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The quietness of electric vehicles, including scooters, often causes road accidents – it’s a new one Research of UCLA – the University of California at Los Angeles – to reveal that there would be 115 injured per 1 million electric scooter trips, far more than the national rate for bicycles and cars.
However, even on this front, technology would be offering some solutions to make travel on two wheels safer. For example, Segway recently released a portable speaker capable of reproducing and simulating the roar of the engine and therefore allow pedestrians and other drivers in the vicinity to feel the presence of an electric vehicle, usually very quiet.
His name is Ninebot Engine Speaker and although it has been designed for the products of the Ninebot range, it can be installed on any scooter but also on traditional bicycles or e-bikes. He’s able to reproduce the noise of four types of engines different and can be used as a normal wireless speaker for play our favorite music directly from your smartphone. It weighs 551 grams, resists water and dust – with IP55 certification – and incorporates a battery capable of offering up to 23 hours of autonomy.
Although it has already been launched on the market at $ 149.99 – about 139 euros – at the moment it is not available to be purchased in Italy but if we want to make our vehicles safer and more functional, in the gallery there are 8 accessories for electric scooters and e-bikes which might be useful.
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Photo: Xiaomi1/8Xiaomi Portable Air Pump
It is a portable compressor with a rechargeable battery. With an aluminum alloy shell, small and light, it is comfortable to carry. Allows you to inflate the wheels of bikes, cars and scooters at any time with a maximum power of 150 psi. It features a five-button display and a digital pressure sensor.
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Photo: IOT V-BIKE2/8Vodafone V-Bike Smart
It is an intelligent stop light that, in addition to making us visible, is able to detect a possible impact and alert the preselected contacts by sending the GPS position of the vehicle. It is resistant to water and the battery has an autonomy of about 10 days. It includes a safety bolt for fixing and also acts as an anti-theft: in fact, it can signal on a smartphone if the bike or scooter is in motion. To work it requires the activation of a subscription at a cost of 3 euros per month, with no restrictions: the first 6 months are included.
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Photo: Nilox3/8Nilox Escooter Bag Waterproof
Useful for carrying personal items anywhere and in any condition: in fact, this rigid bag is built with water-resistant materials and can also be used in the rain. Easy to attach to the front of the handlebar, it is ideal for carrying cell phone, keys, wallet or other items.
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Photo: Urban Moov4/8T’nB UMHELMETM
Perfect for those who travel by scooter or bicycle, this helmet is useful to protect us from bumps, bumps and falls. It is equipped with an adjustment system on the back and a strap that allow it to adapt perfectly to the head without creating discomfort or being uncomfortable even if worn for a long time. It has 11 vents to allow for good ventilation and prevent sweating. Complies with EN 1078 safety standards.
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Photo: Urban Prime5/8Urban Prime UP-HLM-LED
Ergonomic, it is ideal for those who are often on board electric or traditional scooters and bicycles. Lightweight and durable, this helmet offers good protection from bumps and falls and is SGS certified. It has lights and arrows.
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Photo: T’nB6/8T’nB UMLEDBAG
It is a universal waterproof signaling jacket which, when worn, provides indications at night and in case of bad weather through the LEDs positioned on the driver’s back. It has a remote control that can be hung on the handlebar and is equipped with three directional buttons: flashing right, flashing left and warning.
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Photo: Cosmo7/8Cosmo laughs
It adds a position light, left / right indicators and a hazard light to our vehicles. This accessory is equipped with a brightness sensor that allows it to be visible to everyone day and night and can detect braking by intensifying the light so as to better warn those who follow us. In the event of a fall, it automatically sends an SMS alarm to the predefined contacts and with the Cosmo Connected app it can track our performance. The battery offers approximately 8 hours of autonomy.
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Photo: Cellularline8/8Cellularline Bike Holder Pro
It is a practical system for keeping the smartphone on the handlebars of bicycles and scooters with a diameter between 2 and 3 cm. Useful for devices with display sizes between 4 and 6.5 inches, the base of the stand can be rotated 360 ° and is coated with anti-scratch silicone.
Source: Vanity Fair
