A Spin scooter on Seattle’s Burke-Gilman Trail, which the company’s technology mistakes for a sidewalk. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) One of the most interesting features of the shared Spin scooters ...

Why it matters: Electric scooters have become a common sight in many of the world's cities, but with them comes the annoyance, and danger, of people riding them on sidewalks. Shared rental service ...

Generations have grown up with the loud engine sounds of approaching vehicles making the hazard obvious long before it’s seen. Electric vehicles are nearly silent, however, making them harder to spot, ...