Innovations in Transportation

What is one area where innovation has made significant strides according to the text?

• Urban mobility

• Space exploration

• Agriculture

• Education

What type of transportation solution is mentioned as a disruptive innovation in the text?

• Electric scooter sharing

• Carpooling

• Bicycle rentals

• Public buses

What does the case study explore according to the text?

• The history of electric cars

• The evolution and impact of electric scooter sharing

• The benefits of public transportation

• The future of flying cars

What are some challenges faced by traditional modes of urban transportation?

• Congestion, pollution, and limited accessibility

• High speed, low cost, and easy parking

• Quiet operation, low maintenance, and high efficiency

• Abundant parking, low emissions, and high speed

What solution was developed to address urban transportation challenges?

• Electric scooter sharing

• Flying cars

• Underground trains

• Solar-powered buses

What advancements helped in the development of electric scooter sharing?

• Battery technology, connectivity, and mobile applications

• Solar panels, wind turbines, and hydroelectric power

• Gasoline engines, manual gears, and steel frames

• Coal power, steam engines, and wooden wheels

Which company was one of the earliest players in electric scooter sharing, founded in 2017?

• Lime

• Spin

• Bird

• Jump

Who founded the company Bird?

• Elon Musk

• Travis VanderZanden

• Jeff Bezos

• Mark Zuckerberg

Which company was acquired by Uber?

• Lime

• Spin

• Jump

• Bird

What do these companies use to allow users to rent scooters?

• Websites

• Smartphone apps

• Phone calls

• Emails