Electric quad bike < p>Mobilize, the electric division of Renault, has unveiled two new vehicles, the Duo and the Bento, which promise to redefine urban electric mobility.
The Duo, a two-seater quad bike, and the Bento, a 649- liter cargo microvan, became the first step of the company to its own model range. Auto News writes about it.
Duo has compact dimensions: 2.43 m in length and 1.3 m in width. Its power is provided by a 48 V battery with a capacity of 10.3 kWh, taken from a Renault Austral. Charging the car takes about three and a half hours, which makes it ideal for urban use. Mobilize notes that the Duo recovers energy during braking, and the suspension is tuned for a comfortable ride in urban conditions.
Among the features of the Duo are an airbag for the driver, heated seats and windshield, and a boombox-style dashboard. The car is offered in three configurations: 45 Neo, 80 Evo and 80 Pro, with maximum speeds of 45 km/h for younger drivers and up to 128 km/h for more experienced drivers.
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Prices the Duo starts at $9,290 for the base version, while the Evo and Pro trims offer extra features such as air conditioning and parking sensors. For users with a driver's license, the Duo is an interesting option that competes with the Microlino, Fiat Topolino and Citroen Ami.
Unlike Duo, Bento is designed for the last mile delivery solutions market. This microvan also reaches a speed of up to 128 km/h and has a range of up to 150 km. The Bento has 649 liters of cargo space, making it practical for business. Bento prices start at $10,000 excluding VAT.
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Both cars have an original design: the doors open like the wings of a fly, and the compact dimensions allow three units to be parked in one common space. Jean-Philippe Salar, design director of Mobilize, noted that the Duo and Bento combine unique looks with technology and comfort.
Mobilize hopes that the new models will attract consumers and provide a new level of mobility < /strong>in cities, allowing them to stay active and comfortable during their daily commute.
