German car manufacturer, Volkswagen, successful surprise the visitors Shanghai motor show some time ago when VW's showing off an electric scooter. Two-wheeled vehicle is called, E-Scooter.
The launch of this electric motor scooter as if VW wanted to show intent to enter the motorcycle market.
E-scooter weighs only 20 kg without battery power when the 350 watt motor. Although lightweight E-Scooter can travel a distance of 40 km in the condition of the battery is fully charged, with a maximum speed 48kilometer/jam (30 mph).
Interestingly, this scooter using a battery of nickel-metal-hydride is very small and lightweight so it can be removed and be rechargeable at home.
Simon Loasby, director of VW Design for China, explained that the mileage of this scooter can mudahdiperpanjang using lithium ion batteries.
The solution is to replace the battery replace it with a 700watt motor capacity. Other features can be added to this scooter is like regenerative incubation system, which can charge the battery current to the time of the braking."Our idea is to come up with a solution for mobility at an affordable price in major cities like Shanghai, and provide opportunities for people who have never had the car tested the quality of the production VW with VW on the road with this scooter," said Loasby.
"E-Scooter is the VW logo does not pair, but can be recognized as the product VW of frame shape and quality," added Loasby.
For the price, electric scooter is priced at $ 500 for most standard version. VW also provides a premium version that has additional features such as LED lights, plastic glossy, beautiful leather seats, and a powerful portable computer, with a price tag of USD1000. LATEST CAR NEWS
