The Boom Borda motorized skate board could end up as a pretty nifty intra-city mode of transports, since it comes with a 400 watt electric motor that enables it to travel up to 15 miles on a single charge. Needless to say, the heavier a person is, the more energy is required for transportation so real world performance will probably be significantly lower than the quoted number.

The Boom Borda features ABS-style brakes and uses a digital handheld radio pistol grip controller as a means of getting around without bumping into anybody or other obstacles. The main trick to learn would be maintaining your balance as you zip by large and congested crowds at 25mph. Interested parties can pick up the Boom Borda for $462.99 a pop. 

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