I rode Volkswagen's ‘world’s safest e-bike’ at IFA 2026 — I love the glasses and radar, but the helmet looks a bit silly, doesn’t it?
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Volkswagen layering glasses, radar, and a specialized helmet onto an e-bike shows how quickly “micromobility” is inheriting ADAS-style safety stacks. Early signal for mobility and insurance operators—there’s a coming market in standardized safety kits, data services, and liability models around sensor-heavy bikes and scooters.
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