14. Electric scooters
Total sales: 55 million units
Although this product is 14th in our 16 most consumed products in the world list, one might say that electric scooters are the future of global transportation. Among the obvious benefits such as clean environment and gas savings, lower speed of electric scooter maximizes the urban safety. Most models will plug right into your standard wall outlet, making it extremely convenient to charge anywhere. Typically, their battery capacity is about 12 volt, which means three inline 12-volt batteries. However, many companies take into consideration the so-called ‘fuel cell’ advanced technology. What makes them approachable is also their light weight. According to a report from Navigant Research, sales of electric motorcycles and scooters are expected to be over 55 million units from 2015 to 2024.
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