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Mercedes-Benz debuts the Mercedes-AMG E-Scooter

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Mercedes-Benz , in collaboration with Swiss mobility company Micro Mobility Systems , has introduced the Mercedes-AMG E-Scooter, designed for city dwellers, commuters and last-mile applications. Ah battery, the e-scooter has a range of up to 40 km and a top speed of 20 km/h. Equipped with a 500-watt motor and a 9.6

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Better batteries are fueling a surge of electric scooters in India and China

GreenBiz

But for electric vehicles to become mass market products, batteries need to improve.

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Alsym wants to ‘light up homes for a billion people’ with its new battery

TechCrunch: Climate

The battery startup has raised $78 million to bring its alternative to lithium-ion cells to everything from scooters to steel mills. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The Electric Scooter Safety Checklist

Mearth

If you’re riding an electric scooter for the first time, you’re likely going to have an accident in your first 10 rides. Electric scooters are like any other transportation vehicle, you wouldn’t ride a bike on the road without a helmet. Backpack or scooter bag for foldable multi-tool set, wallet, phone, keys. Check deck.

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6 Tips to Commute Safely Using Your Electric Scooter

Mearth

Kick scooters are no longer just a pastime for teenagers. Today, electric scooters offer convenience, efficiency, and savings to adults as they use them to commute to work and around the city. However, despite the electric scooter’s fun and convenience, the idea of safety is still a concern. Tip # 2: Wear your helmet.

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The Ultimate Electric Scooter Riding Guide for Beginners

Mearth

If you’re thinking of buying a portable electric scooter this year or got one last Christmas, it’s important to know first how to properly ride and handle it. Electric scooters are nothing like the kickscooter of your childhood. First, read these articles if you haven’t yet: Electric Scooter Safety Checklist .

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E-scooters: 'Fine balance' needed to ensure green benefits, research finds

Business Green

By replacing short car journeys e-scooters can cut CO2 by up to 90 per cent, but robust regulation needed, Cenex warns. E-scooters are seen as a low carbon form of travel that can help reduce congestion and improve city-centre journey times.