A motorised scooter comprises a framework for supporting a rider; a ground engaging element connected to the framework for moving the rider; an engine connected to the ground engaging element for propelling the ground engaging element; and a brake further connected to the framework, the ground engaging element, the engine or a combination of any these for stopping the motorised scooter. A method for using the motorised scooter comprises a step of a first step of receiving a request to use at least one motorised scooter; a second step of notifying location of the at least one suitable motorised scooter; a third step of offering the at least one suitable motorised scooter; and a fourth step of getting back the at least one suitable motorised scooter.

The present invention relates to a method for operating a security device, wherein the security device is part of a charging device for charging an energy store of a vehicle, preferably an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle. The security device is connected to an Internet-capable server. In a first step of the method, the security device reads the vehicle service data. In a second step of the method, the security device compares the vehicle service data via the server with a database of vehicles which have been reported stolen. Finally, the security device sends a signal to the charging device if the vehicle is entered as stolen in the database.

Systems, devices, and methods for smart chain charging of electric vehicles. A system has a dock and one or more electric vehicles supporting rechargeable batteries. One or more electric vehicles may be coupled in series in a smart chain at the dock. Each electric vehicle has a charger with a plug and a receptacle. The plug may couple to a dock receptacle, if the vehicle is first in the smart chain, or to a receptacle on a neighboring electric vehicle at the end of a smart chain of vehicles electrically coupled to the dock. The receptacle may receive a plug of a neighboring electrical vehicle. Each charger may include an interface, battery charger and a battery monitor. The interface may carry power and transfer data into and out of the charger along the smart chain. Each battery monitor may output battery monitor data and receive battery charging control information.

The invention relates to a method (300) for securing an electric rental vehicle when returning/picking up the vehicle at a so-called rental site, said vehicle including at least one sensor for determining at least one state of an element of said vehicle, said method including the following steps: measuring (310, 320) at least one value of at least one parameter by said sensor means, comparing (310, 320) the value of said parameter with at least one predetermined value, and indicating (312, 322, 324) an anomaly if the value is not equal to the predetermined value. The invention also relates to a method for securing an electric rental vehicle when returning/picking up said vehicle, and to a secure vehicle.

A system for controlling a charging process of a vehicle. A control device that is designed for the purpose of verifying, based on theft information, whether the vehicle has been reported as stolen and to control a charging process of the vehicle in dependence on this verification. The vehicle itself includes the control device. Furthermore, a vehicle having such a control device as well as a method for controlling a charging process of a vehicle is provided.

Electric bicycle batteries anti-theft device for electric bicycles comprising a bicycle frame with a hollow profile. Said hollow profile has an opening, which houses a casing in which the battery is found, and comprises a first borehole and a second borehole facing each other. It has a lock with a bolt, movable between two positions, which crosses the first borehole or both boreholes. It comprises a cover that covers the opening of the hollow profile, joined to the casing in a removable manner with joining elements, such that when the casing is inside the hollow profile, said joining elements are also inside the hollow profile.

A computer is programmed to, upon determining that a user has departed a vehicle, identify available parking spaces based at least in part on one of stored parking restrictions and vehicle sensor data. The computer is programmed to select one of the parking spaces based at least in part on a distance to a respective parking space and an environmental condition. The computer navigates the vehicle to park at the selected parking space.

The present invention relates to a system for charging the battery of an electric vehicle parking on a parking space (501). The system comprises a charging unit (500) having an interface (503) for connection with a corresponding charging socket of the electric vehicle. According to the invention, the system comprises a projector unit (504), a control unit (505), and a detecting module (506). The projector unit (505) is adapted to project an image onto the floor area of the parking space (501). The projector unit (504) furthermore comprises an input for receiving control signals from the control unit (505). The detecting module (506) is adapted to detect status data of the system. The detecting module comprises an output for sending the status data to the control unit (505). The control unit comprises an input (511) for receiving the status data from the detecting module (506). The control unit (505) is adapted to control the projector unit (504) as a function of the status data. By detecting status data of the system it is possible to provide useful information to the user which enhances the user-friendliness and safety of the system.

A vehicle configured to communicate with a server of a cloud system to enable access to use the vehicle via one or more electronic keys is provided. The vehicle includes electronics and a subsystem of the vehicle for enabling unlocking of the vehicle. The subsystem is interfaced with the electronics and a subsystem of the vehicle for enabling starting of the vehicle for use of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes communications circuitry that is interfaced with electronics of the vehicle. The communications circuitry is programmable to communicate with the server of the cloud system and communicate with a mobile device. The communications circuitry of the vehicle is configured to receive a request from the mobile device for unlocking of the vehicle. The request from the mobile device includes a unique access code obtained by the mobile device from the server to enable sending the request to the vehicle. The unique access code is associated with privileges for use of the vehicle. The privileges are defined for the unique access code, and the vehicle is configured to receive information from the server to authenticate the request by the mobile device. And, if the request is authentic, the mobile device is provided with data to enable an electronic key to use the vehicle, and the electronics of the vehicle instructs the subsystem of the vehicle to enable unlocking of the vehicle and enable starting of the vehicle for use of the vehicle via the electronic key consistent with the privileges of the unique access code.

The invention relates to a modular vehicle system comprising an electric vehicle (2) and a module (16) which can be connected to the electric vehicle (2) by means of a plug connection, wherein the electric vehicle (2) at least has an on-board power supply system (3) for supplying power to an electric drive unit (6) of the electric vehicle (2), a control device (9) for communicating with the module (16), and an interface (15), which is connected to the on-board power supply system (3) and the control device (9), for connection to the module (16), which interface (15) forms a first element of the plug connection, wherein the module (16) at least has an electrical arrangement, a module controller (23) for communicating with the control device (9) of the electric vehicle (2), and a connection element (17) which is connected to the electrical arrangement and the module controller (23) and which forms a second element of the plug connection, wherein the interface (15) of the electric vehicle (2) is connected in a detachable manner to the connection element (17) of the module (16) in order to connect the electrical arrangement of the module (16) to the on-board power supply system (3) of the electric vehicle (2), and wherein the interface (15) has a first NFC device (43) and the connection element (17) has a second NFC device (104), which NFC devices are designed for near-field communication with one another, in order to connect the control device (9) of the electric vehicle (2) to the module controller (23). The invention further relates to an electric vehicle and to a module for a modular system of this kind, and also to a method for connecting said electric vehicle and module.