Ford’s Foldable E-bike Prototype Fits in Small Planes

Derek Price

Thursday, July 09, 2015 at 05:49 PM ET

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Above: Courtesy of Ford; Below: Photo by Derek Price

Key Takeaways:

Ford is researching electric bicycles, exemplified by its MoDe:Me prototype, as part of its strategic shift to become a "mobility company."
The MoDe:Me is a lightweight (33 lbs), foldable e-bike designed to fit in the cargo area of many single-engine planes.
This e-bike offers pilots a portable ground transportation solution for short trips at destination airports where crew cars may not be available.
The project is still in the research phase with no firm production plans, but aims to be an "accessible" product if brought to market.

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Pilots could have more options for ground transportation in the future if Ford Motor Company has its way.

As part of CEO Mark Fields’ plan to transform his firm from a century-old manufacturing giant into a new-age “mobility company,” Ford has been researching electric bicycles for its potential future product lineup.