New P-Series of Segway-Ninebot Electric Scooters

Posted on by Electro Man Electric Scooters, Sector, Technology

Segway-Ninebot launches a premium electric scooter under the premise of offering great safety for its users, in addition to offering a mechanical configuration with high performance. The new P series of the manufacturer is launched on the European market with two models: the P65E and the P100SE. All this, after reaching the milestone of manufacturing 10 million scooters and having presented this summer the GT Series, which is the highest range of the manufacturer’s catalog.

This new P series consists of two models that adapt to the different needs of the brand’s customers. The P65E is designed for urban travel, being able to offer a range of up to 65 kilometers. On the other hand, the P100SE is developed for off-road use and its autonomy is extended to 100 kilometers.

Both models have a totally new design compared to the previous models of the brand. The P Series has been manufactured exclusively looking for the comfort of the driver based on providing them with greater power, a wider handlebar and a large platform, which provides a better and safer driving experience.

Both models share the 10.5-inch SegPower Cross Season tires, specially developed to adapt to all types of weather conditions throughout the year. The running surface increases grip and prevents skidding on wet or snowy roads. In addition, it incorporates a layer of gel inside the tires, users will have a lower risk of punctures.

To increase the driver’s visibility in different lighting conditions, both models are equipped with a 10W LED headlight, in addition to the DRL (Daytime Running Light) that makes the driver visible at any time of the day. The new front and rear turn signals also allow you to move more safely. With regard to the braking system, both models incorporate disc brakes (front) and electronic (rear). To increase safety on the P100SE, an additional disc brake has been added at the rear.

To increase the user experience, both models incorporate a series of intelligent features such as NFC connectivity or the Segway-Ninebot mobile APP to lock and unlock your scooters. In addition, the P Series has a USB-C port to charge your mobile phone during the journey.

Segway KickScooter Electric Scooter P65E

According to Segway, the KickScooter P65E changes the rules of the personal mobility game. With a net weight of approximately 28 kilograms and an easy folding mechanism in three seconds, this electric scooter can be considered a comfortable travel solution in urban areas.

The motor yields a nominal power of 500 W, more than enough to drive in urban environments. The maximum power is 980W which is used to climb ramps of up to 22% of altitude and so that users can take advantage of all road conditions. It is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 25 km / h and offer a range of up to 65 kilometers, which guarantees to reach any urban destination in a reasonably fast time. The time needed to recharge the battery is four hours.

This Electric Bike Rides Itself Thanks To a Software That Controls All Its Components

Posted on by Electro Man Electric Motorcycles, Electric Scooters, Technology, Tests

One of the creators in the workshop in which they have built the first demonstration prototype of the electric bike Weel EV-B.La Weel EV-B is probably the smartest electric bike ever built, or so say its manufacturers: David Hansen, Justin Corbett and Dylan Meehan, three American visionaries inspired by the design and technology of the Tesla Cybertruck. The concept of autonomous vehicle that now evolves in electric cars is transferred here to a bike whose software controls each and every one of its components to allow it to drive alone.

Nowadays it is not strange that vehicles are endowed with a certain intelligence. However, the Weel EV-B takes that concept to a whole new level. Beyond its frame of thick matte gray aluminum beams inspired by the Cybertruck, what makes this vehicle more special is the integration of hardware and software to make it partially autonomous.

David Hansen, Justin Corbett and Dylan Meehan wanted to build a “cool” electric vehicle that looked like a bicycle, defined by software and could drive itself. The result is a pre-production prototype that although not yet available for purchase if it can be admired thanks to the video that appears below.

The software that governs the EV-B can be controlled through a dedicated application that is installed on the mobile phone. In fact, in this case the technical specifications of its engines are “unimportant”, since it can be configured to comply with the regulations of each region, so that, for example, in Europe a power limit of 250 W and a maximum assistance speed of 25 km / h would be established.

But in addition to that, from that application it is possible to control the brakes, the pedals, the sensitivity of the accelerator (to cancel it if it is not legal) and many more options. Although the maximum speed of the vehicle is limited by the software, it can potentially reach up to 80 km/h.

From what can be seen in the images, the mechanical architecture of the Weel EV-B is based on two electric motors, one in each hub of its wheels. It is powered by a battery integrated in the frame, pedals attached to a regeneration system, cables and sensors that replace components such as the chain, sprockets and gears and hydraulic brake systems.

On the front it integrates a dashcam capable of offering a 360-degree vision. It also includes several radars and a LiDAR with which it can anticipate frontal collisions, initiating, for example, the braking maneuver, to say just some of its most interesting features. The part of the software dedicated to artificial intelligence learns from the riding style of each cyclist and adjusts the parameters of assistance, braking and handling over time.

The application allows the adjustment of a large number of parameters and settings. The ‘Weel Copilot’ function is one of the most amazing functions of this electric bike because it can keep the bike balanced even when the hands are removed from the handlebars. Another notable function is the ‘Elevator Mode’ that helps to climb some stairs, for example.

