Yadea Technology Group Co. Ltd. has announced it will grow its R&D investment in 2021 to at least $150 million. Yadea's continued investment in R&D comes as environmental protection is at the forefront of global discussions. Earlier this year, member states of the European Union (EU) adopted ambitious new targets to cut carbon emissions by at least 55% by 2030, and the United Kingdom has followed suit with radical plans to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035. Major countries around the world have also set zero-emission vehicle targets in a bid to make the shift to electric mobility. These trends have been spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people opt for alternative eco-friendly transportation solutions that limit contact with other people. These changes in consumer behavior, coupled with expanded funding for e-mobility and innovations in technology, are accelerating the development of the electric two-wheel industry — prompting Yadea to strengthen its advantages in R&D, manufacturing and product development. As the industry's large investor in R&D, Yadea has long been committed to engineering leading technology. In 2020, the company had a library of 1,097 patents, including 85 invention patents; six R&D centers, 2 CNAS national-level laboratories and an industrial design center. As a result of its continued focus on product R&D, Yadea has achieved outstanding technical advancements in power, battery management and intelligence systems. Its electric scooter power system is equipped with an integrated side-mounted motor and large capacity soft pack lithium battery, enabling the vehicle to accelerate 0 to 50km/h in 5.5 seconds and reach top speeds of 80 km/h, bringing the ultimate driving experience. Meanwhile, the advanced Battery Management System (BMS) improves performance, endurance and safety through nine safety functions including overcurrent protection, overcharge protection, short circuit protection and more, guaranteeing the vehicle's safety. To make travel smarter to meet the needs of modern mobility, Yadea's electric scooter series is equipped with a GPS precision positioning system, and other intelligent functions, including PKE smart lock technology, malfunction self check, OTA updates and more.