With the purely electrically driven escooter, smart is presenting a further solution for intelligent urban mobility. The modern two-wheel study translates consistently the characteristic advantages of the pioneering smart fortwo electric drive e-car into a two-wheeler: compact dimensions, agility, high safety standards and the driving fun typical of the smart brand, not least backed by an effective and locally emission-free drivetrain.
In gain to its innovative technical solutions, the new escooter convinces with its distinctive, state-of-the-art design and simple handling. One more advantage is the consolidation of smartphones: the further developed smart drive kit app has versatile functions such as those of a speedometer or range indicator. As a result, functionality, environmental sustainability and driving fun accompany the smart escooter. The smart two-wheeler will make its world premier at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, giving visitors an expectation at future zero-emission products from the smart brand.
The smart escooter, as pragmatic as unconventional, is almost at place in big cities, where it can be exploited in a sort of ways. In urban traffic, the electric scooter is an intelligent amendment or option to the car - with its superior manoeuvrability, exemplary comfort and pioneering safety features. The latter include an airbag, ABS anti-lock brake system
and a Blind Spot Assist.
"With the escooter, we consistently continue our "vision smart": even more driving fun in the city, even more adaptability to the various living environment, even more flexibility - not least because it offers the opening to be incorporated in our car2go concept", says head of Smart Annette Winkler.
The one track escooter will enable smart to tap new growth potential. Two-wheelers will enable the sword to pass also considerable younger people who do not yet give a car driving licence. In addition, the two-wheel vehicles that have been configured for an "e-drive" from the first also have running and environmental advantages they convince with in inner city traffic. All in all, the smart escooter offers besides the ideal prerequisites for consolidation in individual urban mobility concepts such as car2go.
Annette Winkler: "The escooter shows what an integrated, open approach we get to the case of `urban mobility`. This pragmatic approach, combined with smart`s typical fun factor, is what makes smart so special. We perceive mobility as a combining of duty and emotion - and our smart escooter accomodates this quest in every respect."
smart escooter - anything but conventional
The smart escooter makes a 1st impression with its independent, unconventional design based on a sophisticated ergonomic concept. It exudes pure joie de vivre, introducing a fresh and surprising element into urban traffic. The invention of the electric scooter is characterised by its attractive, sporty proportions: the front looks sorted and compact when viewed from the side, while the back wheel gives the appearing of being positioned a long way can the tail area, emphasising the scooter`s forward thrust and agility. The dynamic, elegant appearance is underlined by its constitution of complete surfaces and accentuated lines - designers talk of "iconic" design.
The cool appearance of the escooter is emphasized by affectionately crafted details that raise its high-value yet trendy effect - from delicate cockpit panelling to a flush-fitted rear light. At the same time, the concept offers practical solutions, extreme simplicity of treatment and outstanding safety.
The electric scooter`s supporting chassis structure is consciously modelled on the tridion safety cell of the smart fortwo. Its brand and aluminium frame is clothed with fully interchangeable plastic bodypanels. This is another clear parallel to the successful two-seater. A further special characteristic of the escooter are the long, extensive and translucent elements on the edges of the foot protection (front panelling). These illuminated side markers improve visibility from the side, and also function as striking indicators.
The smart escooter guarantees distinguished impact in price of "see and be seen" by way of state-of-the-art LED technology. Both the front headlamp, backlight and brake light are equipped with it.
Visual similarity to its four-wheeled big brother
The smart escooter`s white paintwork with green accents underlines its relationship to the smart fortwo electric drive. Also in price of suitability for daily use, the electric scooter clearly bears the genes of the two-seater car. For example, the form of the smart escooter does not merely house technical components such as the bombardment and power electronics, but also offers additional memory space, for instance for helmets.
Dynamic driving fun - of course, emission-free
In gain to environmental sustainability, the smart escooter has a stress on driving fun: it is determined by a disc-shaped wheel hub motor in the back wheel, which offers a powerful 4 kW despite its compact size. The brushless direct current hub drive transmits its power now to the back wheel, and is clear and maintenance-free. A further advantage: as the drive does not take up any place in the chassis, more stowage space is available there.
