With electricity becoming ever more popular and around forty electric vehicles available
right now, we are seeing more and more big companies tackle the field beyond cars.
Today´s video will showcase the inner-city micro-mobility pair from BMW Group,
the Clever Commute ebike, and the Dynamic Cargo etrike.
And stick around until the end of the video to look at our honorable mentions.
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BMW hardly needs an introduction; the company started in 1916 as an aircraft manufacturer
and then turned to luxury cars after each World War.
They´ve had a very rich and successful history, which carries over into today´s age.
They have two electric cars in their stock with a third on their way,
and in recent years, they have been taking a look at the micromobility scene as well.
Just last year, in 2021, the motorcycle branch of their company, Motorrad,
revealed they were going into production with the CE 04 electric scooter. With
some impressive specs, as you would hope from one of the motor giants.
And now, they have unveiled two new concepts that look very interesting.
Let´s start with the Dynamic Cargo. So, what is it exactly?
From the company´s own words, “The Dynamic Cargo is the first dynamic ‘pick-up´ cargo bike
that combines driving pleasure with flexible use and increased year-round stability.”
The design is meant to provide greater stability in all weather conditions.
You can use the cargo box for a child’s seat or fasten bulkier cargo on top.
BMW also has plans for some sort of modular weather protection system,
but it’s too early in development to know what that is right now.
It’s also a bit too early for some of the crucial specs like speed, but the company
has said that the removable battery will be good for more than twelve miles per charge.
As for its brother bike, the Clever Compact, the design hits a more niche specification;
to carry out the last mile of the journey.
What does that mean exactly, though?
Like the Dynamic Cargo, it will have a little more than twelve miles range and is meant to be
used by the privatized sector. Its compact folding can fit in a 3 Series with ease.
It is also designed to fit on an escalator without having to fold at all,
so you can conveniently take it with you in most places.
Right now, these are only prototypes, with BMW saying they won’t be producing them.
Still, they are looking for a manufacturer to license the designs to.
As always, thank you for watching, and we hope you enjoyed the video.
Do you like the direction of the micromobility field? Do you think
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And without further ado, here are our honorable mentions.
The name Segway is pretty much a household name at this point.
We all know of it or have heard of it. But did you know that they were bought by Ninebot in 2015?
This Beijing-based robotic transportation startup raised $80 million, and the rest is history.
Now you can find an extensive repertoire of mopeds on their
site or their subsidiary sites such as Segway.
One such moped is the Segway eMoped C80 which brings a chic flair to the small motor scene.
It sports new innovative tech that propels it to the modern era. The RideyGo! Intelligent
System includes an airlock system, NFC tag, smart seat detection, and auto-lock mode.
You get all that with a 750 Watt motor that runs at 20 mph for up to 47 miles.
Of course, Ninebot has eyes on all market levels, and they plan to innovate in all of them too.
The A30C is a $350 electric moped that brings a whole new era of transportation for any family.
The 48V lithium-ion battery is claimed to be sufficient for 15.5 mph at a range of 25 miles.
And while you wait for the US release, you can check out the slightly pricier Power B series,
which includes the B65, B80, B110P, and B30C.
Looking a bit like the lovechild of an electric scooter and an airport luggage trolley,
the Mimo C1 solves the problem of where to put your junk.
Most e-bikes and scooters conveniently leave cargo out of the equation.
This 2-in-1 function is the C1's main selling point, as it can switch from scooter to trolly
in a paltry 3 seconds. The front hatch is perfect for storing things like a backpack,
your laptop, or groceries – it's really only limited by your imagination.
The big plus here is that it comes with a spare battery, so if you run out of charge
getting back on the road is as easy as swapping the flat one out for a fresh one.
The smaller mini-scooter-type wheels dramatically reduce the unit's footprint,
meaning it can fit on public transport and be stored easily behind a door.
Although the aesthetics may resemble something between an old shopping trolley and a golf cart,
the Golfboard and Resortboard are actually pretty handy bits of kit.
On the golfing green, having to drag around a caddy for your clubs is a pain in the backside.
Also, electric golf carts have a notoriously high center of gravity,
making them prone to tipping over and rolling.
The Golfboard solves both of these issues by
providing an electric scooter with 4 wheels for greater stability.
Golf clubs are attached to the front, and you're off and away to land that hole in one.
The Resortboard is slightly different, with carrying baskets on the front in
place of brackets for your club bag. It has an impressive 18-mile range and is more designed
for cruising around the back roads as you explore the countryside while on vacation.
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