Taoglas helps Zoov quickly build reliable customised e-mobility solutions
About Zoov
Zoov is the technological benchmark when it comes to self-service
electric bikes in Europe, thanks to smart, eective, sturdy electric
bikes, as well as a compact, economical parking and charging
infrastructure. Zoov allows cities and operators to incorporate
their electric bikes into their mobility solutions, or to enhance their
existing service thanks to its IoT technology and fleet management
tools.
The Challenge
Connectivity is the cornerstone of electric bike solutions. Wi-Fi and
cellular technology means riders are more connected than ever
before. To ensure their electric bikes stay truly connected, with
reliable real-time knowledge, Zoov requires high-performance
Wi-Fi and cellular antennas. Additionally, with stations and bikes
set up across Paris, Bordeaux and plans to expand its model across
many other cities across France, Zoov has designed its bikes to
adhere to the most rigorous standards of comfort and safety. High
performance hardware requires robust but lightweight antennas
that are sturdy enough to handle a wide range of environmental
conditions.
The Solution
Zoov chose Taoglas’ Ultima II G35, a permanent mount antenna
designed for wideband cellular use and the Ultima MA530 Wi-Fi
MIMO external antenna. Both antennas are super low-profile and
durable - expertly designed to withstand the test of time in an urban
environment. They’re heavy duty,
fully IP67 waterproof and there
are no external metal parts
that may corrode.
The Outcome:
Speaking about his experience with Taoglas, Victor Gaillot, Electronic
Design Engineer, Zoov said, “From our first contact Taoglas made
it really easy for us. The Taoglas team was highly responsive to our
requests and because of this, I was able to test and fit everything
into a tight schedule.”
Commenting on Taoglas’ Cable Connector Division team Gearoid
Byrne, EMEA Warehouse and CCD Supervisor said, “Taoglas’ online
Cable Connector Division team prides itself in serving our customer-
specific needs with speed and accuracy. We want to remove the
complexity, the potential for errors and lengthy process from
ordering custom antennas and RF cable assemblies. So, with the
Taoglas antenna and cable builders, you have the freedom to build
your custom antennas and RF cable assemblies the way you want,
and our team will dispatch the very same day! We’re delighted that
we could help Zoov fit everything into their schedule. It’s great to see
the project come to fruition.”
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CASE STUDY
“Taoglas has an excellent market
reputation but one of the things that
appealed to me most was the simplicity
of the website. With the Taoglas antenna
builder we could easily build our custom
antennas and RF cable assemblies
just the way we wanted them and the
turnaround for proof of concept was
exceptionally quick!”
Victor Gaillot
Electronic Design Engineer, Zoov
Ultima II G35