We have seen numerous electric vehicles, both conceptually and in production, which tend to exclusively cater to a limited urban domain. With the increase in overall congestion, a low emission alternative is certainly a welcome sight in such cramped quarters. But what such conceptions can lack is the purist attributes of efficiency of their gas guzzling cousins, specifically relating to normal range. And in bid to solve the issue, the German automaker has envisaged the BMW Motorrad Concept Vehicle, an all-electric maxi scooter with an extended range of over 100 km.
With funding from the German Federal Ministry of Transport, BMW has sought to conceptualize a vehicle with an intrinsic high range and greater efficiency of performance. For that combination of sustained output with maximum speed, the developers have thought of an engine system that totally excludes those ubiquitous hub motors. Instead of that, an advanced ‘high-performance electric machine’ would be placed behind the sturdy battery component. Additionally a secondary electric drive will be incorporated, by which power transmission will be achieved from roller chain to the real wheel. Moreover, a regenerative braking system will be integrated, which according to the company can accentuate upon the overall range by a whopping 20 percent.
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An external electronic system will feature an interactive mechanism, which would display (and collect) data relating to temperature and voltage of the battery cells. The entire battery system could be recharged by using simple household sockets, thus preventing the requirement of exclusive charging stations. Additionally, the scooter would utilize an innovative and efficacious air-cooling system, which can save interior space.
The clear cut distinction from perspective of design in the BMW E-Scooter concept is in relation to its chassis. Unlike conventional maxi scooters, the main frame in this case is just incorporates the aluminium battery cover at the vehicular base. This creates a low center of gravity for better steering and controls. Moreover, from the vast experience drawn from its previous designs, BMW will surely integrate the state-of-the-art safety features, not just catering to controls but also to intrinsic mechanisms such as high voltage engineering.
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