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> The minute someone makes an electric scooter that can hold two, go 30mph for 100 miles a charge with a removable battery I will buy it there's a vast gulf be
by leeoniya 9y ago
> The minute someone makes an electric scooter that can hold two, go 30mph for 100 miles a charge with a removable battery I will buy it
there's a vast gulf between 1-pers/15mph/15mi and 2-pers/30mph/100mi. increasing just one of those variables by a factor of 2 would require a 2x heavier battery, let alone what you're asking for.
- tabeth 9y agoYou're right. I will point out that the 15MPH limit is generally a legal restriction as opposed to a technical one. The Juiced Bikes Cross Current S costs $1200 and can go 28mph with pedal assist. It's not inconceivable to have a new form factor that can fit another person and double (or triple the price). $2000 is probably aspirational. What I'm asking will likely cost like $4000. The problem with that price is that you can get a very nice 50cc gas scooter for $4000 that will likely be better in most ways.
- ariwilson 9y agoThe Cross Current S costs $1700 and has a much stronger electric motor than the previous Cross Current. You're probably referring to the Cross Current Air which comfortably cruises at 24-25 MPH without heavy pedaling. (source: waiting for my Cross Current S order to be delivered)
- tabeth 9y agoAh you're right. Yeah, I was referring to the Cross Current Air.
- sharkweek 9y agoLet alone, speaking as someone who has crashed going ~25mph on a bike, A LOT of safety considerations to take into account.