This looks interesting. However I can't find any documentation on how to program for it ? Where is their documentation about how we use this "unified API" which pools resources between nodes ?
Same here. When I try to log into Le Chat, I get a message saying “You are on the waitlist. We will let you know when you can start using the app.”
I have been using the Mistral API for the past couple of months, and earlier today I updated my links to use the new endpoints [1]. The small and medium models worked fine through the API, but for several hours the large model failed to respond. When I tried the large model again just now, though, it was working.
It’s evening here in Japan, so I’ll start evaluating the large model’s performance tomorrow.
Does work for me, just registered with a Google Account. Perhaps they have troubles with the load and throttle the user inflow because of this. Or could be location-related, I joined from Europe.
I am from France and driving a Piaggio MP3 400cc for 10 years (and other stuff before). New laws in Paris are pushing people to buy electric. For example, since this summer, parking in the street with a motorbike/scooter is paid if it's not an electric engine.
I'm myself waiting for the delivery of a Super Soco CPX. Its range and power isn't what I wanted, but I guess I don't have a choice, my MP3 is failing (50K+ kilometers) and I guess I need to transition to electric too. I tested the CPX, it's not very powerful and has only a 70km range (1 battery, can have 2 batteries for 140km range if you need). It goes as fast as 90km/h (130km/h on my MP3) and will prevent me from taking the highway to get out of Paris. But I guess we all have to make an effort !
Oh also my back will not thank me when it's time to get the 20kg battery out and take it home to charge it.
> it's not very powerful and has only a 70km range (1 battery, can have 2 batteries for 140km range if you need)
80% of french commute are under 30km, probably much less in Paris, these things are more than enough for the vast majority of people
> Oh also my back will not thank me when it's time to get the 20kg battery out and take it home to charge it.
Actually it should help, people with back issues more often suffer from weak muscles than anything else. Stopping to use your back muscles is the best way to have back problems
The electric motorcycle market is weirdly segmented, with crappy cheap underpowered models, insane expensive ones that do 0-100 in under 3 seconds and nothing in between.
I just want an electric equivalent of "Universal Japanese Motorcycle" and there's none.
I currently drive an Aprilia scarabeo scooter and over the last 2 years have stopped at my scooter dealer a couple of times. This is Sydney Australia.
Out of the 30 or so scooter in the showroom there are 2 or 3 electric.
I did test drive one a year ago (can't recall the name) but since I have to go uphill in traffic I want to flow with the traffic and not have morning rush crazy drivers overtake me in unsafe ways. The little engine did not cut it. As with all electric vehicles the start is very powerful but the scooter is quickly out of grunt uphill at +50 km/h.
Also, small wheels. With the enormous amount of rain we had here the roads have deteriorated so much that potholes are everywhere and they are deep. So you want larger wheels.
I will keep my eyes open but won't hold my breath. There is no pressure yet from council here as in parent comments mentioned.
When I lived in NYC, a company called Revel had pushed a bunch of electric scooters onto the streets, and they were fabulous. They are pretty beefy, went 25mph which is fast enough for most NYC streets, and had a very decent range (40miles or so). So they aren't a commuter bike for most Americans, but if you live and work in the same city, they are amazing.
The make and model is a Niu NQi from a Chinese scooter manufacturer. I've never seen them outside of NYC and SF, but I'm sure they are legal everywhere in the US. They are a great 50cc moped replacement IMO.
This sadly follows how car EV market is segmented. You have Smart and Polo with <100 km range on one end and Teslas, Porches and ginormous SUVs on the other end, and nothing in between.
Smaller Teslas are somewhere close, but I have high hopes for Toyota and Mitsubishi to get their shit together and start making no-bullshit electric cars.
The company that runs a scooter sharing/rental service in my city uses a "Torrot Muvi", with a 3 kW motor it can keep up with normal city traffic even with two people. Speed is limited to 65 km/h. Looks kinda nice too.
I have a Black Tea Bonfire X .. its a similar situation here in Vienna, Austria - the authorities are doing everything to promote electric adoption.
I have to say, the Bonfire X is a terrifically delightful way of getting around any European city. Something about this class of transportation device, and the design of Europe, makes it more fun to do a daily commute than in any other country I've ever lived. If only the weather were more cooperative...
It is also the weight of a 20kg kettlebell, coincidentally. Crossfitters fling those over their heads all the time. But I’m not sure I would want to carry one for long distances: farmers’ carry is surprisingly exhausting even when the weight is modest.
>I am from France and driving a Piaggio MP3 400cc for 10 years (and other stuff before).
A fun fact about this is that literally everyone hates you because MP3 drivers are probably the most infuriating kind of driver to encounter in a city. Même le Sprinter de location roule moins dangereusement.
The question is, do you really need something that goes that fast ? The fastest road in Paris is the périphérique, and doing more than 70 on there requires either a act of god, or suicidal tendencies if there happens to be any traffic. Having multiple transportation devices, while not ideal, might very well be the best option. Not sure if you have family to take around (in which case, you probably need a car, if not, a regular bike will do), but for inside Paris, your average speed will be maybe 30km/h if you're lucky.
They’re trying to get out of the city, so they need the speed.
Also, those suicidal tendencies are typical of moto operators (motards) on the périphérique cruising at full speed between the motor vehicles in Lane 1 and 2. But it’s okay, they have their emergency flashers on.