While the creators have not yet revealed most of the specifications of the electric bike when it comes to the technical characteristics of its motors and battery, they do mention that they are fully customizable. Consequently, the power and kilometers during which you can assist the pedaling will depend on what each buyer chooses. If it has been advanced that the battery will be equipped with a fast charging system capable of adding 8 kilometers for every 15 minutes of connection to the network

X-Yachts Presents the First Electric Sailboat That Recharges Batteries While Sailing

Posted on by Electro Man News, Sustainable Navigation, Technology, Tests, Viral

The shipbuilding industry is making significant progress in achieving a much more efficient and environmentally friendly sector. Part of this route is inexorably destined to the use of technologies such as the hydrogen fuel cell for specific cases of large transoceanic vessels. However, boats intended for recreational use are finding a very important gap in electrification through batteries and that is having a more than remarkable reception among the public and their potential customers. Now, X-Yachts has completed the development of its first electric sailboat.

X-Yachts is a company of Danish origin that in all its years of life as a company (around 40) has been dedicated to the manufacture and development of boats, especially luxury and handcrafted construction on request. Now, the shipping company itself has confirmed the launch of its first all-electric yacht. This is the X49E and has a total length of 15 meters; aesthetically it is based on the X49 already produced by X-Yachts, although for this case its diesel mechanics have been completely replaced in favor of a fully electric one.

The X-Yachts X49E is presented as one of the most elegant sailboats on the market, something that combines directly with its orientation of sustainability and efficiency; Of course, during navigation, the silence on the part of its electric motor will be practically negligible.

From the company itself they mention that there was already, for its part, the intention to launch a luxury electric yacht for several years, however, they have decided to wait the right time so that the technology and knowledge about the electrification of ships had matured properly. Finally, this moment has arrived and from the board of X-Yachts they are completely excited to be able to officially present this electric boat.

The X49E has two electric motors manufactured by Oceanvolt and have an individual power of 10 kW. These, in turn, are powered by a bank of lithium-ion batteries with a total capacity of 28.8 kWh and a DC generator with a capacity of 11 kW. While its battery equipment is not especially large, from the brand they specify that with all the conditions in favor, the maximum autonomy will be around 90 kilometers, although, of course, this will always depend on the marine conditions and the speed at which the yacht sails.

However, and as a support to this electrical mechanics, the X49E comes equipped with an additional system that allows it to generate 3.5 kW of energy when sailing at 15 km / h. This will mean ecological electricity and totally free for its users, something that translates directly into the ability to regenerate 100% of the charge of your battery equipment after 8 hours of navigation. Additionally, the hull of the ship is equipped with a series of solar panels that will produce extra energy to operate plugs, lights, navigation systems or appliances, among others.

As an alternative to this, X-Yachts also markets a variant with an additional diesel engine, in order to act as a hybrid boat especially for those interested in making long trips on board without worrying about the electric range of the same.

The interior of the X49E can accommodate up to 6 passengers. The company specifies that the materials of each and every one of the panels that cover the cabins are of the highest quality and, additionally, have a list of materials and colors for your interested party to choose. Inside it has a distribution of two bathrooms, kitchen and living room with two sofas; At the stern it has a small space to house an inflatable boat of up to 2.5 meters. From the company they have not specified the specific data of their price, although this will always depend on the particular requests of their interested parties.

Why Install An Electric Car Wallbox In Your Private Garage?

Posted on by Electro Man Opinion, Technology, Tips

Electric vehicles are booming and more and more users are opting for this sustainable option instead of cars or fuel vehicles. In 2020, electric vehicles (EVs) grew by 78.4% and plug-in hybrids had a growth compared to 2019 of 213.8%. That is where a wallbox comes in.

In the near future in which more and more individuals have an electric or hybrid car, the installations of charging points in garages or private spaces will increase proportionally.

WHAT IS A WALLBOX OR CHARGING POINT?


The word Wallbox comes from the English wall (wall) and box (box): it is a charging point that is usually installed on the wall of a private or community garage. There are cases in which they are also installed on pedestals, when it is not possible to anchor themselves to the wall.

There are different types of wallbox depending on the brand, some that require a card to lock and unlock the charger (RFID cards), others that are managed through the APP and there are others that simply connect to the car and start charging.

What are the advantages of installing a charging point in your home?

Nowadays many people are unaware of the advantages of installing a charging point at home and are sometimes confused with plugging the car into the conventional outlet, without taking into account the risks that this may entail.

Below, we explain the benefits of installing a wallbox in your private or community garage:

  • Safety:installing an electric charger protects the electrical installation from possible overloads and voltages in the line.
  • Protects the battery of the electric car: the protections against possible overloads allow the EV battery not to be affected.
  • Comfort: Instead of going to electric stations, shopping areas or public charging points, if you install your Wallbox at home, you can charge your EV at the time you want and without leaving home.
  • Faster charging:if you install a charging point by a professional, he adopts the line based on the power of the charger and, in this way, you can charge your car up to 8 times faster than if you plug it directly into the current.
  • Saving: In most charging points you can visualize the consumption so that your electricity cost is lower.

