Volkswagen mobility electric scooter concepts

Volkswagen unveiled a pair of battery-powered scooter concepts at the Geneva auto show as a potential substitute for the automobile for short trips. The larger two-wheeled Streetmate is capable of traveling up to 28 mph and has an expected range of 21 miles, while the smaller three-wheeled Cityskater operates at speeds up to 12 mph with a range of up to 9 miles under full charge, the automaker says.