Patmont Motor Werks raises the bar again for truly portable electric vehicles with the introduction of the I-Ped electric scooters. Instead of using SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) batteries, the I-Peds use Li-ion battery packs.
You can get more range out of the lithium pack with the same aH rating as an SLA because you can get the full rated energy out of LITHIUM at high discharge rates. Also, since the voltage only declines a little as the lithium pack discharges, you are also getting more actual watt-hours (volts*amps*time) of energy for the same “amp-hour” rating. The weight savings is also very noticeable.
Compared to SLA battery packs, Lithium powered batteries are 70% lighter and half the size of their counterpart. You can also charge the Li-ion batteries 4x as much as the SLA’s. Much tougher than the SLA batteries, you can leave a lithium battery in a discharged state for very long periods of time. SLA batteries are more sensitive and need to be charged immediately after use.
As such, the I-Ped scooters from Go-Ped are much lighter than it’s SLA powered counterparts. The I-Ped weighs only 30lbs compared to over 60lbs for anything even remotely comparable. This is ideal for any commuters that need to carry their scooter when not in use – like up and down stairs to your apartment or work building.
The Go-Ped I-Peds come in 2 variations: I-Ped 8 or the I-Ped 16. The only difference between the two are the battery strength. The I-Ped 16 has twice the range as the I-Ped 8 but it also costs several hundred dollars more. The highly affordable I-Ped 8 is ideal for those on a budget who still want a “state of the art” Li-ion powered PEV, Portable Electric Vehicle.
Three pounds lighter than the I Ped 16, the Go-Ped I Ped 8 comes with not only the on board smart charger but the 6 amp off board charger/conditioner as well, and the I Ped can be easily upgraded to 16 Ah at a later date. Otherwise the I Ped 8 is identical to the I Ped 16.
Though range is reduced by 50%, top speed stays the same as the I Ped 16. Both models are light enough to carry up several flights of stairs, small enough to fit on the bus, train, ferry, or even under a shopping cart, strong enough to carry up to 250 lbs. and powerful enough to speed you up to 18 mph in Turbo mode.
The operator can chose the “Econo” or “Turbo” performance mode on the throttle control to either go “twice as far, half as fast”, or “twice as fast, half as far”, providing users with absolute control over their choice of speed and range. The Go-Ped Ipeds and can be purchased online at GQ Scooters
The technical specifications for the Go-Ped I-Ped electric scooters include:
- Motor: 24V Brush D/C with Aluminum heat sink
- Maximum Speed: 18 mph (turbo mode)
Dual Performance: Turbo and Economy Modes - Batteries: 8 or 16 ah Lithium Ion Battery pack
- Power Controller: Advanced Computerized and programmable Variable Speed Controller
- Charger: On board smart charger 110v-240v capability and External Charger
- Range: 18 miles (economy) — 10 miles (turbo) – I-Ped 16
9 miles (economy) — 5 miles (turbo) – I-Ped 8 - Transmission: Chain drive with automatic chain adjuster
- Weight: 28 lbs (I-Ped 8), 31 lbs (I-Ped 16)
- Maximum Load: 250 lbs
- Frame: Aircraft quality 4130 Chromyl frame
- Tires: Never Flat enhanced shock resistant solid rubber tires
- Brakes: Caliper front
