Electric skateboards-what will they think of next?

Specs a.. Motor power - 2000W b.. Top speed - around 20mph c.. Range - 6 miles d.. Maximum grade - 15% e.. Charge time - 2 hours f.. Battery - Lithium ion g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds

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It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge downlill.

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here is one that has been around for a while, and many may not be aware:

Powerboards - Motorized Powered Surfboards - Electric !!!!!

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Mind you, I saw this on TV a few nights ago.

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Dick smith had petrol powered pogo sticks,did not seem to take on.

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That would inevitably slow the skateboard down, which defeats the purpose of the design, which is clearly to obtain maximum lethality for the owner.

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Someone should look up the legalities of this. My understanding is that a max power of 250 watts is allowed, otherwise its considered a vehicle, subject to all the road rules and roadworthiness conditions, and must be registered.

But on the other hand if the claimed power is only peak power ( very likely IMHO ), then branding the motor as 249 watts probably fixes the problem.

Neat gadget.

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Mind you, there is already this:

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200 watts, unless they have changed it. different states have their own rules. Queensland does not allow petrol motors. NSW does allow petrol 200watts or less.
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Its already on TV, I must be behind the times?

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I suspect this fad is going to die in the arse too.

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I suppose with enough electronics it could engage a charging mechanism when stopping, or cruising.

Otherwise if it runs out of charge after 2 hours its not much of an Electric skateboards.

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This fad seems to be about re-inventing how to extract ~$1000 for a skateboard.

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Vote 99% Greens

But only on bicycles. Powered boards, kick-scooters, and everything else is illegal.

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Chris Baird

So why don't we have hoverboards? Surely a device with only vertical force would be really unstable - just what thrillseekers want.

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bruce56

Cost. Even thrill seekers don't want to spend more than they have to to kill themselves.

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