Electric scooters: a new choice for green travel
With the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, green travel has become a part of people’s daily life. As a new type of green transportation, electric scooters have become increasingly popular around the world in recent years. This article will introduce in detail the development history, characteristics, advantages and market prospects of electric scooters.
- The development history of electric scooters
The history of electric scooters can be traced back to the 1950s, when a company called Zoom first launched an electric scooter. However, due to technical limitations at the time, this product was not widely used. It was not until the beginning of the 21st century that, with the advancement of technology and the popularization of environmental protection concepts, electric scooters gradually entered people’s field of vision.
- Characteristics and advantages of electric scooters
- Green and environmentally friendly: Electric scooters are powered by electricity, do not need to burn fossil fuels, and emit zero pollution. This will not only help reduce air pollution, but also help slow down the trend of global climate warming.
- Energy saving and high efficiency: Compared with traditional fuel scooters, electric scooters have higher energy utilization efficiency. Research shows that the efficiency of electric scooters can reach more than 90%, while the efficiency of fuel scooters is usually around 30%.
- Light and flexible: Electric scooters usually weigh less than 10 kilograms and are easy to carry and park. In addition, the top speed of electric scooters can reach 30 kilometers per hour, far exceeding the speed of traditional scooters of about 15 kilometers per hour.
- High safety: The electric scooter adopts an advanced electronic braking system, which can brake in an instant. In addition, many electric scooters are also equipped with LED headlights, reversing bells and other safety auxiliary equipment to improve driving safety.
- Market demand and prospects for electric scooters
As people pay more and more attention to environmentally friendly travel, the global electric scooter market is showing a rapid growth trend. According to market survey data, global sales of electric scooters reached approximately 300,000 units in 2019, a year-on-year increase of approximately 40%. It is expected that by 2025, the global electric scooter market will reach billions of dollars.
At present, many companies around the world have invested in the research, development and production of electric scooters. Among them, China, as one of the world’s largest electric bicycle production bases, has a complete industrial chain and mature technology system. In addition, some well-known international brands such as Giant, Specialized, Honda, etc. have also launched their own electric scooter products.
However, the rapid development of the electric scooter market also brings some challenges. First of all, improving battery life is key. The current mainstream battery capacity on the market is 10Ah to 20Ah, but in actual use, the battery life still needs to be improved. Secondly, the construction of charging facilities also needs to keep up with the pace of the market. Although various governments in recent years have introduced policies to support the construction of charging facilities, relevant regulations and standards systems still need to be further improved.
In short, as a green, energy-saving and safe travel tool, electric skateboards are gradually becoming a part of people’s lives. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous expansion of the market, electric scooters are expected to usher in a broader development space in the next few years.
