The Willow Run-A-Bout is the brainchild of designer Eric Strebel who runs an Industrial Design studio called Botzen Design in Detroit, MI.

The three-wheeled electric scooter concept features a low-cost laminated wood frame, a front hub-less wheel, a rear basket and recycled rubber airless tires.

The vehicle’s storage baskets are made of native European willow using local flexible manufacturing (the Willow was designed for scooting around Amsterdam). The two-seater also sports dual electric motors, a hub-less front wheel and independent rear suspension. The EV features a smart phone app to manage your charging voltage and navigation during driving.

Details: the design features locally sourced sustainable materials. Great care was taken to use wood, metal and natural fibers. Virgin plastics were avoided at all cost, only the wheels are made from recycled rubber.

If you like the concept, you can give it a vote in the local-motors.com design contest.

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