The start-up's electronic scooters, Äike T, are open for pre-orders until November, costing around $70. If insurance or color is added, the price will rise to nearly $1,000.
Äike T is environmentally beneficial since 42% of it is manufactured from recyclable materials, and it may also be charged similarly to an Android phone.
Upcoming Äike T E-Scooter Now Open for Pre-Orders
A tech start-up from Estonia, Äike, is showcasing its future electric scooter, which will place a strong emphasis on dependability and environmental friendliness.
The Äike T is now up for pre-order with a fully refundable reservation cost of €69 (about $70). However, as of this writing, we observed the price resting at a reduced €58. If insurance is added or the color changes, the total cost, which begins at €999 (over $1,000), will increase.
There are only 500 pre-orders available, so if you want one, you'd best place your order before November 2022.
In conjunction with pre-orders opening, Äike published a somewhat silly preview video featuring its CEO, Kristjan Maruste, highlighting the key features. With 10-inch puncture-resistant tires and a solid standing deck that can handle up to 150 kg (330 lbs), the über strong' Äike T is built to last.
It can withstand brief bursts of water and pass through minor puddles thanks to its IPx5 water resistance classification, but you shouldn't throw it into the sea.
Äike T's Specs and Features | What Should We Know?
The Äike T incorporates theft prevention that locks the brakes, sounds an alarm, and sends you a warning through the official app (iOS and Android). The app can configure scooters. You may adjust the Äike T's speed, enable regenerative braking to replenish the battery, or lock it. The Äike app offers customer support and a live GPS feed of the scooter's whereabouts.
According to the firm, the 583.2 Wh battery is the "first light electric car" to allow USB-C cable charging. Plus, the battery is detachable, so you may charge it while storing the Äike T. A little monitor behind the grips shows speed and battery life while you ride.
In addition, Äike T weighs 19 kg (40 lbs). The scooter is 45 inches tall and 46 inches long, yet it folds to fit in a vehicle trunk. The battery can go 40 kilometers at 25 km/h (15 mph). Government laws may slow the peak speed in some places.
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Äike gave its new scooter's materials careful consideration. 42% of the Äike T is manufactured from recycled material, and 92% of the machine can be recycled, according to Bloomberg. The Äike T has interchangeable components, according to the maker. It's unclear how this claim will fare outside of Europe without access to European manufacturing.
USB-C support is popular globally. The EU is developing a unified USB-C charging standard. The EU was dissatisfied with IT companies' lack of collaboration, so they're doing it themselves. Äike capitalizes on this.
Is Riding on E-Scooter Safer Than Bicycles?
According to a study in April this year, there are 0.66 accidents per million miles driven by electric scooters, which is five times less than the 3.33 collisions per million miles driven by bikes.
With a 5.88 incident rate, motorcycle riders are nine times more likely to get in accidents than e-scooters.
The Royal Society carried out the research for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) with assistance from the manufacturer of electric scooters, Neuron Mobility. The e-scooter company evaluated the scope and type of injury risk associated with e-scooters in contrast to other forms of transportation. The company maintains a fleet of devices in Newcastle, Slough, and Sunderland.
The survey also found that unrestricted single carriageways account for 94% of e-scooter accident incidents. In the great majority of these occurrences, an e-scooter collided with a vehicle, truck, or lorry. According to RoSPA, better infrastructure would assist in safeguarding riders.
Additionally, data showed that most occurrences occur between 2 and 7 p.m. throughout the day, with peaks at 3 and 6 p.m.
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