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scooter

An scooter or Kick scooter or (especially in Switzerland) ScooterScooter or (in southern Germany) Bike slide (also in the construction of the seesaw scooters) is a muscle-powered, two-wheeled small vehicle with a running board close to the ground, on which a person can move while standing. He is pushed by pushing off with one leg (with the seesaw scooter ... Read more

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Flasher

A flasher is used to switch lamps on and off rhythmically. In the best-known case, flasher units are part of the direction indicator of motor vehicles and switch the direction indicators there, whereby for this application the exact function of the flasher unit is specified in the relevant laws through detailed equipment regulations, such as for Germany in the StVZO or ... Read more

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E-scooter rental systems via app are more expensive in the long run

An E-scooter rental system is a form of rental in which the e-scooters (electrically assisted scooters) are usually available in public spaces or at publicly accessible stations. The way it works is similar to that of bike rental systems. The term e-scooter poses a risk of confusion with the Electric scooters period.

The use of these e-scooters only proves to be ... Read more

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E-scooter purpose, rental, construction and properties

An e-scooter, electric kick scooter, or electric kick scooter is a vehicle that is similar to a kick scooter, but is usually powered by an electric motor rather than pedaling. Moving around by pedaling is still possible. There are versions with and without a seat so that the driver can sit or stand. The term e-scooter is also used for electric scooters ... Read more

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Battery care

Frequently asked questions - HGF

Q: Do I need to charge the batteries before using them?
A: Yes, you should fully charge the batteries before using for the first time.

Q: Do I have to "break in" my batteries?
A: Yes, the batteries must go through a break-in cycle of ~ three discharge / charge cycles before a

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Electric scooters, electric scooters, e-scooters or e-scooters

An Electric scooter, in short, too electric scooterE-Scooter or E-scooter called, is an electric scooter. The energy supply comes from a traction battery with several accumulator cells.

Contemporary history from the 20th century to the 2010s

Beginnings of development

The first electrically powered two-wheeler was already there in 1911. From the 1950s onwards, many small workshops and hobbyists tried, but ... Read more

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Regenerative brake

The Regenerative brake or Recuperation brake recovers kinetic energy as electrical energy when a vehicle brakes. It is used, for example, in electric locomotives, railcars, trolleybuses, conveyor belts in mining and cable cars, in particular ore transport and material cable cars, electric cars, hybrid electric vehicles and combustion cars with power storage and electric bicycles.

The regenerative brake works like every electrodynamic brake without wear. The braking effect ... Read more

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Lithium iron phosphate accumulator

The Lithium iron phosphate accumulator is a version of a lithium-ion accumulator with a cell voltage of 3,2 V or 3,3 V. Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) instead of conventional lithium cobalt (III) oxide (LiCoO2) used. The negative electrode consists of graphite or hard carbon with intercalated lithium. Accumulators with electrode materials made of lithium iron phosphate show a difference compared to the widespread lithium-ion accumulator with lithium-cobalt electrode

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