The full specs for the self-proclaimed “world’s most sophisticated” micromobility vehicle, the Bo M electric scooter, have been unveiled as the e-scooter heads to production.
Bo, the UK-based company behind the sleek-looking electric scooter, announced today that it is officially moving into production. The company also confirmed the full launch specifications of the Bo M, an e-scooter designed primarily for city riders.
Bo says that it “will offer the smoothest and most stable ride of any vehicle in its class.”
I had the chance to test out an earlier version of the scooter at last year’s Micromobility America event, where it already looked promising. But now the most updated version appears to be even more highly refined.
As cofounder and CEO Oscar Morgan explained:
Moving to production is a momentous moment for our company. The entire Bo team has worked tirelessly with a common aim: to create a product that will consistently delight our riders. The team has been focused on developing game-changing features, like our Monocurve chassis with integrated Lock and Load hooks, and safety enhancements such as Safesteer, whilst using our experience in automotive design to build visually exciting vehicles people feel proud to own and ride. We are excited to see the culmination of these efforts within the Bo M, and I cannot wait for our first riders to take delivery of their M later this year.
That “Safesteer” technology is just one of many features of the scooter, and is designed to help stabilize the steering input across varied terrain.
As the company detailed:
Safesteer™ technology is a world-first in micro-mobility vehicles, a dynamic steering stabilisation system developed by Bo to set the benchmark for control and inspire rider confidence. This patent- pending technology, fully integrated within the Bo chassis, assists and stabilises the steering through bumps, dips and potholes to keep the rider in perfect comfort and control. Novice and experienced riders often cite stability as their primary concern when riding over mixed terrain.
Bo’s Safesteer™ technology gives a seamless, stable ride and builds confidence at every turn, allowing everyone to enjoy the ride. Safesteer™ will deliver the smoothest and most stable ride while at the same time achieving a new benchmark in mechanical simplicity and reliability. The system is based on opposing force from a pair of bespoke wound torsion springs, housed within a unique Bo mechanism that delivers predictable steering correction up to a 50 degree turn angle. This system works to recreate the natural centering dynamic of a larger wheel and smooth the ride to give Bo riders an exceptional experience every time.
In addition to the steering stabilization, Bo also shared several key performance specs found in the scooter. The 1,200W hub motor was recently increased from the original 1,000W motor planned for the scooter. The main chassis section was retooled as well, “increasing the width for improved ergonomics and battery capacity.”
The 655 Wh battery is claimed to offer a range of up to 50 km (31 miles).
The scooter’s top speed is listed as 35 km/h (21 mph), providing enough speed for everyday commuting without being passed in the bike lane.
We also heard more details about the scooter’s “monocurve” chassis design, which is unique in the industry.
As Bo explained:
Bo M’s chassis has been designed to enable the integration of multiple sector-leading innovations without adding complexity for the user. Forged from high-strength aluminium, the chassis is revolutionary in the category. The intuitive, unbroken lines of the Monocurve chassis create the first unibody structure in this sector, designed to true automotive principles, seamlessly combining function with design. The design allows for the steering to be separated from the chassis, forming a robust mounting point for the Lock and Load cargo solution whilst also providing a strong and stable platform for Bo riders.
That “Lock and Load” innovation is a feature that includes a pair of dual-purpose revolving hooks that act as both secure locking points for the vehicle as well as a stable cargo-carrying solution. The hooks are mounted through the core structure of the chassis to hold cargo of up to 10 kg (22 lb.), and prevent riders from having to carry shopping bags dangling on their handlebars.
The hooks are magnetically secured so that when not in use as a locking point or for carrying cargo, they can be spun 180 degrees and hidden within the steerer, preserving the clean lines of the chassis.
Bo will likely have similar models coming in the future, as the company explained that the Bo M is the first in a series of scooters. More details expected to be announced in the coming months. The first pre-order deliveries of the £1,995.00 (approximately US $2,430) scooter are due to start this November, with further units available from February 2024.
