Topic.4 Electric Vehicles Other Than Cars.
With the recent deregulation, electric kickboards are finally gaining citizenship in Japan. With the recent deregulation of electric kickboards, EV bicycles and EV motorcycles are likely to become more popular in Japan. Since they can be recharged from household power sources, there is no need to worry about fuel costs, and they are likely to become popular as a new means of transportation around town in the future.
EV bicycle __MATE. BIKE
The ultimate in clean energy is human power. However, Japan is a hilly country. It is also true that we need a little support. How about this electric bicycle? In addition to being capable of up to 97 km of assisted riding, it is equipped with 8 Shimano gears, and its performance as a bicycle is also quite good. It also has fat tires and suspension, so you can enjoy off-road riding. Furthermore, it can be folded up, and its storage size is a compact 78 cm (height) x 103 cm (length) x 59 cm (width). It is also available in a variety of colors.MATE X ¥330,000
EV Bike __GOGOORO
GOGORO is an EV scooter brand from Taiwan. The company also maintains approximately 1,200 charging stations throughout Taiwan, and its rapid spread is due in part to the fact that a full charge takes only a few seconds. 2019 will also see the launch of a free ride-and-leave sharing service for Gogoro in Taiwan. The model pictured is the "1Series," and its cover can be changed just like a phone case. It has a top speed of 45 km/h and a range of about 100 km on a 2.5-hour charge. Originally designed for racing, it can also decide on a fancy hang-on. In Japan, the vehicle is currently available on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa.
EV kick scooter __COSWHEEL
This 2-way EV scooter can be ridden as a scooter if it has a seat, or if you want to go even more nimble, you can remove the seat and use it as a kickboard. It also comes with safety parts, so you can obtain a license plate number just like a moped. The handlebars can be folded for easy loading and storage in a car. With a maximum speed of 45 km/h and a cruising range of 35 km, it is more than adequate for city driving. ¥126,500
Until now, EV kickboards have been treated the same as mopeds. Naturally, they were required to obtain a license plate number, join the compulsory liability insurance, have a speed limit of 30 km/h or less, and be required to wear a helmet. speed limit of 30 km/h or less, and the obligation to wear a helmet. However, in some areas, such as Tokyo and Osaka, the regulations were relaxed in April of this year. In April of this year, regulations were eased in some areas, such as Tokyo and Osaka, so that a driver's license is no longer required as long as the vehicle is traveling at 15 km/h or less. EV scooters of approved manufacturers can be driven without a driver's license. In addition, driving in bicycle lanes was also permitted. In addition, EV scooters from approved manufacturers can be driven without a driver's license.
Not so long ago, I would have said, "EVs are good, but their performance is still not up to par. They are good, but their performance is still not up to par. The market is expanding quickly, and the pace of evolution is accelerating along with it. I thought it was still a long way off in the future that all vehicles would be EVs, but perhaps that day is closer than I thought.
