Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The new electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle—originally unveiled in Milwaukee during the company’s 115 th Anniversary this past Labor Day weekend—made its European debut at the Milan press conference of the EICMA show. Performance and range are optimized for the urban street-rider.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2016

APWorks, a 100% subsidiary of Airbus Group, has unveiled the first 3D-printed motorcycle. Dubbed the Light Rider, the motorcycle is made using APWorks’ Scalmalloy material, and weighs only 35 kg (77 lbs). The result is a motorcycle that looks more like an organic exoskeleton than a machine.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2018

has made an equity investment in Alta Motors , a leader and innovator in lightweight electric vehicles; the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development. Harley-Davidson has already announced the planned launch of its first electric motorcycle, informed by Project LiveWire.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2012

has announced pricing and production plans for the Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles and previewed the new design. As a result, these motorcycles now come with a water-cooled AC motor and fully integrated IET six-speed transmission, seating for two, regenerative braking and on board 3 kW, J1772 Level 2 charging capability.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2021

The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries and replacement systems, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The consortium was established by Honda Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

Zero Motorcycles, Inc. Due to a possible manufacturing defect, the motor rotor may contact the stator while riding, causing the motor to seize, locking up the rear wheel and increasing the risk of a crash. Zero Motorcycles issued an internal Stop Ship to investigate this situation further.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

Electric motorcycle company Brammo, Inc., s patented Integrated Electric Transmission (IET). IET enables Brammo to offer its electric motorcycles with a 6-speed transmission, further improving performance and range. and S.M.R.E.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2023

SKF has signed a letter of intent with CAKE, the Swedish maker of premium, lightweight, electric motorcycles, to explore how it can incorporate bearings produced with the lowest possible carbon emissions. SKF experts will also work with CAKE to look at ways to further reduce emissions as part of the project.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Triumph: final chassis, including frame, rear sub-frame, cockpit, panels and wheels, final drive system including transmission and Gates Carbon belt drive, electronics, Öhlins USD cartridge forks, unique prototype Öhlins RSU, Brembo M50 monobloc calipers, and Triumph motorcycle control software.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

At the upcoming International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition (EICMA), the new Chinese manufacturer of high-performance robotic electric motorcycles, Davinci Motor Corporation, will make its European debut of the Davinci DC100 between November 8 and 13 in Milan, Italy. The EICMA is one of the most […].

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2017

Saitama City (Japan), Honda Motor and Yamaha Motor will begin evaluation testing towards the expansion of the use of electric motorcycles. This evaluation testing program marks the first joint initiative between a local government body and the two motorcycle manufacturers. Parking Lot.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2011

Using a Remy propulsion electric motor, Lightning Motorcycles, LLC. blasted through the land speed record for production electric bikes by 30 mph to be crowned the first electric bike to exceed 200 mph. Lightning Motorcycles is a California-based motorcycle engineering firm using competition to spur innovation.

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Electrek

JULY 18, 2021

As the SONDORS Metacycle quickly approaches its Q3 2021 shipping date, the manufacturer is sharing with us more detail about the electric motorcycle’s motor and drive modes. more… The post Closer look at motor behind the $5,000 SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2014

Japan-based Terra Motors, a manufacturer of electric two and three-wheelers ( earlier post ), has started sales of the A4000i electric scooter—with new products to follow—in Tehran, Iran with Jahanro Industrial Co, exclusively for next five years. started from just a small motorcycle shop.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2011

AllCell Technologies ( earlier post ) has teamed with two Purdue University engineering students to produce an electric motorcycle with leading performance and drive range. Further support for the vehicle development was provided by Tesla Motors and Delphi Corporation.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 19, 2018

The variety of electric motorcycles on the market has increased dramatically in 2018, and we've seen some significant price drops by two competitive brands. Both Alta Motors and Energica cut the prices of their bikes significantly, bringing them closer to being cost-competitive with their gas-powered counterparts.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 5, 2018

Harley-Davidson said on Thursday that it had “made an equity investment in Alta Motors and that the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development.”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2018

Honda Motor Co., and Panasonic Corporation will conduct a research experiment in Indonesia on battery sharing using the Honda Mobile Power Pack (“Mobile Power Pack”) detachable mobile battery with electric mobility products, including electric motorcycles powered by the Mobile Power Pack.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The trouble with motorcycles, as anyone who has ever suffered road rash will tell you, is that falling off is actually rather painful. The Lit Motors C-1 seems to fix both those issues in one.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Energica, the pride of Italy’s growing electric motorcycle manufacturing industry, already has one of the most powerful electric motorcycle drivetrains in the market. The post Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica set to debut massive 180hp electric motor appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 21, 2023

The Stockholm-based electric motorbike manufacturer CAKE has just unveiled its new Jante motor that is designed for light electric motorcycles. more… The post CAKE unveils new high-performance motor for electric motorcycles appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Lit Motors has been steadily developing its self-balancing electric-motorcycle concept over the past four years, calling it the "future of transportation." MORE: Lit Motors C1 All-Electric Two-Wheeler Update: Still In.'

