E-scooter
An e-scooter or electric kick scooter is an electric motorized scooter, this is, a stand-up scooter powered by an electric hub motor in its front and/or rear wheel. It is generally designed with a large center deck on which the rider stands. It usually includes a folding mechanism, which can for example be used in public transport.[1]
The standard for compatibility is usually based in the Xiaomi M365.
They are classified as a form of micromobility and electric kick scooters (e-scooters) are included in scooter-sharing systems that use apps to allow users to rent them by the minute; such systems are now are in major and mid-sized cities all over the world.
Electric kick scooters are the most popular scooters.[2]
Parts and other features
[edit]Parts of the parts of an electric scooter include deck, stem, handlebars, tires, suspension, lights, batteries, brakes, controller and motor.
E-scooters usually have two wheels between 8 and 11 inches (20–28 cm) in diameter, connected by a platform on which the rider stands, with a handlebar for support and steering. [3]
There are three types of tires:
- Pneumatic tires are air-filled tires that can cushion bumps on the road and can be vulnerable to punctures from external objects. Self-healing tires can withstand multiple punctures (less than 6mm in diameter) without tire deflation.[4]
- Sold Tires, also known as airless tires, offers less maintenance than pneumatic tires, and it can’t be punctured.
- Hollow tires are made of durable rubber and never have to fix a flat tire. They have less vibrations compared to the solid tire because of the holes that these tires have.[5]
It is moved with an electric motor, that makes gears unnecessary. It may support energy recovery by regenerative braking.
Power to the electric motor is supplied by a battery that is installed under the deck, on the handlebars or in the front tire area. Most models use lithium-ion batteries (Lithium polymer battery, Li-Po) and their characteristics are expressed in volts (usually 48V) and Ampere-hour (Ah). Some models also offer the option to install an additional battery or to be able to exchange the factory battery.
And electric scooter charging port is a connector located on the electric scooter (usually at the deck, at the front), which allows to connect the battery charger, to recharge the battery of the scooter. The single pin charging port is one of the most common types of charging ports on electric scooters. It consists of a small metal pin that is inserted into a corresponding slot on the charger. To charge your electric scooter, you must first locate the charging port, which is often located on the side of the electric scooter.
Range and speed vary considerably according to model. One reference shows ranges of 3 to 220 km (2 to 137 mi), and maximum speeds from 19 to 120 km/h (12 to 75 mph).[6]
Scooter sharing
[edit]In 2017, some bicycle-sharing companies such as Lime, and some scooter-only companies such as Bird, began offering dock-less electric kick scooter sharing services. This segment of the micro-mobility market made large inroads in 2018, with numerous dock-less e-scooters appearing in cities worldwide.[7]
See also
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External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Mi Global Home".
- ^ "The History of The Motorized Electric Scooter". February 2010. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ^ "Electric Scooters 101: Parts of an Electric Scooter". Simply Moving. 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Ninebot KickScooter MAX by Segway For Sale". Simply Moving. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Xiaomi Hollow Tire". Voltes. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Electric Scooter Database".
- ^ Morris, Sarah (2018-09-06). "An Electric Kick-Scooter Sharing Service Is Coming to Melbourne". Broadsheet. Retrieved 2018-09-16.