The patent filing image here shows what could be a pair of hydrogen tanks located behind the downtube of the scooter’s frame, while the filler for the hydrogen is located at the front of the scooter just below its headlight.
A battery is located below the scooter’s footboard, and is present here in this fuel cell configuration to provide additional performance when the rider demands it, as well as to be storage for energy regenerated under deceleration. Meanwhile, the fuel cell recharges the battery when power demands are lower, according to the magazine.
The fuel cell enclosure is located below the scooter’s seat for ease of maintenance, while other components such as the pressure regulator, flow meter and shut-off valve are located further below, near the swingarm pivot. The fuel cell does, however appear to take the place of the underseat storage, which accommodates one full-face helmet in theThat battery-electric scooter, the TVS iQube that is in production employs a hub-mounted electric motor that produces 4.
Top speed is 78 km/h, and charging from an offboard, spike-protected charger takes 4.5 hours to go from 0-80% state of charge.Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.