Thanks to the special tariffs for electric vehicles, you can pay the kWh at 0.03. That means that for an electric vehicle of 60kW of battery the cost would be equal to: 60kW x 0.03€/kWh = 1.8€ to be able to perform 500km (Ex: Hyundai Kona)

In a hybrid vehicle the costs would be: 10kW (car battery) x € 0.03 / kWh = € 0.30 (Ex: Peugeot 3008 hybrid).

  • Added functions: there are charging points that have a key or RFID card to control the unauthorized use of the load and there are others that have a screen where you can view all the parameters of the load.

With the evSmart model from Evmobe you can adjust the charging current manually (16 A, 24 A, 32 A): you get 3 chargers for the price of one.

As you can see, installing your charging point at home has many advantages. Recharging your electric car is like charging your mobile phone or laptop, just plug the cable into the car’s power outlet and wow! Start charging.

You just have to wait, unplug and ready to do kilometers.

Don’t know which charger you should install and how to install it? At Evmobe we provide you with the solution to this problem. Our team will advise you to know which charger best suits your garage and will leave it installed so you do not have to worry about anything.

If you want to know more information about how to install our charging solutions and request a quote, please contact us here.

Electic Cars: Why Should You Buy One?

Posted on by Electro Man Opinion, Technology, Tests, Tips

The emergence of the electric car in the market has arrived with force and the forecasts about their future are quite good.

Despite the doubts that it initially generated, given its multiple benefits, more and more drivers are deciding to opt for sustainable mobility. If in your case you are still not completely convinced, from here we are going to show you some key elements that will make you think seriously about your purchase.

Why buy an electric car?

One of the main advantages of buying an electric car is its absence of emissions, although we have to tell you that it is not the only one. Some of the reasons why users decide to bet on the change have to do with tax benefits, saving money, free parking and more.

From here we want to explain the five advantages linked to the electric car so that you get an approximate idea of its full potential.

1- Less pollution

Indeed, electric cars that run on batteries do not emit any polluting gases (nitrogen oxide or CO2) during the time they circulate on the road. For this reason, the General Directorate of Traffic has created the Zero Emissions label with which it intends to distinguish them from combustion cars.

The gases expelled into the atmosphere by conventional vehicles, the result of the combustion of energy, are an evil for the environment and our health. By not emitting these chemical compounds, electric cars do not need an exhaust pipe, something that significantly reduces noise pollution.

2- Price of the recharge

The difference in cost per kilometer between combustion and electric vehicles is considerable, becoming one of the main advantages that drivers contemplate when replacing their old car.

As an interesting detail, if an efficient conventional vehicle spends about € 6 per 100 kilometers, an electric car will barely spend € 1.5. This is because the price of fuel is higher compared to the price of electricity.

To the price of recharging we must also add maintenance, clearly lower in the case of electric cars. Keep in mind that they have simpler mechanics that do not require as many parts as in the case of combustion vehicles. This means that it tends to break down less frequently and that it does not need as many spare parts.

3- Zero restrictions to enter large cities

Pollution damages air quality and, therefore, the health of the inhabitants. That is why many cities have created a series of protocols to pollute less once the measurements exceed the maximum allowed.

One of the advantages of the electric car is its permissibility when it comes to circulating freely in the city without having to face any type of environmental restriction. In this way, there are specific areas through which combustion cars cannot circulate.

In the case of Madrid, for example, the area to carry it out is Madrid Central, an area of almost 5 square kilometers that includes popular neighborhoods such as Sol, Embajadores, Cortes, Universidad or Justicia. Although the downtown district may seem too large an area to make this type of restrictions, the truth is that it is very small if we take into account other European cities such as London.

In this way, only vehicles that carry a zero emissions badge can enter this area of the capital in an unlimited way, while vehicles with an ECO sticker will be able to access it for two hours.

In addition to the increase in charging stations that continues to grow and alternatives such as the portable electric car charger, which you can use wherever you go, we must highlight the free parking in SER zones (regulated parking) and exemptions in municipal taxes, two more attractions of the electric car.

4- An electric car offers smooth driving and superb performance

Compared to conventional vehicles, electric cars have a fairly smooth and quiet driving. When accelerating they offer an immediate response, so they respond better in their start-up with respect to those of combustion.

As we have mentioned before, they do not need as many parts as conventional ones, such as gearbox or transmission tunnel, hence their interior space is wider. The battery system is quite large, but being at the bottom, it does not affect the trunk and internal capacity.

5- Aid and tax advantages

The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge decided to create the Moves Plan in 2019. It is a plan endowed with aid to encourage the purchase of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles with subsidies from the State. It also grants aid to install new charging points or wallbox at home.

One of the most important tax advantages with which users can benefit is the Registration Tax: having a zero emission level, they are exempt from paying it.

We hope that this post has helped you to know the advantages of an electric car in your day to day and has convinced you to replace your current vehicle with an electric one and thus move towards sustainability.