Benzina Zero – the Brisbane-based international distributor of electric scooters, motorbikes, and bikes and member of MTA Queensland – has announced it is to partner with U.S. company Beam Global on its water desalination and e-mobility system.
The BeamWell system is self-sufficient and self-contained and is designed for use in war zones and remote or disaster areas where only salt, brackish or dirty water is available. It provides three essential services to regions in such crisis: it turns seawater into fresh water, which is then stored in an integrated 3000-litre tank that is replenished daily; it provides a source of electricity; and it charges four integrated Benzina Zero Duo electric mopeds for the rapid distribution of food, water, medications or other vital resources.
Powered by Beam Global’s EV ARC platform, the system deploys in minutes with no construction, no electrical work and no requirement for any supporting infrastructure.
The Benzina Zero Duo models are to be supplied via the Australian company’s Italian arm, and in its basic variant has a 60v 42Ah (2.52kWh) battery offering a range of 105km. Energy runs to a Bosch motor and top speed is 50km/h.
“Not only is the Duo highly versatile and configurable but is incredibly robust, extremely energy efficient and perfect for the most challenging delivery environments,” said Joe D’Ercole, Benzina Zero’s Chief Battery Charger.
“We are humbled to be able to assist BeamWell to support the regions that are suffering through natural disasters and conflicts. Being able to leverage our European headquarters in Italy and our global distributor network allows us to deploy Benzina Zero Duo units rapidly.”
Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (November 2024)
21 November 2024