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Streetmate – The medium-range electric scooter.
Unbeatable in the city. The Streetmate is a clever alternative to a car in a city, as it offers flexibility like no other vehicle when it comes to medium-range travel. The electric scooter also solves traffic problems by simply avoiding them. Parking is a breeze, as the compact and agile Streetmate can fit into even the smallest parking space. This avoids stress and saves time. The Streetmate scooter also benefits the environment with an electric drive system that boasts zero local emissions and is extremely quiet. It makes users feel good about being on the road, reduces the generation of air pollution in inner cities and transport stress for urban residents. At the same time, the Streetmate makes a visual statement with its clear, bicycle-like product design that stands out strikingly from the sluggish appearance of conventional scooters. This visual impression is reinforced by the fact that the Streetmate’s small motor (output: 2 kW) is integrated into the rear wheel hub.
Fast, light and agile. The Streetmate, which has a top speed of 45 km/h, is driven comfortably in a sitting position. Depending on vehicle registration regulations there is also a function that enables the seat to be folded away, allowing the electric scooter to instead be driven in a standing position. The concept scooter is light (65 kg) and also has a particularly low centre of gravity, as the lithium-ion battery is integrated into the floor structure. The battery has a rated capacity of 1.3 kWh. It can be fully recharged in two hours and 15 minutes at a charging station with a charging power of 500 watts. Alternatively, the battery can be removed and then recharged at home or at the office. The Streetmate can travel up to 35 km on a fully charged battery, which gives it an optimal range for urban driving, also in larger cities.
Easy to drive and operate. It’s easy to drive the Streetmate and use its features. For example, electric power is called up by pressing a switch on the handlebar with your thumb. Perforated disc brakes and an anti-lock braking system (ABS) ensure safe braking deceleration, whereby the rear wheel-hub motor recovers energy through regenerative braking. The range of the Streetmate can also be extended via an Eco mode. Users would need to have a driving licence and wear a helmet in Europe, and the scooter would also have to be registered and insured.
Cityskater – Electric mobility for the last mile
Two front wheels and one rear wheel. The Cityskater was designed for last-mile travel – for example from a parking space or bus or train stop to the final destination. The Cityskater moves on three wheels (two in front, one at the back) with electric power (from the rear wheel) through a city. Unlike a conventional skateboard or scooter, the Cityskater has a footboard with a separate wheel for each leg. A control rod provides the necessary stability; steering is similar to skiing, as the skateboard is steered by intuitively shifting weight from one leg to the other.
Mobility out of the luggage compartment. The Cityskater is a three-wheel mobility supplement for urban spaces that can be folded up to fit into almost any luggage compartment. It can then be unfolded and made ready to use in just seconds. The control rod is used to start, accelerate and brake the double-board. The Cityskater operates at bicycle speed (up to 20 km/h), which means it’s perfect for bridging distances too far to cover on foot. Its lean angle of 22 degrees makes quick cornering a breeze. The electric motor at the rear wheel has a maximum output of 450 watts. The lithium-ion battery has an energy capacity of 200 Wh and can be charged to up to 50 per cent of this capacity in less than an hour using a conventional household socket (230 volts). The Cityskater’s maximum range at half battery capacity is 7.5 km; this increases to around 15 km at full capacity. If a power source is available, the Cityskater can also be charged in the boot of a car or in a train.
Only 11.9 kg. The Cityskater is currently in the homologation phase; the goal is to obtain approval for use on cycle paths. It weighs 11.5 kg and is 850 mm long. When folded out, it has a height of 1,170 mm. It can support up to 120 kg and has a hill-climbing capacity of 10 per cent. Standard equipment includes front and rear lights, a horn and a disc brake at the back. When folded up, the Cityskater is only 330 mm high, which means it can fit under an office desk.
