{"id":299506,"date":"2025-04-03T01:24:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T08:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=299506"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:59:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:59:16","slug":"cocoa-motors-unveils-walkcar-2-the-future-of-personal-mobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/cocoa-motors-unveils-walkcar-2-the-future-of-personal-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocoa Motors Unveils Walkcar 2: The Future of Personal Mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cocoa Motors has officially launched the WALKCAR 2,<strong> a compact personal mobility device that challenges traditional notions of transportation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This innovative gadget, measuring roughly the size of a laptop and weighing a mere 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs), is designed for effortless gliding over short distances, making it ideal for urban environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WALKCAR 2 features a maximum speed of 10 km\/h (6.2 mph) and a cruising range of 7 km (4.3 miles) on a single charge, while the Pro version enhances performance with speeds of 15 km\/h (9.3 mph) and a range of 8 km (5 miles). Both models can easily navigate inclines, making them suitable for hilly commutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WALKCAR  | Cocoa Motors.inc. JAPAN\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Og8VBTYz0nY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WALKCAR 2 Launch: A Balance Between Convenience and Physical Activity Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Control is as intuitive as it gets: <strong>users can accelerate by pressing down with their toes and decelerate by slightly lifting them<\/strong>, while turning involves shifting their weight. This design creates a unique riding experience that feels akin to surfing the pavement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One of the standout features of the WALKCAR 2 is its advanced suspension system<\/strong>. The standard model incorporates a &#8216;2D suspension&#8217; that mitigates vertical and longitudinal vibrations, while the Pro variant boasts &#8216;3D suspension&#8217; technology, providing stability on uneven surfaces by absorbing vibrations from all directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u30ce\u30fc\u30c8PC\u307f\u305f\u3044\u306a\u300c\u6301\u3061\u6b69\u3051\u308b\u30af\u30eb\u30de\u300d\u3002\u4eca\u5ea6\u306f\u516c\u9053\u3082\u8d70\u308c\u308b\u305e<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KMp8TGfb9V\">https:\/\/t.co\/KMp8TGfb9V<\/a><\/p>&mdash; \u30ae\u30ba\u30e2\u30fc\u30c9\u30fb\u30b8\u30e3\u30d1\u30f3\uff08\u516c\u5f0f\uff09 (@gizmodojapan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gizmodojapan\/status\/1900451630106984666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charging the WALKCAR 2 is straightforward, with a laptop-style charger capable of reaching 80% capacity in just 30 minutes and a full recharge in one hour. <strong>Priced at $1,299 for the standard model and $1,499 for the Pro<\/strong>, the device comes in four vibrant color options. Shipping is set to begin this month, with deliveries expected throughout April and May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the convenience of such a portable device is enticing, it also raises questions about the future of personal mobility and physical activity. Will we see a shift towards increasingly sedentary lifestyles? The WALKCAR 2 may be the answer for some, though it could challenge the balance of walking and exercising for many users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cocoa Motors has officially launched the WALKCAR 2, a compact personal mobility device that challenges traditional notions of transportation. This innovative gadget, measuring roughly the size of a laptop and weighing a mere 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs), is designed for effortless gliding over short distances, making it ideal for urban environments. The WALKCAR 2 features &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/cocoa-motors-unveils-walkcar-2-the-future-of-personal-mobility\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Cocoa Motors Unveils Walkcar 2: The Future of Personal Mobility&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9317,"featured_media":299508,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[1015],"tags":[8319],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[6849],"class_list":["post-299506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-ev","content-category-lifestyle"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299506","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9317"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=299506"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299506\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":308219,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299506\/revisions\/308219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/299508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=299506"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=299506"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=299506"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=299506"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=299506"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=299506"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}