You’re right, it’s not a car. This electrical novelty has only two wheels and one goal: to transport you safely on the so-called last kilometer.
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Mercedes becomes another carmaker that can add ecological transport options on the so-called last kilometer to the boot of its cars. As you probably know, this is the distance between your parked car and the destination, which you may not be able to reach by car in a crowded city. A scooter is a great solution for such a situation.
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The one from Mercedes is called EQ eScooter and silver arrows do not make it by themselves. The project is created in cooperation with the Swiss company Micro Mobility Systems AG, which has extensive experience with electric scooters.
“Electric scooters are the perfect way to travel short distances quickly and in an environmentally friendly way. EQ eScooter is specially designed for the first and last kilometer of your journey and is therefore a great companion for those who want flexible mobility solutions. ” stands in the official statement of the carmaker.
According to the creators, EQ eScooter is made of quality materials and modern components. It weighs 13.5 kilograms and the LG battery is enough for a range of 25 kilometers. The drive is provided by an electric motor rotating the rear wheel with a maximum output of 0.5 kW. The maximum speed of the machine is 20 km / h. Both wheels of the scooter are sprung and the machine, according to the manufacturer, can handle about 5000 km without the need for service.
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In the attached photos you can notice the registration marks located on the rear wheel. This is required by German legislation, as well as a valid ABE operating license. And if you are a fan of similar projects, you can recall from recent scooter news, for example, a scooter from Satt, which kept us in the newsroom:
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