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New calls to revive a cancelled pipeline project pit Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul , with Coterra Energy caught in the middle. Conversations about the natural gas Constitution Pipeline resurfaced last week after Trump lifted a stop-work order on the Empire Wind 1 project as part of what appeared to be a compromise with New York. The pipeline met opposition during Trump’s first term and was shelved roughly five years ago. One of the original sponsors of the pipeline was Cabot Oil & Gas, which merged with Cimarex Energy in 2021 to form Coterra, a holding in the Club’s 30-stock portfolio. “I am encouraged by Governor Hochul’s comments about her willingness to move forward on critical pipeline capacity,” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum posted on X on May 19. Then, a day later, the Empire Wind project was given the green light to go forward. Burgum’s office did not reply when CNBC reached out for further details regarding his statement. The White House did not respond immediately to our inquiries either. A spokesperson for Hochul told CNBC, however, that “no deal on any natural gas pipeline was reached,” in exchange for the wind project, which, coincidentally, a unit of another Club name, GE Vernova , has a hand in. The governor’s office said the timing of Burgum’s post alluded to a quid pro quo that did not happen. In a statement last week , Hochul said, “New York will work with the Administration and private entities on new energy projects that meet the legal requirements under New York law.” The pipeline is not the only dispute between Trump and Hochul. They are also locked in a toll battle over congestion pricing for motorists to enter the busiest parts of New York City. As the politics play out on the pipeline, Coterra CEO Tom Jorden reminded investors what’s at stake during the company’s post-earnings conference call earlier this month. “The Constitution Pipeline, as originally configured, originates in our [Marcellus] field in Northeast Pennsylvania and goes into the New England market [through New York],” Jorden said. “We’re watching and participating in that [pipeline] conversation seriously.” If the pipeline were to be built, “the expectation is that we would make a commitment to deliver long-term volumes into that line,” the CEO continued. “We’re looking at that as a potential future opportunity for growth in the Marcellus.” Most of Coterra’s Marcellus Shale properties, which represent 75% of the firm’s total natural gas output, are in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Alongside a messy first quarter earlier this month, overshadowed by operational issues, Coterra said it’s shifting more of its near-term focus away from oil, which has been struggling, and toward natural gas . The company, which we covet for its ability to switch between oil and gas spending, cited positive macro conditions and Northeast storage volumes as reasons to predict a robust 2025 and 2026 for gas. Coterra said it began drilling two Marcellus rigs in April, lifting its capital spending in the region by an additional $50 million. The Constitution Pipeline, which would certainly support Coterra’s bet on natural gas and the Marcellus, has taken many twists and turns over the years. Cabot, the original champion of the project, sold a majority ownership stake to Williams Energy in 2010, four years before it was approved. The pipeline was canceled in 2020 after a slew of regulatory and legal hurdles, including a denied water permit by New York State. Cabot’s minority stake, however, kept what’s now Coterra in the game. CTRA YTD mountain Coterra YTD The financial benefits of easier and more cost-effective transportation of natural gas could also translate into a boost for Coterra shares, which closed just under $25 on Tuesday and moved lower Wednesday. The stock has declined more than 3% year to date compared to the S & P 500 ‘s slight 2025 gain. “We’re going to be in a bull market for gas, at least for the next year or so,” said Roth analyst Leo Mariani, echoing Jorden’s prediction. Mariani and his Roth colleagues have a $34 per share price target on Coterra. That’s higher than our Club price target of $30. At current share price levels, Coterra’s multiple of 8.5 times next 12 months’ earnings per share (EPS) estimates makes it cheaper compared to industry peers such as EOG Resources , which trades at 11.5 times forward earnings, and Diamondback Energy , which trades at 10.15 times. 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Coming in hot… well, as hot as these solar cars can get, upwards of 60 mph.
It’s hard to believe we’re just over a month away from this year’s Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025 collegiate solar car track event! In July, some of the greatest engineering minds from universities across North America will roll into Bowling Green, Kentucky, with their respective hand-built solar-powered EVs to go head-to-head in a competition all about pushing the limits of sustainable transport. The goal? Complete as many laps as possible each race day using nothing but sunshine.
The event is open to the public and free to attend. Raycing kicks off on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT and continues through July 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. You’re not going to want to miss this!
As a refresher, the Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) is held annually and typically acts as a pre-qualifier for the American Solar Challenge (ASC), a cross-country solar car race held every two years. During ASC years, FSGP is where teams prove their vehicles are road-worthy and safe enough to trek over 1,500+ miles from Tennessee to Wyoming on public roads.
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This year, however, is an off-year for ASC. Teams will only compete in the track event. Here are last year’s FSGP/ASC results and highlights.
The 2025 Electrek FSGP will again be held at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which, interestingly enough, General Motors occasionally uses for Corvette testing and development. It’s here, students will go head-to-head in a grand prix-style event, competing to complete as many laps as possible using nothing but solar power. It may sound simple, but it’s a test of speed, efficiency, and endurance.
Last year’s event drew a record turnout, with more than 32 teams and 710 student participants from universities across the U.S. and Canada.
