International Dealer News IDN 114 Aug/Sept 2013 | Page 8

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E-tropolis launch electric work scooter
RELOAD is the new model of electric scooter that has been in development by etropolis since 2011. The Reload has been designed from the outset to be used by businesses to transport products in the urban environment. Described by etropolis as a cargo scooter, the Reload comes with a large rear carrier and a front carrier, to provide spacious platforms, setting new standards for electric cargo vehicles. The TÜV approved scooter weighs in at a claimed 85kg (without batteries) and has a power output of 400w at the rear hub. The key feature of the electronics of the Reload is the BMS. In addition to basic functions such as instantaneous measurement of the voltage and temperature of the battery pack, the BMS provides a highly accurate data processing function. The BMS installed on Reloads has electronic features that can be changed depending on the needs of the customer and is adaptable to different types of batteries without losing any performance or functionality. The BMS also acts as a ‘black box’ for the vehicle recording information such as different types of discharges, and possible damages to the charging mode, enabling users to perform thorough check-ups at any time, and everything will shortly be checkable via a smartphone. In addition to this, the BMS performs a calculation of the percentage of remaining charge in the battery pack. The standard battery pack on the etropolis Reload is composed of elements LiFePO4 lithium and can be modulated in three different ways, 40 Ah, 60 Ah and 80 Ah. E-TROPOLIS ITALIA Romano d’Ezzelino (VI) ITALY Tel: [phone] info@e-tropolis www.e-tropolis.it

MEPs join Brussels EU motorcycle ride
JUNE saw MEPs and EU employees join FEMA, ACEM and FEBIAC in the annual EU motorcycle ride in Brussels to highlight PTW use. Over the years, the ride of the members of the European Parliament has become a well received for promoting the values of motorcycling. The motorcycle manufacturers represented in ACEM contributed a wide line-up of vehicles ranging from scooters and light city motorcycles to premium tourers.