PARIS, April 21 — Manufacturer Segway-Ninebot has launched a transportable Bluetooth speaker that replicates the sound of a conventional inner combustion engine; the unit will be connected to your scooter or electric bike, so that you don’t go unnoticed in site visitors.
It’s greater than a enjoyable gimmick; it’s about guaranteeing the protection of all involved — the driving force and different highway customers, significantly pedestrians.
Although the idea might sound enjoyable and offbeat, it’s truly very critical.
Since electric scooters and bicycles are basically silent, they pose a major hazard, with excessive dangers of collisions and numerous accidents. But with this new idea, it’s tough to not hear them approaching.
The Ninebot Engine Speaker can play a number of sounds, indicating various levels of energy: one or two cylinder engines, V8 and V12.
But probably the most attention-grabbing factor is that the sound is modulated in keeping with whether or not you might be accelerating or braking.
A rumble sound alerts the driving force is taking off. Some pedestrians would possibly assume {that a} sports activities automobile is true behind them, however it’s an everyday electric scooter!
Thanks to its mounting system, it may be connected to the handlebars however may also be strapped onto the pole or below the saddle on a bike.
Those who want to take action may use this speaker in an electric automobile; with the home windows down, they are going to be certain to not go undetected.
This Bluetooth speaker, which might additionally merely play music, is priced at US$149.99. More costly than a horn, however extra spectacular too.
Segway has already made a reputation for itself this 12 months by launching a scooter, the KickScooter GT2, which might attain a high pace of 70 km/h, splendid for having enjoyable on a observe or for off-roading leisure use on closed personal property. — ETX Studio