Why Not Electric Scooters?
With the doom and gloom on the economy expected to continue to next year and perhaps will remain in the next 2 years have caused consumers to cut down on their spending. One of the big ticket items is actually transportation, in this case our private own cars which could leave a big dent on our monthly budget if the price of crude oil continues to be unpredictable. With rising living cost and job uncertainties, these are the things that we can possibly cut down. One of the ways to reduce our reliance on cars is to use alternative transportation such as public transport or electric vehicles eg. Electric scooter or bike. Electric scooters are particularly suitable for single working adult who live between 1-10 miles from their office. The price of an electric scooter is not expensive ad it ranges from £300-£3,000 depending on the type and model. Not only that it reduces the need for fuel consumption, it’s also friendly to the environment and I think it’s about time we do something for mother nature after all these years of taking from her. Electric scooters, which run on batteries that can be recharged from a domestic socket, are predicted to take off this year, as the price of fuel leaves many commuters with increasingly high transport costs. Zooming at 40 to 50 km per hour (about 20 miles) doesn’t seem like real speed these days especially with some modern sports cars and bikes that are capable to do 300-400 km an hour. But what if you do not need to pay for gasoline anymore to travel at the lower speed. I think most working class people wouldn’t mind the slower pace but could save hundreds or thousand of dollars per year on fuel is worth it all especially during the current economy climate. Well the good news is that we can do that now especially with the improvement of alternative fuel vehicles. We have the hybrid engine car where it has both electric and gasoline engine for better fuel consumption and friendlier to the environment and it’s also suitable for families with kids. However if you are single and looking for something economical to travel within the city, look no further, I highly recommend that you buy an electric scooter.
Electric scooters have been moving up steadily on the popular mode of transportation chart in the last few years. Apart from the economy, it also has a lot to do the types of products that are available in the market. Electric scooters have made some leaps and bounds since it was first developed years ago and now electric scooters are seen as a cool vehicle to have. The companies that make these scooter have also come a long way in terms of their R&D and quality of products. In the past year, we have seen the emergence of some new companies in the electric scooters industry. They’re none other than Ego and E-Max. They have had great success since they launched their range of electric scooters last year. It’s estimated that E-Max has sold more than 1000 of its powerful USD3000 model since it was launched. So what’re the popular electric scooters around? Without a shadow of doubt, it’s the Xtreme range of scooters. The price of Xtreme scooters ranges from USD150 to USD2000 depending on the model or course. For those who love a bit of speed, you might to want try out Xtreme-XB500. As for the entry level or novice riders, the Xtreme X10 is a good choice. Another range of electric scooters are the Ego’s bike where it cost around USD1000 but it’s extremely durable and easy to handle. The Egos are good for city rides and it’s fairly cheap to maintain as well.
Some of the electric scooters also have a motor-protected circuitry that enables the scooter to move ahead and gain speed even before the assist starts working. So when the throttle-switch is released, the unique design of the electric scooters allow the motor to coast or “freewheel” in a way most commonly seen in regular bikes. The electric scooters can be truly enjoyable as they have an easy acceleration that helps them to glide smoothly through heavy winds as well as climb hills smoothly.
There are obviously different types of scooters and I’m not talking about the brand or model but the general classification of electric scooters irregardless of the manufacturer. The first type is zappy or the lower end (entry level) scooter which can reach a maximum speed of 10-12 km an hour. Next is the flyer which could do up to 20 km an hour and it’s gaining popularity due to its maneuvering simplicity. Finally the most advance type is the Voloci where it comes with many modern features like selectable performance models, quick-swap battery packs, key ignition.
How then does an electric scooter operate? It’s combination of electrical power from the batteries and feed it to the motor which the heart of the scooter. The speed is handled with a variety of switches and together with the handlebars and brakes provides the handling of the scooter. Some of the newer electric scooters come with computerised controls just like the modern cars to make the ride even smoother and safer.
The best way to know whether electric scooters are for you or not will be to try out one at your nearest showroom or retail shop. I can guarantee that once you ride it, it’s difficult to give it up. I was also once a sceptic but after seeing my friends and colleagues enjoying themselves with their scooters, I just didn’t want to be left out!
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