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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Key Takeaways:

Ford is researching electric bicycles, such as its lightweight, foldable MoDe:Me prototype, as part of its strategy to transform into a "mobility company."
The MoDe:Me e-bike is designed for portability, making it a potential ground transportation option for small plane pilots at destination airports lacking crew cars.
Currently in the research phase, Ford intends for any future production version of the e-bike to be an accessible rather than luxury device.

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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.