Emission-free mobility in large cities is one of the objectives proposed in the automotive sector. In this context, car manufacturers are developing small cars powered by electric motors, yet to be developed independently but enough for daily activity in the cities. Aware of the potential that they can provide in their bottom line and brand image, the development of new products of four wheels is added another segment, two wheels, in which to apply the new technology. The scooter is pure urban bike and she and some firms have been interested.
At the International Motor Show in Paris could see these projects, some already as reality, which will go on sale next year and others as initial prototypes will soon become the final product. The supply of electric motorcycles and scooters above does not end in Paris, which these days is celebrated Motorcycle Show in Cologne, where the industry has put much of their expectations for 2011.
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In the Peugeot stand, the first among the car manufacturers that has developed an electric scooter, was introduced e-Peugeot Vivacity, which will be marketed in early 2011. It features a 2.7-kilowatt electric motor that equates to a moped and a range of between 80 and 100 kilometers. Next to him, the French firm showed the E-Satelis concept, based on their successful GT scooter.
Mini has put his interest in transferring the design of their cars to two wheels with E-Scooter Concept, a year after presenting the electric version of his car, the Mini-E. The main lines, the lights and decorations are based on the tradition of the brand owned by BMW. With new solutions like the inside of the dashboard, which is a fixing adapter clips which holds the iPhone. This mobile phone doubles as key and screen indicators. Once the conductor that connects your phone adapter, the scooter is ready to run. It may also include Bluetooth connection with helmets Mini collection. The electric motor is located in the rear wheel and is powered by a lithium-ion battery. Recharging is done in the conventional network, through a cable that is hidden on the side. As an option you can choose between single or dual seat and a wide range of colors and exclusive decorations.
Smart, the Daimler Group company, has already prepared its electric car in an effort to contribute to the friendly mobility. In Paris you can see for the first time the Smart Escooter, powered by a four-kilowatt electric motor located in the rear wheel system that reduces power loss. It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery for next-generation 48-volt which gives a range of 100 km with a full recharge conventional plug up to five hours.
Top speed reaches the Escooter Smart is 45 miles per hour. The system includes ABS brakes and has the peculiarity that is activated with a single brake lever placed in the right hand. While the action of braking the rear wheel is electric, hydraulic front brake is equipped with ABS. During braking, the motor acts as generator to convert the energy from braking into electricity that is stored in lithium ion battery. But this is not the only way to recharge your battery has, as in the front are willing small solar panels, which underpin the charging even when the Smart Escooter circulation. The Smart Drive lets you use the iPhone as on-board computer, with speedometer functions, battery charge indicator or browser.
Other electrical motorbike
The ecological evolution of the motorcycle industry is developing at the time that car manufacturers are rushing to offer less-polluting products. The electric bike and takes a few years becoming a reality in the Spanish market, with brands like Vectrix. They were the first to go for this option, with a GT scooter that cost them enter the market by its innovative power system. Piaggio has opted for hybrid technology and has attached to its revolutionary MP3 three-wheeled machine. Honda, meanwhile, has introduced the system Start / Stop on two wheels. This mechanism, which has become customary in recent car models, it incorporates one of his latest creations, the PCX 125. All proposals are aimed at reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
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