motorcycle news - Wednesday 25th June 2008
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E-Max launch environmentally friendly electric moped
In 2004 Baroni Electric Vehicles Ltd was one of the first importers to bring road legal electric mopeds to the UK market. Having researched all of the various manufacturers that produced these vehicles, it became clear that the problem with the market was not the demand; but the supply of poor quality, unreliable options. From a manufacturing standpoint e-max came to the same conclusion. The answer was to design a completely new scooter using Italian designers and German engineers - a next generation electric moped was born that met all the criteria.
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Why Electric?
Simply put, electric mopeds offer the perfect solution to short journey transportation. For those of us who reside in busy urban areas, traffic pollution, congested roads and cramp public transport are everyday concerns. With the rapid increase in battery and electric motor technology, the electric vehicle is making its entrance. Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, electric scooters also offer fantastic savings in comparison to any other form of transport. Running costs become virtually unnoticeable with no road tax, no petrol and virtually no maintenance. Carve through the traffic in virtual silence content in the knowledge that it’s cheap, efficient, green and most of all gets you from A to B quicker and feeling fresher than any other alternative.
London Life
Europe’s largest city is changing. Londoners are feeling the force of higher road taxes, fuel prices and congestion charges. The general road user is being encouraged to use their vehicle less. Commuting on a moped can save an average 100 minutes per week compared to the next best transport – that’s two weeks a year! In light of a successful Olympic bid, London has no option but to face the environmental and transport issues that face the city. There is therefore, no better first step than to convert as many daily commuters to a clean, cheap alternative that betters the capital as a whole as we approach the 2012 Olympics.
How does it work?
The e-max moped is powered by a 4000Watt electric motor built into the rear wheel. The ‘fuel’ is provided by sealed silicone batteries, which, like the motor, are completely maintenance free. This virtually silent vehicle can be fully charged from a mains socket in as little as three hours. Features include a dual LCD and analogue display, oil pressure hydraulic shocks, hydraulic disc brakes and a custom made bespoke cage frame to improve weight distribution and handling.
How fast?
The e-max electric scooters have a top speed of 30 mph, so as to be categorised as an L1e moped. Why? Because ‘mopeds’ can be legally ridden on UK roads by anyone with a car license passed before Feb 2001 and there is no requirement for an additional motorbike test.
How far?
Many electric vehicles boast impressive ranges but in almost all cases are wholly inaccurate because they are tested in controlled and unrealistic environments. For this reason we only display our ranges at maximum speed for a fairer representation. Moreover, we will be running independent laboratory and road tests endorsed by Oxford Brookes University to accurately calculate the true range capabilities. The first e-max scooters that enter the market will have a range up to 55 miles per charge.
How much?
E-Max offer a high quality electric moped that is available at a price that’s affordable for the everyday commuter. RRP will begin at £2350 + vat.
Running costs -on average an e-max scooter consumes 1 penny a mile!
Green Machine
For those of us who reside in busy urban areas, traffic pollution is an everyday concern. Whilst we cannot claim to be totally eradicating these elements, we share these concerns. E-Max scooters offer style, performance and affordability without polluting the atmosphere.
"Electric vehicles are 99% less polluting than the cleanest fossil-fuel powered equivalent." Environmental Protection Agency
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E-Max scooters are solely and exclusively distributed by Baroni Electric Vehicles
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