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Subject: Gilded shared bikes powered by wireless charging have hit the streets in Beijing as market competition increases
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Gilded shared bikes powered by wireless charging have hit the streets in Beijing as market competition increases
A subsidiary of appliance maker Haier Electronics Group Ltd has cooperated with bike-sharing platform Coolqi to launch the golden colored two-wheelers
Haier's wireless unit said the golden color was chosen because it looks jubilant
The visually striking bike has a cellphone mount, other USB ports and a Lighting connector that allows users to charge their cellphone wirelessly or through a cable
The first batch of such bikes will be put to use in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen (Guangdong Province), Hangzhou (Zhejiang Province) and Xi'an (Shaanxi Province), according to media reports
Major bike-sharing companies in Beijing have made their bikes distinctive in color, including the orange MoBike, yellow Ofo and Bluegogo. The latest addition gold ones have created an online sensation
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