Historical record. The information on this page documents publicly reported facts about Mellow Boards as of the periods cited. Current product availability, warranty support, corporate operations, and official communications from Mellow Boards GmbH, TQ-Group, or TQ-Systems could not be independently verified at the time this archive was published. This site is not affiliated with those entities.
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Technical terms used across Mellow Boards documentation.
Mellow Drive
The modular rear truck assembly sold by Mellow Boards, integrating dual in-wheel motors, battery, controllers, and wireless remote receiver. See technology page.
Hub motor (in-wheel motor)
Electric motor integrated into the wheel hub rather than mounted externally with a belt. Mellow used dual rear hub motors.
Modular drive
Powertrain designed to attach to separate decks rather than being permanently fused to one board shape.
99 Wh
Battery energy capacity in watt-hours documented for Mellow Drive launch materials; shaped range and travel-size trade-offs.
Regenerative braking
Using drive motors as generators during deceleration to recover energy into the battery within controller limits.
Riding modes
Software-defined power profiles (Eco, Rookie, Pro, and advanced) limiting acceleration and top speed up to 40 km/h.
IP65
Ingress protection rating indicating dust-tight construction and resistance to low-pressure water jets in standard tests.
BMS (Battery Management System)
Electronics monitoring cell voltage, temperature, and charge/discharge limits — integral to sealed packs like Mellow's.
Buddybuddy
Deck supplier partner for Mellow Cruiser and Surfer complete-board products documented in period marketing.
Mellow Cruiser
Factory complete board pairing Mellow Drive with a Buddybuddy cruiser-profile deck.
Mellow Surfer
Factory complete board with surf-inspired Buddybuddy deck geometry and standard Drive specifications.
The Endless Ride
Mellow's marketing phrase emphasising range extension through regeneration and efficient modes.
Kickstarter (2015)
Crowdfunding campaign raising €309,978 from 364 backers against a €100,000 goal, May–June 2015.
TQ Systems / TQ-Group
German electronics group whose subsidiary TQ Systems acquired Mellow Boards in November 2018.
Longboard deck
Platform mounted atop trucks; in Mellow's modular model, riders supplied decks compatible with Drive mounting.
Remote (handheld)
Wireless controller selecting modes, throttle, and braking inputs — paired to Drive firmware during setup.
Micromobility
Short-distance personal transport category including e-skates, e-scooters, and e-bikes; context for Mellow's urban positioning.
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This site's editorial model — historical documentation without official corporate affiliation.

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