The Emcycle was developed out of Michael Scholey’s desire to solve a transportation problem he faced when commuting in a car seemed less efficient than a bike
Knowing that bicycles are one of the great, simple transportation devices but have many drawbacks in these days of SUV's and crowded streets, he realized that most people, including himself, would be unwilling to give up the comfort and safety of an SUV or car for the effort and exposure of a bicycle. Michael therefore developed the Emcycle as a vehicle that he would like to ride and to which others would positively respond.

Holding degrees in Engineering from England and Industrial Design from California, he has always loved designing and driving cars, and fast cars at that.
In England before the days of high fuel prices and intrusive speed limits, he designed Minis and MGs and drove a modified Triumph car which at that time was as fast as a Ferrari.
Returning to California he turned to toys for designing fun, Hot Wheels, bicycles, wild aeroplanes and other crazy toys were all brought into being. Building and piloting turbocharged powerboats, sailing yachts, and racing cars assuaged his love of speed. Asked to design an electric car in the late 1980s he declined because, although he knew then that electric vehicles would be the future of transportation, at that time neither batteries, motors nor the public were ready for this advance. He moved to designing personal safety items and achieved the distinction of having 12 patents to his name. The aerospace industry also benefited from his engineering expertise by designing items that protected spacecraft from the destructive forces imposed upon them during launch.
Finally in 2006 he went back to electric vehicles as the world warmed up and people began to realize that they had to do something about it.
As the big car companies poured billions of dollars, euros, yen and yuan into electric cars, Michael knew that although these were essential advances something new was called for.
The answer is the Emcycle, a new category of vehicle, neither car, nor motorbike, nor bicycle, but a blend of all three. A bicycle at heart, with the stability of a tricycle, with electrically powered assist to cut down on the effort needed, with a stylish body to reduce exposure to the elements and give a measure of safety and visibility. At last a practical vehicle that people can feel good in all ways about driving.
Emcycle LLC is incorporated in California, but utilizes the skills of people from throughout the world to make a true international group dedicated to fun, stylish, affordable and ‘green’ transportation.