Two Japanese giant manufactures collaborate in the development of electric scooters

Two of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in the world have agreed to make electric motorcycles together. And now electric scooter collaboration results from Honda and Yamaha will be tried to see and search its market.

Honda-Yamaha e-Kizuna, an electric scooter joint-development project launched in Saitama, Japan. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2tOqRqG)

The collaborative project of both manufactures has been ongoing since October 2016 and how the market response will be tested in a project called e-Kizuna in the city of Saitama in the month of September 2017.

The e-Kizuna project is a joint effort of both Japanese manufacturers to explore the global electric motorcycle market that begins in the city of Saitama. For that they are now focusing on the important function key such as reducing carbon emissions, the development of electric motors as the resolution of transport problems in areas with difficult access.

Through these project also, as many as 30 units of Yamaha E-Vino will be enabled in the motor-sharing system. And the Saitama people can use the unit as a rental vehicle for the purposes of their mobility. In addition, there are also units in some locations, and the batteries exchange will be provided in strategic places such as Shintoshin Saitama Station, and public parking areas.

The project is expected to provide new solutions to current industry issues and will be implemented in future projects. So that the electric scooter collaboration results from Honda and Yamaha will be really ready to be produced, of course with the latest technology of joint development result also.

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See the funny figure of Sqweeks

There's a new Autobot character in the fifth sequel of Michael Bay's directed movie titled Transformers: The Last Knight, named Sqweeks built based on Vespa VBB. The movie has been released since June 23, 2017 simultaneously around the world. Sqweeks play a funny role in the film about the battle between the robot formed by various automotive models. As already discussed in the previous article ie the new Decepticon figure named Mohawk with the basis of Confederate P51 Combat Fighter.

Michael Bay, Transformer director posed with Sqweeks, the new Autobot character, and Isabela Moner, the female lead actress on Transformer: The Last Knight. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2uuWkvb)

Role as a maid for female lead actrees, Isabela Moner to support the Autobot under the command of Optimus Prime against the Decepticon, who want to destroy human civilization on the Earth. Sqweeks is an Autobot figure formed from the classic Italian scooter, so that although the shape of a humanoid robot, but in some parts of the body looks rust. In addition, to support the body where one of its legs rely on standards as a prosthetic limb.

While the Vespa VBB which became the Sqweeks base is actually a classic scooter made in between 1958-1967. The VBB uses a single cylinder 2-stroke engine with a capacity of 150 cc. Prominent features are rounded and large side covers. Both sides of the side cover is equipped with aluminum list in the middle. However, the handlebar that perch its main lights tend to be slim.

Sqweeks is an Autobot figure formed from the classic 1960s Italian scooter Vespa VBB. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2uuWkvb)

The Vespa VBB is a classic scooter production of the 1960s up already equipped 4-speed manual transmission. The main light was already enlarged but still rounded. The front fender is made of two sections that are united in the middle, so it is still clearly visible. Fender models that still survive to more modern products on the P series model produced in 1983's.

In addition, the VBB model is indeed the Vespa 2-stroke engine basis for the next 3 decades, including the ignition model with 3 coils stator. Now, Vespa VBB is still much sought after for its toughness, and many of it still can run on the roads. Because many of its components that can still be substituted with 1980s Vespa products. But the price after the restoration is fantastic, reach up US.$5,370 or about Rp.71,5 million.

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Scomadi continued to test their newest scooter prototype

British scooter company, Scomadi had introduced a classic-modern style scooter that uses an engine with a capacity of 400 cc. And the scooter prototype was introduced at the EICMA Show 2016, in Milan, some time ago.

A prototype of Scomadi's 400 cc engined scooter at the EICMA Show 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gRsxk)

Its classic style seems inspired by the design of Lambretta scooters, while its engine seen similar to those used in the Suzuki Burgman. However, Scomadi will not market the nameless scooter in the near future. The company said the production model will be available in 2018.

"The latest model 400 will be available in 2018. The project is still ongoing with a prototype is created manually," Scomadi said in a statement, as cited again by Visordown.

Left side view of Scomadi's 400 cc engined scooter prototype. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gRsB3)

Its modeling process by using the Computer Aided Design (CAD) and now the testing is still in progress as a transition process of the prototype into mass production. And the testing procedures were also done to ensure that the scooter is in compliance with Euro4 emission rules..

Right side view of Scomadi's 400 cc engined scooter prototype. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gRsB3)

Scomadi itself is a joint venture of two renowned tuners, ie Frank Sanderson of Scooter Innovation Ltd and Paul Melici from PM Tuning. The company already has two classic scooter products namely Scooter TL50 and TL125. Both scooters are still use carburetor engines and newly met the Euro3 emission standards.