The ASC and FSGP are organized by the Innovators Educational Foundation (IEF), a 501c3 non-profit providing hands-on, multidisciplinary learning opportunities for college students. In 2023, Electrekannounced the signing of a five-year title sponsorship agreement with the IEF, which will guarantee funds to host the yearly races through 2028.
This was a natural fit. EVs, solar power, sustainable transport, and collaboration—this is what we’re all about at Electrek, and we’re thrilled to once again be a part of such an incredible event.
Other 2025 Electrek FSGP sponsors include Altair, Blue Origin, MathWorks, Generac, and in previous years Tesla, which have used the event as prime recruiting grounds. In fact, in past years, one recruiter even told Electrek that “getting great employees at the Formula Sun Grand Prix was like shooting fish in a barrel” and added “students at these events are orders of magnitude more likely to yield successful hires than typical campus recruiting events.”
And when it comes to industry talent, FSGP/ASC has serious roots.
JB Straubel, Tesla’s co-founder, ex-CTO, and current sitting board member, got his start in the Stanford Solar Car program. While he currently serves as CEO of lithium-ion battery materials company Redwood Materials, Straubel talks about how many of Tesla’s early hires came straight out of that same solar car team in the video below.
Below are the full recap videos from the Formula Sun Grand Prix/American Solar Challenge. The event’s official Flickr page has also amassed more than 1,500 photos. Check them out—they’re super cool!
More details and full results on last year’s Electrek American Solar Challenge and Formula Sun Grand Prix can be found on the event’s website.
Note: The Formula Sun Grand Prix is not in any way associated or affiliated with the Formula 1 companies, FORMULA 1 racing, or the FIA Formula One World Championship.
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The struggling carmaker is urgently cutting costs as it looks to turn things around. Nissan is offering buyouts to US workers at its Canton, Mississippi, plant, citing it as a “crucial” part of its comeback plan.
Nissan offers buyouts for US workers at its Canton plant
Nissan has been in the spotlight over the past few weeks for all the wrong reasons. It began earlier this month, following the company’s announcement that it was abandoning plans to build a new EV battery plant in Japan.
The facility was set to produce lower-cost LFP batteries, which have been key to BYD and other Chinese EV brands’ rapid rise in the global auto industry. With an annual production capacity of up to 5 GWh, the plant was expected to slash EV battery costs by 20% to 30%.
Facing slumping sales, lower profits, and more competition, Nissan launched its new recovery plan, dubbed “Re:Nissan,” earlier this month.
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The comeback strategy involves cutting 20,000 jobs, or around 15% of its global workforce, by 2027. Nissan is also closing several plants to slash costs by 250 billion yen as it aims to return to profitability by fiscal year 2026.
According to an internal email, viewed by Reuters, Nissan is offering buyouts for US workers at its Canton plant. The email also stated that merit-based pay increases are suspended globally.
Christian Meunier, Nissan America’s chairman, said the buyouts are “crucial for Nissan’s comeback” in the US, its most important market.
Nissan’s new LEAF EV (Source: Nissan)
“While substantial efforts have been made in the US to help right-size Nissan, we need to take additional, limited, strategic action here at a local level,” Meunier said in an email.
Nissan announced a voluntary separation program for a select number of US salaried employees. Since the plan is still ongoing, Nissan didn’t provide any further details.
Nissan’s upcoming lineup for the US, including the new LEAF EV and “Adventure Focused” SUV (Source: Nissan)
On Wednesday, a separate report from Bloomberg News claimed that Nissan is looking to raise over 1 trillion yen ($6.9 billion) with the help of the UK government to repay a massive loan due next year.
Nissan invested $500 million to upgrade its Canton plant for electric vehicle (EV) production in the US. Although it initially planned to begin building EVs in the US this year, Nissan delayed production until at least 2028.
Nissan next-gen LEAF testing in the US (Source: KindelAuto)
Later this year, Nissan will launch the upgraded LEAF, now with a longer driving range, an NACS charging port, and a more SUV-like design. It will be one of ten new Nissan or Infiniti models to launch by 2027.
Electrek’s Take
As Electrekreported yesterday, Nissan’s comeback plan hinges on its upgraded e-Power technology. The only issue is that the system is designed for hybrids.
Nissan is following in Toyota and Honda’s footsteps by advancing new hybrid and plug-in hybrid tech, but the company is already two steps behind.
Doubling down on hybrids and PHEVs while delaying more EV projects will likely only set Nissan up for failure over the next few years.
The Japanese automaker is already losing market share in some of its biggest markets, like China and Southeast Asia.
Can Nissan turn things around in the US, its most important market? Or, will it continue to fall out of favor with lower-cost, more advanced EVs on the way from brands like Rivian and Lucid? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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