating member rotatable with respect to the base member about a longitudinal axis of the bicycle handlebar, the switch unit being configured to output one of the first control signal and a second control signal in response to a movement of the rotary operating member, the second control signal being different from the first control signal.