About Markus

About Markus Scholten

Founder, Trinova Mobility | Automotive Innovator | Builder of Dreams, Not Decks

In 1992, a devastating crash ended my career as a professional cyclist. That accident didn’t just end a dream — it forced me to choose a new path. I turned to my second passion: cars. Not the kind you just drive, but the kind you create from nothing. The kind that solve problems, move people, and make a statement without saying a word.

For over 30 years, I’ve worked at the cutting edge of automotive innovation. From hand-building one-off show cars to engineering vehicles for giants like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Fisker, and Aptera, my career has always been rooted in one thing: making things that move — work.

I led engineering on the Fisker Karma and Sunset, contributed to Nikola’s electric truck platforms, prototyped a 1500 HP HyperCar, and helped develop Aptera’s solar EV after they transitioned from hub motors to inboard drive. I’ve also built one-off dream cars for high-net-worth individuals and advanced engineering systems for everything from luxury SUVs to eVTOL aircraft.

But all of those projects were someone else’s vision.

Trinova is mine.

I’ve spent over a decade developing this three-wheeled, fully enclosed, tilting commuter vehicle — not in a boardroom, but in a garage. I built the first prototype with my own hands, tested it on real roads, and iterated it based on real-world feedback. Why? Because the future of urban mobility doesn’t need to be overhyped or overfunded — it needs to work.

Trinova is the answer to a broken system.

It’s fast. It’s safe. It leans like a motorcycle but protects like a car. It slices through traffic, cuts emissions, and changes how people think about commuting. It’s not for everyone — just the ones tired of sitting in traffic watching their lives slip by.

I’m not chasing unicorn status. I’m chasing product integrity, community support, and the freedom to commute to and form work, efficiently, fast, and comfortable with the flexibility of a motorcycle and car like safety.

This is my final attempt to bring Trinova to the world. I’ve been burned by bad investors, false partners, crooked joint ventures and false promises. Now, I’m betting on myself — and on the people who see what I see.

Welcome to the future of mobility. Welcome to Trinova.