Xiaomi is innovating its creations, launching a new hydrogen-powered electric motorcycle with a surprising futuristic design
The Chinese company, Xiaomi, announced that it will produce its first electric motorcycle that uses hydrogen to move. The electric motorcycle, Segway Apex H2 produced by the company is a continuation of apex segway line, which was produced in 2019.
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The new motorcycle uses a hybrid power supply that combines an electric and endothermic motor through a solid alloy hydrogen cylinder, ensuring greater safety and efficiency in its use.
When using the cylinders, the hydrogen mode must be “recharged” when changing the cylinder, instead of being recharged by cables. Xiaomi reported that the electric motorcycle will consume 1 gram of hydrogen per kilometer and the recharge time will be shorter than that of a common electric motorcycle.
As for speed and power, the Chinese company's model should reach a top speed of 150 km/h, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4 seconds, with a power of 60 kW.
According to Xiaomi, the model's only obstacle is the supply of hydrogen cylinders, which are obviously not available at any gas station.
Futuristic design and production forecast
Another detail that caught everyone's attention was the futuristic design of the electric motorcycle, developed by Xiaomi, which has two swinging arms (also known as a fork or pivot) on the right side, making the wheels appear to be floating on the ground. And it doesn't stop there, the model has horizontal headlights that are already integrated into the vehicle and also a front multimedia screen on the front of the bike, with 7 inches.
Although production has not yet started, the company has already opened reservations for orders at the beginning of this month. The expectation is that the model will be produced within two years, so that the first deliveries will be made in 2023.
The price of the hydrogen motorcycle will be US$ 10.700, that is, approximately R$ 59, 580,00 in direct conversion.
Xiaomi in the vehicle market
Xiaomi is known for being one of the largest manufacturers of electronic devices in the world, ranging from smartphones to bicycle helmets. In mid-2019, when it was not yet in the plans to create an electric motorcycle, the company announced the launch of its first car, which was not yet electric.
The company has partnered with car manufacturer Bestune, a division of Chinese automaker FAW, and has launched its own version of the t77 SUV, which has a 1,2-liter gasoline engine, with a six-speed gearbox and maximum power of 143 horsepower. Its dimensions are 4525 x 1845 x 1615mm. At the time it was announced, the company's first car cost around 11.900 euros.
