A Chinese inventor creates the scooter suitcase
Like the Japanese, the Chinese continue to impress us with their increasingly outlandish inventions.
Like the Japanese, the Chinese continue to impress us with their increasingly outlandish inventions. Soon, getting to the airport by taxi or pushing your suitcase could become obsolete.
Thanks to He Liangcai, your life as a traveler is about to take an unexpected turn! This farmer from Hunan, the native province of Mao Zedong, has spent 10 years developing an electric "scooter" suitcase. This suitcase is equipped with a handlebar, a horn, brakes, signal lights, an anti-theft alarm and even a GPS so you won't get lost around the city or moving between airport terminals.
A demonstration?
This unusual object can reach speeds of 20 km/hour and travel nearly 35 miles thanks to its rechargeable lithium battery.
This sleek little vehicle weighs 7.5 kg and offers 6 hours of battery life while carrying up to two people. Of course, this electric suitcase keeps its primary function as luggage and offers plenty of storage space—always a welcome feature. 
He Liangcai is no stranger to innovation. In 1999, he designed a car security system that earned him an award in the United States. It wasn't until he left his suitcase behind on that trip that the idea for a scooter suitcase struck him. The patent for this prototype has been filed, but M. Liangcai is still waiting to find a financial partner to launch industrial production of the suitcase.
Suffice it to say you'll have to wait a while longer before discovering this marvel of technology in your part of the world, which should be priced between $500 and $3,800 depending on the model. A bargain when you consider your friends will watch you pass by with envy in their eyes...
Frequently asked questions
The electric scooter suitcase designed by Chinese inventor He Liangcai can reach a maximum speed of 20 km/h, allowing you to move quickly through airports or around the city.
Thanks to its rechargeable lithium battery, the scooter suitcase can travel up to 55 kilometers with 6 hours of battery life. It weighs 7.5 kg and can carry up to two people.
Depending on the model chosen, the electric scooter suitcase should be priced between $500 and $3,800. The prototype has been patented but its industrial production still depends on finding a financial partner.
Suitcases equipped with lithium batteries are subject to strict regulations on aircraft. Most airlines impose limits on battery capacity (generally less than 100 Wh in the cabin). It is advised to check your airline's rules before traveling with a motorized suitcase.
He Liangcai is a farmer from Hunan, the native province of Mao Zedong in China. He has spent 10 years developing his electric scooter suitcase. This is not his first invention: in 1999, he already designed a car security system that earned him an award in the United States.
