The Daymak Avvenire collection. Source: Daymak The Toronto company plans to roll out the first two of six new micro-mobility offerings in late 2021 Toronto-based electric bike and electric scooter manufacturer Daymak has announced plans to launch six light-electric vehicles (LEVs) under the banner “Avvenire,” as it ventures further into the growing micro-mobility market. The lineup includes: an e-bike capable of running 100 kilometres on a single charge; a covered, single-passenger recumbent e-bike with back-up camera; an all-wheel drive, four-season mobility scooter with optional autonomous capabilities; an emission-free all-terrain vehicle; a three-wheel, two-seat coupé; and a manned drone that would have to be flown by a licensed pilot. All the vehicles, save the drone, would have solar-charging capabilities. The LEVs will be manufactured in Canada and create up to 500 new jobs, according to the company’s founder Aldo Baiocchi. Solar-powered alternatives “This will redefine what it means to travel using light electric vehicles. The technology we are designing will incorporate solar power to our fully enclosed vehicle line for an efficient, comfortable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional carbon emitting vehicles right at our doorstep,” Baiocchi says. The company’s manufacturing strategy stands in contrast to the announcement made earlier this […]
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