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The first autonomous scooter

Currently scientists are developing a scooter that can run alone with the autonomous tech. Yes, by using the same technology with autonomous cars that exist today. However, the use of autonomous scooter is still limited to certain places, such as at the apartments or golf area and not in the street with the complex traffic flows.

The latest trials show an algorithm that made by the experts were able to create a scooter running in the yard of the apartment. These vehicles can help the mobility on the apartment complex as from the lobby to the parking lot and so on.

The first autonomous scooter while on test. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fgYWz)

"We tested it in a smaller space," said Scott Pendleton, an expert graduate of National University of Singapore (NUS), as quoted from PIT.

Its design including software of the autonomous scooter is a result of the research colaboration between the experts of University of Singapore (NUS) with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) called the Singapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART).

Algorithms on the scooters allow these small vehicles to respond quickly to the changes that occur in the environment, including the road signs. Even if there are people who crossed the road suddenly and the systems on scooter are able to respond quickly. In addition, this scooter can also read the position of the car through a map of the building.

Meanwhile, Daniela Rus, an MIT professor said, if any autonomous vehicle uses the same algorithm then this could be an advantage. Because the system on each vehicle shall apply equally, including the cars.

"If you have a uniform system in which all of the same algorithm, the level of complexity will be lower as compared to heterogeneous systems where each car uses a different system. But therein lies the difficulty, because every of these technologies developers have different perceptions and thoughts. So it must be made a general consensus among the developers. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | STARTLR]

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The first electric-powered scooter of Vespa is revealed

At the 2016 EICMA in Milan became the place to debut the 'Vespa Elettrica.' Unlike other Vespa scooter products, this scooter was came as the environmentally friendly vehicles by using electric power.

Vespa Elettrica, an electric-powered scooter concept from Piaggio debuts at EICMA 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fVk6I)

As quoted from Rushlane on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, the view of Vespa Elettrica draw attention on the event with a silver-plated body. The Italian eco-friendly scooters were given electric-blue accents in some parts of the body to show its identity as an electric vehicle.

Left side view of Vespa Elettrica Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fVk6I)

Vespa Elettrica claimed as an agile scooter and easy to ride, so made its users will feel a driving pleasure similar as the gasoline-fueled scooter products. It will be a modern sporty scooter with an advanced electric technology, eventhough its charging time and cruising range has not been revealed.

Right side view of Vespa Elettrica Concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fVjhQ)

There are no more details about the technical specification of Vespa Elettrica. The world's famous scooter brands under the Italian automotive giant manufacturer the Piaggio Group was only gave the information, that they will start selling the electric scooters in the second half of next year.
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Bazooka-armed military scooter of Vespa

If you are a fan of modifications, particularly Vespa, would be familiar with the Vespa 150 TAP model. These scooter is very famous in recent years for a Vespa modifications in design like a tank, or also commonly referred to as The Bazooka Vespa.

The Vespa 150 TAP is produced by ACMA (Ateliers de Construction de motocycles et d'Automobiles) in the 1950s and designed specifically for the purposes of French paratroopers called 'Troupes Aeról Portées (TAP).' These Vespa model was first introduced in 1956 and got an update three years later.

1956 Vespa 150 TAP. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ePmvK)

Vespa 150 TAP is designed specifically for an anti-guerrilla offensive operations in order to undergo a quickly ambushes action tasks. Therefore, do not be surprised if the distribution process in the forefront done by dropping these Vespa from the plane with a parachute. Vespa 150 TAP has always deployed in pairs, one scooter to transport the cannon, while the other transporting the ammunition.

Front three-quarter of 1956 Vespa 150 TAP. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ePmps)

At that time, the use of the Vespa scooter as a military vehicle was not without reason. Because the French military forces are in need of two-wheeled war vehicles are quite light and efficient in a variety of terrain and easily transported by using combat aircraft.

As a military vehicle, the Vespa 150 TAP is also equipped with weapons. Noted, weapons applications on this scooter bazooka-type under the name of M20 recoilless rifle embedded in the scooter deck. This weapon is claimed to be very powerful to conquer and destroyed the fort as well as armored vehicles such as tanks. Some sources even mentions if the weapon is capable of penetrating 100 mm thick steel plate from a distance of 7,000 meters.

Rear three-quarter of 1956 Vespa 150 TAP. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ePmz5)

However, unlike the tanks can fire ammunition while running, but the cannon on scooter can not be fired while still attached to the body. So, the cannon should be removed beforehand and mounted on a tripod.

As for the drivetrain, the Vespa 150 TAP carried 2-stroke engine, with a capacity of 150 cc. However, in order that the scooter is more responsive and agile, the application amount of secondary gear on the Vespa 150 TAP deliberately reduced compared to general Vespa scooter.

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