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

New electric motorcycles have recently come onto the market, powered by new technologies in batteries, motors, and charging that make them more capable than their predecessors on a variety of fronts.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 14, 2017

Electric motorcycles have seen a year of growth and challenges, both reflected in the offerings for 2017. Zero continues to push for its lineup to have more power, greater range, and lower prices, while new entries from Alta Motors and Energica expand available offerings.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2012

a manufacturer of drivetrain controls for electric and hybrid vehicles, announced its selection by Brammo, Inc. to supply Gen4 motor controllers ( earlier post ) for Brammo’s newly launched Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles. Sevcon, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 17, 2021

Revolt Motors to reopen bookings of its electric motorcycle . RatanIndia Enterprises recently acquired the electric two-wheeler manufacturer, Revolt Motors will invest to expand its network of service centres and dealers across 35 cities. Let us read more about Revolt Motors to reopen bookings. .

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Three years ago yesterday, I broke the news on SOL Motors’ debut of its innovative Pocket Rocket electric motorcycle. more… The post Sol Motors now taking orders for its pipe-on-wheels Pocket Rocket electric motorcycle appeared first on Electrek.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 1, 2024

Thailand based electric motorcycle manufacturer Felo and its parent company Smartech have unveiled a new electric touring motorcycle packed with cutting-edge technology at the 45th Bangkok Motor Show. Dubbed the Felo TOOZ, the near-future electric touring bike grabs attention with its impressive specs.

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Electrek

JUNE 1, 2021

How much range is “enough range” for an electric motorcycle? Zaiser Motors thinks so, and that’s what it claims the company’s first model will achieve. more… The post New US startup Zaiser promises 300-mile electric motorcycle with all-wheel drive appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 6, 2022

Canadian startup Damon Motors has taken to CES 2022 to show off plans for a second electric motorcycle line known as the HyperFighter Colossus. more… The post Damon Motors unveils new 170 mph HyperFighter electric motorcycle line appeared first on Electrek.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In a collaboration with the team’s sponsor, Monaco-based Venturi Group , students started building and testing an entirely new electric motorcycle, the RW-5 Voxan. Record-Setting Performance The FIM assesses a motorcycle’s speed using a straight path measuring 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) long. At the 2-mile (3.2-kilometer)

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Electrek

JUNE 30, 2021

Energica has never had a power problem; the Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer produces the high-performance racing electric motorcycles used in the MotoE racing series. But that hasn’t stopped the electric sportbike maker from innovating even further with a new, higher-powered electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Mission Motors, developer of the high-performance Mission One PLE electric motorcycle, launched Mission Electric Vehicle Technology (MissionEVT), the company’s high-performance EV Powertrain Division, at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association Show (SEMA) in Las Vegas. —Jit Bhattacharya.

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MARCH 27, 2017

and Honda Motor Co. began discussions and signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the development and use of electric motorcycles for postal deliveries; these will serve as an alternative to the current gasoline-powered delivery motorcycles. Japan Post Co.,

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2015

And that’s exactly what the company has been focusing on lately in the world of motorcycles. Honda has been making and selling a motorcycle called the Cub for decades. Mostly sold in emerging markets around the world as an urban commuter, the Cub is a very small motorcycle with an equally small engine.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2021

VinFast VF31, a C-segment SUV, features a 150 kW permanent magnet motor with maximum torque of 320 N·m (premium version) or an 85 kW motor with maximum torque of 190 N·m (standard version). The standard version uses one 150 kW electric motor with 320 N·m. door, reverse camera, 360?

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Electrek

MARCH 7, 2023

Bafang is best known for its electric motors, batteries, controllers, and other powertrain components that help millions of electric bicycles zip through streets around the world. more… The post Electric bicycle giant Bafang expands into electric motorcycles with powerful new motors appeared first on Electrek.

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