Beam is a somewhat special electric scooter concept: in addition to its front end which looks like a Dyson air purifier in all respects, the machine has a seat directly integrated into its deck. To transform into a light moped if necessary.
Before even going into the details of Beam, it is important to insist on the following fact: this electric scooter is a concept, and nothing but a concept, which is not necessarily intended to roll on our streets. This project is in any case the result of a reflection of two designers responding to the name of Bhavya Upadhyay and Devam Jangra.
A seat… in the deck
Beam aims for practicality. In addition to its ability to fold, it is above all able to transform into a light moped thanks to a small seat cleverly concealed in its deck. Then just lift it up to sit your buttocks on it. Some foreign media then qualify it as an electric bike, which is not the case in France.
Source: Beam
Source: Beam
Source: Beam
Source: Beam
Indeed, this type of vehicle with a seat is today considered a light moped. the public service website is also very clear and includes balance bikes and electric scooters with seat in this category. A few rules must be followed to drive this kind of two-wheeler.
You must be at least 12 years old, while wearing retro-reflective equipment in case of night traffic is mandatory. Also and above all, a light moped should not weigh more than 30 kilos when empty. Otherwise, the traffic rules are identical to those of EPDM.
A touch of Dyson
The other remarkable element of Beam is obviously its front face: difficult to say if the creators are big fans of Dyson, but it is clear that its face looks in all respects to an air purifier from the British brand. .
On the handlebars, side screens have been integrated to view your speed on one side, and on the other to manage your assistance mode and the headlights. In the center, it seems that a smartphone can be attached as a GPS. Convenient for the city. AutoEvolution finally evokes an on-board camera, Bluetooth connectivity and an integrated care kit.
By bike as well as by electric scooter, French law is incumbent on users to travel with mandatory equipment and accessories. Conversely, it prohibits the wearing of certain devices, under penalty of a fine more or…
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