It is foreseeable that cars are increasingly displaced from cities, which calls automakers on the plan: For shorter distances has Volkswagen presented a two-wheeled or three-wheeler. The city skater can be carried and taken in the train, the Streetmate comes much further.
March 6, 2019, 9:31 am,
Andreas Donath
Volkswagen Streetmate and city skater
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Volkswagen has two small electric bikes presentedthat differ mainly in their range and size. The compact city skater is intended for short distances, while the Streetmate is up to 35 km wide. So the daily way between home and workplace should be possible electrically and cost-effectively. Although the city skater comes only on a range of about 15 km, but can be collapsed and transported in the train.
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The Streetmate has a wheel hub motor integrated in the rear wheel. He develops a power of 2 kW. The up to 45 km / h fast Streetmate is driven while sitting; Depending on the approval, a function is also prepared by which the seat is folded away in order to alternatively move the e-scooter standing upright. With 65 kg, he can hardly carry. The battery with 1.3 kWh should be charged after two hours and 15 minutes again to 100 percent. The battery can be removed and charged in the office or in the apartment. Helmet and driver’s license are required to drive the e-scooter subject to compulsory insurance.
The city skater is more intended for the distance between remote parking or for the way to the bus or train stop. Electrically driven via rear wheel, he drives on three wheels. The city skier is equipped with two running boards.
Volkswagen Streetmate (Image: Volkswagen)
A control rod provides the necessary support, is steered by weight shifting. The vehicle reaches a speed of up to 20 km / h and is equipped with a 350-watt motor. The battery with 200 Wh is to be charged at a socket in one hour to 50 percent, which allows a range of 7.5 km. Fully charged drives the unusual vehicle about 15 km. The tricycle weighs 15 km. The 850 mm long and unfolded 1.170 mm high city skater carries up to 120 kg and has a climbing ability of 10 percent. When folded, the Cityskater is 330 mm high.
Volkswagen did not name prices or availabilities.
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