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E Scooters

An electric scooter is a vehicle powered by electricity. It requires charging with an adaptor when the power are used up. Currently in the market, there are 2 wheel or 3 wheel scooters available for standing, seating, or combined of both respectively. Unlike motorcycles, electric scooters does not require a license for operating and usage. Although a license to operate an electric scooter are not necessary, different countries have its own regulation like the speed limit, weight limit, and age limit.

History

The history of scooter goes way back in the 1920s when the idea was patented. It used to be manually driven by kicking on the ground for propulsion. The idea of an electrically operated vehicle was being patented in the 1980s, by Bolton Jr. and as technology advanced, electric scooters were invented. Up to this date, scooter can operate on battery with foldable functions and alternative propelling options, through a thumb throttle or gear throttle. There are also a wide range of battery ampere per hour options to cater to different needs. The electric scooters as of present also have the cruise control function where it allows users to set and maintain a steady speed without having to constantly control it with the throttle.

Specifications

In the current market of electric scooters, they come in various sizes, weight, colors, designs and specifications.

Design

For electric scooters which cater to only standing, it is designed in slim and wide sizes. The width can measure between 15 centimeter to 25 centimeter, and length up to 1 meter for its platform. Thus far, electric scooter with seat can only cater up to 1 user with a maximum weight load of 120 kilogram. While the combination of both seating and standing, can cater up to 2 users with one seating and one standing space available.

Speed

The speed of electric scooters can only travel up to 35 km/hr for safety measures.

Distance

The distance can go up to 60 kilometer, before it require a recharge.

Weight

Electric scooters can weight from 9 kilogram up to 20 kilogram , and most often than not they are not more than 20 kilogram for convenience purpose.

Battery

The most common battery found in electric scooters are lithium-ion and lithium-polymer.

Material

The materials used for the frame of the electric scooters are metals like steel, aluminium, magnesium alloy to give it a compact look.

Features

• Battery Indicator
• Power Lock
• Throttle _(Thumb/gear)
• Hand Brake
• Light Button
• Horn Button
• Suspension Fork
• LED Light
• Tail Light
• Charging Port
• Rear Wheel _(motor)
• Rear Disk Brake
• Leg Stand
• Latch _{(folding purpose)}
• Folding Lever
• Foldable Leg rest
• Folding Bearing
• Seat _(optional)

Advantages

• Users can easily achieve the desired distance when travelling within a small country, up to 60 kilometer, and speed up to 35 kilometer per hour.
• The cost of the electric scooters are greatly reduced, compared to vehicles like cars, motorcycles.
• The fuel required for the typical cars are also eliminated in this case which in turn helps in reducing the carbon emissions on the road.
• Electric scooters are also more portable and convenient to carry it around.

Limitations

• Electric scooters or any other electric vehicles needs to be recharge after travelling a distance.

 This technical concern are constantly being resolved with the improvements of battery used. Current electric scooter
 operates on lithium-ion battery which helps in extending battery life cycle by reducing its self-discharge rate. 
 Furthermore, when lithium-ion battery are not fully charged to its potential, it does not damage the battery unlike battery made out of lead
 acid. Lithium-ion batteries are also charged at a relatively high speed.  

• The safety of electric scooters running on the road are also a concern of the security issue.

 It is advised for users to operate it on the side pavements and cycling lanes.

See Also

• [E Bike]

References

• [Electric Kick Scooter]
• [History of electric scooter]

External links

• Razor
• Mobot
• EcoReco