Scooter was conceived in Silicon Valley.
AB Wire
Mahindra GenZe, a Silicon Valley start-up and part of the Mahindra Group, launched Genze 2.0, the first connected all-electric scooter, in Oakland, California.
The event saw speeches by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison, and a keynote address by Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra.
The innovative scooter was conceived in Silicon Valley and engineered/assembled in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It’s designed to help alleviate challenges associated with urban commuting, parking, congestion, and pollution, according to a press release.
The scooter has a removable lithium-ion battery that can be recharged at any standard electrical outlet, providing optimal freedom and ease of use. Its smart, utilitarian design offers ample rear storage space so people can get where they want and take their belongings with them, the release added.
Beyond its use as a personal vehicle, the GenZe 2.0 has also attracted a lot of attention from cities and corporate campuses who are searching for efficient multi-modal and first/last mile solutions to help augment existing transportation infrastructure.
“Projects like Bike Solar Oakland and San Francisco’s Scoot Networks are the type of Smart City Initiatives we are launching in Oakland,” said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, in a statement. “We are so happy to be working with Mahindra GenZe – this is the kind of innovation and partnership we want to see – finding that pragmatic but visionary intersection of business, environment and technology to equitably serve our community.”
The GenZe 2.0 is the first connected all-electric scooter. It is designed with seamless IoT communication that allows continuous monitoring of over 95 vehicle parameters, including:
- Battery state of charge
- Range estimation
- Remote diagnostics
- Alerts for theft, distress and geofence triggers
- Customized navigation features.
These features are smartly delivered to users by an app through a GenZe hosted cloud and makes the vehicle the first truly connected electric scooter in the United States.
The electric scooter also represents the most efficient, user friendly and sustainable transportation alternative for short distances with:
- Minimalistic Aluminum exo-skeleton design
- Class leading large storage Back-Bay, with a 75-pound payload capacity,
- Removable battery with an integrated charger
- Excellent ride quality with a larger front tire, calibrated throttle response and hill climbing ability
- Pin enabled security features.
“The GenZe 2.0 launch event in Oakland recognizes the creativity and determination of the Mahindra Genze team to design and develop a remarkably distinctive product,” said Mahindra, speaking at the launch. “We are so thankful to the enthusiasm shown by early consumers, cities and corporate customers and are excited that the American public now has the ability to experience and enjoy this game changing vehicle.”
The Mahindra Group is a global leader in industries ranging from aerospace to energy, automotive, and agriculture, among others. A $16.9 billion multinational group, the Mahindra Group has been a part of the US landscape for more than 20 years.