As full torque is available right from the start, speedy moving is possible. At traffic lights, smart escooter riders can easily outpace most cars. They also profit from the scooter`s modern chassis design: front and rear wheels are each mounted on an elegant single-sided swingarm. A 130/60 R13 tyre is fitted at the front, while its rear counterpart measures 140/65/R13.
The smart escooter has a top speed of 45 km/h. The traction current is supplied by a state-of-the-art, 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack. Thanks to the battery`s capacity of 80 Ah, ranges of up to 100 kilometres are possible. The escooter can be charged at any standard household power socket, within 3 to 5 hours. The charging socket is stored at the presence of the scooter underneath a hinged smart emblem, while the charger itself is incorporated in the scooter.
The smart philosophy: stress-free and safe driving
Characteristic of smart vehicles is their distinctive functionality in alignment with model high safety level. These two elements together make for stress-free and safe travel. The new smart escooter follows consistently this ideal: in doing so, it does not only see all statutory requirements, but also sets new standards in its segment.
In line to conventional scooters, the smart escooter is furnished with ultra-modern safety features of a kind rarely seen even on modern motorcycles. These include an anti-lock braking system (ABS) specially adapted for a two-wheeler, an airbag integrated in the panelling beneath the handlebars, and Blind Spot Assist, which draws the rider`s attention to vehicles following close behind him that are not visible in the "blind bit" of the rear-view mirrors - extremely useful when changing lanes, for example. Like in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a triangular light is flashing in the rear-view mirror. So, common effort of accidents involving scooters is addressed.
Combined front/rear brake and ABS
To brake the smart escooter safely, just one touch suffices to check both the face and tail wheel simultaneously. When the hydraulic disc brake at the movement is actuated, an anti-lock braking system kicks in to guarantee maximum braking effect even during emergency braking. The back wheel is braked in duplicate to the front wheel, though not mechanically but electrically.
This tax is performed by the wheel hub motor in the tail wheel, which normally propels the scooter forwards. When the brakes are applied, the operating principle is reversed: the motor becomes a source whose resistance provides the required braking effect. The resulting braking energy is reborn into electric energy and stored in the scooter`s lithium-ion battery. The anyway high energy efficiency of the escooter is further enhanced by additional solar cells at the front. These solar collectors are exploited to hold the charging of the state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery pack whenever the sun is shining, also when the scooter is moving.
Always new, always intelligent - smart
When it comes to console and convenience, the escooter is likewise a smart through and through. Its attractive, creative yet pragmatic solutions are fully in tune with the smart brand principle "easy to use". The smart escooter`s intelligent and simple operating concept is particularly convincing.
One case is the charging socket, which is integrated externally in the panelling at the front, and so extremely light to access. Like the smart fortwo, the escooter also disposes of an intelligent storage system. Underneath the ass there is a lockable stowage space with adequate room for both the driver`s and the pillion rider`s helmets. The scooter`s lithium-ion batteries are placed space-efficient and well protected behind the pane in the base area. The resulting mass centring and low center of gravity promote agility and stable roadholding.
The smart escooter also offers driving fun for two: that is enabled by a fold-out seat which looks elegant when in use, and which appears to "brood" over the back wheel. The footrests for the pillion rider automatically go into place when the back place is folded out. If, instead, the rider requires more storage space, the pillion seat can be replaced with a luggage rack.
Linked via smartphone
The smartphone plays a limited purpose for the escooter, serving as the scooter`s control and communication centre. Before starting the electric scooter, the rider simply places the smartphone in a specially-designed mount in the center of the handlebars. So, it is fully linked with the smart escooter. At the same time, immobiliser and anti-theft protection are deactivated, allowing the electric scooter to be started.
The new, further developed smart drive kit app allows the passenger to use online services when making stops on the road. During the journey, the smartphone serves as the scooter`s needed speedometer. It also displays the place and battery charge level and acts as a navigation system. Should the rider ever forget where he parked his escooter, the "GPS Tracking" smartphone app can serve him name the position.
The handlebar heating can likewise be controlled remotely - a comfort feature especially ideal on cooler days.
smart escooter: Electric smart on two wheels
Stuttgart - Press Release
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