The present technology refers to an electric scooter with a novel combination of features creating a practical personal travel alternative. First, safety is improved over traditional scooters via a novel concept of angled forks in the front end. This allows for a smoother and slower turning radius while not compromising efficiency or overall speed. Additionally, the entire scooter folds in a unique manner to a much smaller volume than that which is commercially available, allowing for easy storage at work or in school. Finally, the design incorporates a friction drive electric motor that can be easily disengaged should the rider wish to push the scooter by traditional foot power. The rider may conveniently choose to recharge the batteries by pushing as well.

This vehicle provides an advantage to those looking for an environmentally friendly and enjoyable travel alternative — a fast, safe and fun scooter that is able to fold up for compact storage or carrying. Advantages: - A scooter with unique angled forks, allowing for improved safety and handling; - A unique and simple folding method, giving a collapsed volume of less than 0.0457 m3; - An electric friction drive that can be conveniently disengaged and recharged by foot power

Working prototype of first version exists. Improved prototype is in development.