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Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: Risk it all on this $3,000 80 MPH electric motorcycle

Electrek

They say motorcycle riders are masters of calculated risk. And as much fun as I’ve had on several different models of electric motorcycles lately, I’m not sure I’d take a risk on the latest bike I’ve found. But that doesn’t mean I can shake the tempting thought from my head.

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2024 Zero S test ride: A fun and sporty on-ramp to electric motorcycle performance

Baua Electric

After 500 miles of test riding, I’m ready to call the 2024 Zero S a fun on-ramp to the world of electric motorcycles. Lower power modes top out around 94 mph, while standard and higher power modes reach 104 mph. Whether cruising at 60 or pushing it to 105 mph, the bike feels stable and controlled.

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I bought Harley’s new electric motorcycle. Delivery was a hot mess, but still awesome

Baua Electric

LiveWire, the all-electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, is shaping itself into a force to be reckoned with in the still-evolving electric motorcycle industry. And I got to experience all of it as the proud new owner of a shiny indigo LiveWire S2 Del Mar Launch Edition electric motorcycle.

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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

Green Car Congress

The six GEM passenger and utility models are legal on most streets with posted speeds of 35 mph or less. GEM cars are used by local, state and national government agencies, resorts, master-planned communities, universities, medical and corporate campuses, as well as by sports teams, taxi-shuttle services and individual consumers.

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NIU launches two new ultra low-cost electric scooters in the US

Baua Electric

To be frank, those are figures we normally see from bargain basement, fly-by-night companies – not industry leaders like NIU, which produces everything from electric bicycles to fully-fledged highway-legal electric motorcycles and e-dirt bikes. mph), and maximum ranges on a charge of 29 km (18 miles).

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Opinion: Automatic Emergency Braking Mandate is Misguided Overreach

The Truth About Cars

Given that the new rule is requiring cars to have AEB that works at up to 62 mph, I can envision a scenario where a system that's programmed to operate conservatively thinks the car is too close to the vehicle in front and activates the binders. I was definitely driving slower than 62 mph when the Bimmer's HUD lit up.

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Scooter Protective Gear: Everything you need to know

Green Authority

If your electric scooter only reaches a top speed of 20—30 mph, you should wear a helmet. If your scooter goes any faster than 30 mph, you should wear a full-face helmet and some additional protective gear, such as knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. Buy the Flatland3D Fingerless Pro gloves. Buy the TSG Wrist Guards.

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