The German firm MAHLE SmartBike Techniques focuses on ultralight, compact eBike methods. Right this moment, they launched the brand new XS System. This new system consists of solely important eBike parts – with out an inner battery.
The XS System is supposed to supply a combo of lightness, versatility, sustainability, and an “unmatched power-to-weight ratio”. MAHLE claims the system weighs in at 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) with the smaller X20 hub motor. The system contains the eX1 Exterior Battery, XS Good Controller, a selection of hub motor (X20 or X30), and a Torque Sensor.
The minimalist design is one thing MAHLE hopes will make it simple for bike manufacturers to undertake when designing their eBikes. Particularly the manufacturers that use compact, foldable, or unconventional bike designs. It additionally makes for a lighter bike if you happen to’d relatively trip it with out electrical help. Simply take away the battery, and pedal away. You’ll have some added resistance from the motor, but it surely must be nearer to a traditional bike weight than many different ebike methods.
eX1 Exterior Battery
The XS System solely makes use of one energy supply, the eX1 exterior battery. The battery weighs in at 1kg and is formed like a water bottle. This eliminates the necessity for an internally built-in battery.
Customized choices for the manufacturers are widespread, because the XS System permits the addition of optionally available equipment like Duo, eShifters, and Pulsar One. The brand new system additionally makes use of the brand new Power Hub charging platform. You’ll be able to cost the eX1 Exterior Battery with a daily USB-C port. This turns the eX1 into an exterior energy supply for different units.
MAHLE ONE Ecosystem
The person of the brand new XS System may connect with the MAHLE ONE digital ecosystem. This may be completed utilizing a laptop computer, cellphone, or Apple Watch. This ecosystem permits a number of capabilities and gives a seamless mixing of person and eBike.
Take a look at the MAHLE Web site for more information.
