Acer E-Bike's Portable Battery Also Charges Your Phone
Acer is branching out from its traditional hardware and electronics lineup with this week's unveiling of the ebii e-bike.
The two-wheeler(Opens in a new window) features artificially intelligent technology that adapts to riding conditions, pedaling power, and individual users' preferred level of assistance.
Built for city dwellers looking for a more eco-conscious daily commute, the bike's no-frills aesthetic runs what Acer calls an "intelligent vehicle control box"—a matte-white rectangle that connects the front and back tires. A black seat and handlebars jut out the top.
Boasting a lightweight aluminum alloy frame, ebii weighs 35 pounds, with a single-side hub motor. Its flat-free, airless tires are, according to Acer, are designed with multilayer foam inserts made from closed-loop recyclable materials.
The AI-powered ebiiAssist feature intelligently adapts over time, learning to automatically adjust motor output based on the user's pedaling power and route environment. It also collects insights from the ebiiGO and ebiiAssist companion apps, where riders can find recommended routes, battery status, riding speed, auto-unlock settings or choose between three riding modes: Eco (power saving), My ebii (smart balance), and Boost (higher motor output).
A fast-charging, removable battery from MPS Energy can drive trips up to about 68 miles, and charges fully in 2.5 hours. It also doubles as a portable charger for a phone or laptop, and helps electrify the bike's safety features, like the built-in headline, taillight, and under-control-box LED display, as well as an under-seat-mounted rear collision warning radar sensor.
Pricing and release date information were not announced.
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