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Well it's made by MINI, owned by BMW and actually called - The MINI Scooter E Concept
So the question arises as to who would buy one?
Is brand loyalty an issue............ and will it give VESPA a run for their money?
The MINI Scooter E Concept is powered by an electric motor integrated in the rear wheel - so ZERO emissions!
The motor’s lithium-ion battery can be recharged at any conventional power socket using an on-board charging cable.
The cockpit of the MINI Scooter E Concept comprises a Centre Speedo in the circular shape familiar from MINI, with a smartphone integrated in the middle.
Smartphones as key, display and central control element.
The inside of the round instrument comprises a snap-in adapter for a smartphone, which operates simultaneously as the vehicle key, display and central control element. As soon as the rider docks his mobile phone and switches it on, the vehicle is ready to go. This configuration in the MINI Scooter E Concept yields new initiatives for integrating infotainment, communication and navigation functions in a two-wheeler. While the scooter is in motion, the smartphone can be used as a navigation system, music player or telephone as required. A wireless Bluetooth interface can be connected to a helmet from the MINI Collection. This is fitted with a microphone and headphones so that riders are able to use the telephone function or access their personal music collection while on the road.
Lots more info here..... https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?outputChannelId=6&id=T0084677EN&left_menu_item=node__5259
So the question arises as to who would buy one?
Is brand loyalty an issue............ and will it give VESPA a run for their money?
The MINI Scooter E Concept is powered by an electric motor integrated in the rear wheel - so ZERO emissions!
The motor’s lithium-ion battery can be recharged at any conventional power socket using an on-board charging cable.
The cockpit of the MINI Scooter E Concept comprises a Centre Speedo in the circular shape familiar from MINI, with a smartphone integrated in the middle.
Smartphones as key, display and central control element.
The inside of the round instrument comprises a snap-in adapter for a smartphone, which operates simultaneously as the vehicle key, display and central control element. As soon as the rider docks his mobile phone and switches it on, the vehicle is ready to go. This configuration in the MINI Scooter E Concept yields new initiatives for integrating infotainment, communication and navigation functions in a two-wheeler. While the scooter is in motion, the smartphone can be used as a navigation system, music player or telephone as required. A wireless Bluetooth interface can be connected to a helmet from the MINI Collection. This is fitted with a microphone and headphones so that riders are able to use the telephone function or access their personal music collection while on the road.
Lots more info here..... https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?outputChannelId=6&id=T0084677EN&left_menu_item=node__5259
