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Ford Otosan launches Rakun scooter and promotes light e-mobility
The Turkish commercial vehicle manufacturer Ford Otosan has founded a new sub-brand to account for the trend towards light electromobility. Rakun Mobilite Teknoloji ve Ticaret A.Ş. is targeting both private and commercial customers and is entering the market with a two- and a three-wheeled e-scooter. Haydar Yenigün, General Manager at Ford Otosan, justified the step by saying that many industries are currently undergoing profound changes and the rules of the game are being rewritten.
"Inspired by our customers and driven by our experience and know-how in the production of electric and commercial vehicles, we envisioned building 2- or 3-wheel electric motorcycles for last-mile delivery services," Yenigün explains.
This was the birth of Rakun, which is now being combined with product development, innovation, and production capacities. Eren Atlı, General Manager at Rakun Mobilite A.Ş., emphasized that the e-commerce industry has entered an entirely new era due to technological advancements and developments triggered by the pandemic.
"With Rakun Pro 2 and Pro 3, businesses will be able to deliver their orders with reliable, durable, and above all fully electric - thus quiet and environmentally friendly - vehicles. Initially, we will offer these models to our corporate customers with purchase and leasing options," announced Atli.
It is planned to make the e-scooters available to end consumers over time, Atli further outlined. It is of central importance for last-mile delivery services that their vehicles can be operated seamlessly and that they have immediate access to customer services. Therefore, customer service will be another focus. Selected Ford car and commercial vehicle service centers will be involved, and an on-site service with a mobile vehicle will also be offered.
Enough Power for Istanbul's Hills
The two models are expected to be so powerful that they can master the hilly topography of Istanbul. The power of the electric motors will be precisely transmitted to the wheels. The three-wheeled Pro3, which has a higher load capacity, uses a single-wheel suspension on the two rear wheels to ensure good maneuverability in curves, similar to normal motorcycles. Both models have a 5-kWh battery that can be charged via a power outlet. Rakun Mobilite Teknoloji ve Ticaret A.Ş. will be responsible for the distribution, marketing, and customer service of the e-scooters, which are developed by Turkish engineers and manufactured at the Ford plant Otosan Eskişehir.
Translated automatically from German.
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