The German firm MAHLE SmartBike Methods focuses on ultralight, compact eBike methods. As we speak, they launched the brand new XS System. This new system consists of solely important eBike parts – with out an inside battery.
The XS System is supposed to supply a combo of lightness, versatility, sustainability, and an “unequalled power-to-weight ratio”. MAHLE claims the system weighs in at 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) with the smaller X20 hub motor. The system consists of the eX1 Exterior Battery, XS Good Controller, a alternative of hub motor (X20 or X30), and a Torque Sensor.
The minimalist design is one thing MAHLE hopes will make it straightforward 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 for those who’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 standard 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 non-obligatory equipment like Duo, eShifters, and Pulsar One. The brand new system additionally makes use of the brand new Vitality Hub charging platform. You may cost the eX1 Exterior Battery with a daily USB-C port. This turns the eX1 into an exterior energy supply for different gadgets.
MAHLE ONE Ecosystem
The consumer of the brand new XS System may also connect with the MAHLE ONE digital ecosystem. This may be carried out utilizing a laptop computer, telephone, or Apple Watch. This ecosystem allows a number of capabilities and supplies a seamless mixing of consumer and eBike.
Try the MAHLE Web site for more information.
