But the real gem? The weird janky motor he built to run it. The concept is simple. An e-bike is electric, in that it has an electric motor and a source of electric power. However, [Tom] intended ...

We’ve seen some pretty crazy e-mobility gadgets and gizmos over the years—everything from ultra-high powered e-bikes to electric scooters ... knack for all sorts of weird and wonderful inventions.

We run a weekly series to feature some of the most interesting finds in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. Check out the various fun, weird and sometimes just plain odd ...

Dubbed the Motocompo, this early folding scooter was powered by a tiny 49cc two-stroke petrol engine but packed away into the boot of most cars, earning it the nickname "trunk bike" by many fans.