German mobility company Unu has launched the second generation of its electric scooter, with smart features including anti-theft protection and digital key sharing.
The new Unu scooter is an evolution of the Berlin-based company's debut product, the Unu Classic with additional smart technologies.

A digital key function built into the accompanying app allows users to share access to the electric scooter with their friends and family. This function also enables neighbourhood sharing schemes to be implemented and managed.
"This [feature] paves the way for micro-sharing for the first time," said Unu co-founder and chief experience officer, Elias Atahi.
"This way we're introducing a new scooter usage model for urban mobility. However, networking in a small group is only the beginning."
The anti-theft protection feature allows users to check the location and charging status of their scooter from anywhere.
If the scooter is moved in the absence of the user, the anti-theft technology is activated and the user is alerted to the scooter's location via the app.
The app can also be used to set a destination for navigation. Users are then guided by maps displayed on the integrated screen, meaning they can put their smartphone away whilst on the move.

Two 1.7 kWh batteries increase the scooter's range to 100 kilometres and the mounting of the hub motor in the rear single-sided swingarm frees up space for a larger storage compartment under the seat.
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