With the surge in popularity and use of electric scooters,
we are seeing more innovation in the industry as well.
That innovation manifests itself in many ways, from bigger batteries
to more efficient motors to various implemented features.
Some areas of the world require a scooter that is tailored more to their specific needs,
and that's the situation that BARQ Mobility finds itself in.
The Middle Eastern and North African region, or MENA,
has been waiting for automakers to cater to the region's specific needs for a while.
BARQ Mobility says, "Why wait when we can do it ourselves?"
And now, they claim the title of "MENA's first
provider of smart and sustainable mobility solutions."
Let's start with Rena 1. What is it exactly?
The Rena 1 was the first iteration of an ongoing problem that never was entirely solved
until BARQ stepped up.
It's an electric scooter designed to tackle deliveries around the MENA area
but only saw a little use.
It was received well but ultimately lacked what it needed to push it to the next level.
In reality, the Rena 1 was a steppingstone for what would become their local innovation,
the Rena Max.
So then, what is Rena Max?
To put it simply, it's a stylish, high-way-ready electric scooter
designed specifically for deliveries in the unique environment around the MENA area.
The crowning achievement in the company's test
is undoubtedly the delivery box they have designed.
If you didn't know, Abu Dhabi, where BARQ is located,
sees average temperatures of around one hundred degrees Fahrenheit in August.
With highs climbing their way to just under one hundred and thirty degrees.
Thankfully, their delivery pods boxes are temperature-controlled with insulation.
Even beyond that, though, it is also electronically lockable. It tracks and logs
every time it is opened and closed.
Aside from being very secure and climate-controlled,
there are even reconfigurable shelves so you can adequately store nearly anything within.
The obvious uses are the safe delivery of foods and drinks. Still,
applications for pharmaceuticals, electronics, and other services
will be paramount to the future of e-scooters in the area.
In terms of performance, the Rena Max runs off a twelve-horsepower motor powered by
a five-point six-kilowatt hour battery pack.
It sees top speeds of around sixty miles per hour, making it highway-legal
with a range of around ninety-three miles.
The company hopes to see around fifty thousand of these handy dandy scooters
hit the markets by 2025, with a low monthly subscription for couriers.
The Rena Max is already shaping up to be a hit. The company knows that which
is why they don't want to rinse and repeat, but instead target the minutia of the problem.
The Rena Max will handle the more extensive and longer routes.
But they recognize the need for a delivery vehicle
to handle the smaller routes, which would cut down significantly on logistics.
That's where the Rena Lite comes into the picture.
This is a delivery ebike meant for hyperlocal deliveries within
a little over four miles for things such as groceries, mail, or pharmaceuticals.
It has a range of just under fifty miles per battery charge
and a top speed of just below twenty-five miles per hour.
The Rena Lite is efficient with easily and quickly swappable batteries
and an internal gear system. It can continuously be utilized on small-scale deliveries.
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And stick around for our honorable mentions.
Built by a Swedish team of expert bike enthusiasts that call themselves
"Cake," the Work series is a reimagining of utility, function, and green speed.
While a lot of e-bikes are used for recreation or short-distance personal transport,
Work aims to put innovative e-bikes in the hands of messengers,
first-aid responders, and other service professionals.
They do this with their range of e-bikes that include bigger batteries,
powerful drivetrains, and customizable configurations for any industry.
The Work Series is an extension of three models already offered by Cake, the Makka, the Ösa,
and the Kalk, with variations of each model in the Flex, Range, and Plus fit outs.
Japan has had a firm grip on a variety of electronics for decades,
and that includes vehicles. Icoma is a Japanese
startup with an exciting prototype they call the Tatamel Bike.
This unique electric bike is designed to fit under a desk when not in use. When folded,
the Tatamel Bike and its 600-Watt motor can fit under nearly any desk over two feet tall.
When unfolded, estimates for the bike’s performance include a top
speed of 25 miles per hour and a range of around 31 miles on a single charge.
The side panels can be interchanged for advertising
or other signage. A complete LED lighting system,
power-sharing battery, and front and rear suspension are all featured as well.
We seem to find ourselves at the end of the video. It's been fun,
it's been a pleasure, and I hope it's been entertaining.
Before we say our goodbyes, though, how about one more go?
For the last showcase on this list, we have one last company to highlight,
and they go by the name of Zapp. That's with two p's.
Zapp is a UK-based company that manufactures and then sells high-performance electric vehicles.
They commit themselves to original designs, safety, and quality.
The embodiment of those values is found with their first model, the
i300, which happens to be the world's first and only NONA carbon-fibered body.
The result is a very unique-looking scooter,
and while beauty lies within the eye of the beholder, the i300 is one beauty.
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