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. The Empulse offers a 100-mile (161-kilometer) range and 100-mph top speed. Brammo, Inc. Brammo Empulse R. Click to enlarge. The Empulse will be available in Q1 2013.

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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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Electrek

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The newly unveiled Yadea Kemper electric motorcycle was just shown off for the first time at the EICMA 2023 Milan Motorcycle Show. Electrek was there to get an up-close look at this impressive new electric motorcycle, which features high-speed performance and even higher-speed charging.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Ducati has unveiled yet another electric scooter, the PRO-III, but its specs are nowhere near the electric motorcycles that the company claims it can build. more… The post Ducati unveils another electric scooter, still claims it can build 150 mph electric motorcycles appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2011

has entered into a supply and distribution agreement with Lightning Motorcycles, the maker of the world’s fastest production electric motorcycle. Ener1 will also supply cells for Lightning’s commuter motorcycle and scooter, which will be developed over the next few years. Ener1, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Electrek

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As someone who rides, reviews and covers news on electric motorcycles, I hear the same thing all the time: “I’d love an electric motorcycle, but they’re all so expensive. Electric motorcycles really are expensive. Zero’s flagship electric motorcycles cost $20k.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The last time we covered Max Biaggi and his Voxman Wattman electric motorcycle, he had just set a new land speed record for electric motorcycles at 254 mph (408 km/h). more… The post This 283 mph electric motorcycle just broke a bunch of land speed records, including its own appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2013

Electric motorcycle company Zero Motorcycles signed its first eastern Asia distributor, Yuen Ho Trading Company, Ltd. In celebration of the occasion, Zero Motorcycles representatives were in Hong Kong presenting the Hong Kong government with 59 MY 2012 Zero S motorcycles as part of Zero’s single largest fleet sale to date.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2009

Zero Motorcycles launched the Zero DS, a fully electric dual sport motorcycle for on and off-road riding. The DS is powered by Zero Motorcycles’s Z-Force electric drivetrain. With a 4 kWh Li-ion pack, the DS has a top speed of 55 mph (90 km/h) and has a range of up to 50 miles (80 km). The Zero DS.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 15, 2012

Electric motorcycle manufacturer Brammo has revealed two brand new motorcycles, the Empulse and Empulse R. Each motorcycle offers both a 100 mph top speed, and 100 miles of range. Power is put to.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Today at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, Mission Motors unveiled the Mission R, the company’s new electric racing superbike. The Mission R chassis, designed by James Parker, features an entirely new design for integrating and balancing the weight and volume of a large EV battery pack into a motorcycle chassis.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2014

A start-up is bringing the old Bultaco motorcycle brand back to the market with the planned launch of a line of electric two-wheelers. The new company unveiled the Rapitán and Rapitán Sport prototypes—close approximations to the Bultaco motorcycles that will be brought to market later in 2014. The Bultaco Rapitán.

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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. Initial testing indicates a maximum speed of more than 120 mph (193 km/h) and a range of more than 120 miles.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

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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Electrek

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The light electric motorcycle market has expanded far beyond that of the larger and flashier flagship electric sportbikes. The company’s roots may be small, but the new MC10 electric motorbike is now pushing the brand into larger territory than ever before.

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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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Electrek

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Then you may want to check out the PNY Ponie , an electric cargo motorcycle designed for heavy hauling in tight spaces. more… The post Ever seen a cargo motorcycle? PNY just unveiled these 60 MPH electric workhorses appeared first on Electrek. But what happens when those solutions just aren’t big enough?

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Electrek

AUGUST 30, 2022

The commuter-class electric motorcycle market is heating up quickly, with the Kollter RS1 set to become the next mid-power bike hitting US roads. The post Kollter RS1 80 mph electric motorcycle will start cruising US roads soon appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Electric bicycle company SONDORS has expanded into the larger electric mobility space with the announcement of a highway-capable electric motorcycle. more… The post Closer look at the battery behind SONDORS’ low-cost 80 mph electric motorcycle appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Damon Motorcycles, the startup that in 2019 unveiled a flashy electric motorcycle intended to best its combustion engine-powered competition, has announced that it has gone public and will assemble its first production-intent motorcycles next year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 11, 2021

Segway Ninebot recently revealed plans for an all-new, full-sized electric sportbike promising a 0–60 MPH time of about 4 seconds and a 90+ MPH top speed.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Pike global markets forecast of annual electric two-wheel vehicle sales, excluding Asia-Pacific, through 2016. A new report from Pike Research anticipates that the global market for electric two-wheeled vehicles—e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles—will grow at a compound annual rate of 9% through 2016. Click to enlarge.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At the moment, not too many companies can deliver a Street-legal dual-sport motorcycle at entry-level prices. So when Solar Scooter, a UK-based company, asked us to review their 60 mph fully street-legal electric motorcycle, I had to see what this bike was about.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2012

a developer of high-performance electric motor technology ( earlier post ), and Samsung SDI entered into a cooperative relationship to develop systems which will incorporate Samsung SDI’s lithium-ion battery cells and KLD’s electric vehicle drive technologies. KLD Energy Technologies, Inc., volume products that rely on efficient, high?torque

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Small form-factor electric motorcycles are enticing targets for manufacturers due to their lower cost and reduced regulatory hurdles. The Taiwanese manufacturer of one of the cutest mini electric motorcycles, the TROMOX MINO , is showing off a growth spurt with its latest larger and faster bike, the TROMOX UKKO.

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Electrek

MARCH 1, 2022

Richard Hatfield’s electric motorcycle company Lightning Motorcycles is no stranger to speed. The company’s LS-218 bike got its name from a 218 mph (351 km/h) run when it snatched the long-held electric motorcycle land speed record in 2012.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In 2016, IEEE Spectrum spotlighted Ohio State University ’s Buckeye Current team, a group of engineering students who dared to test their electric motorcycle’s mettle against professionals in the grueling Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. To put the Buckeye Current team’s motorcycle in perspective, consider the iconic Vespa scooter.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

When it comes to crazy electric vehicles from Alibaba, I’ve seen and written about seemingly every category under the sun. From animal-shaped electric boats and e-submarines to electric versions of Henry Ford’s Model T and even electric motorcycles with only one wheel.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The Azusa, California-based motorcycle dealer CSC Motorcycles has just unveiled its latest electric motorcycle: the CSC RX1E. The post CSC RX1E electric motorcycle coming to US riders, hitting 80 mph for under $8,000 appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

Honda will begin a European demonstration program of the battery-electric EV-neo scooter in conjunction with Barcelona City Council (Spain) beginning in July 2011. The EV-neo has a range of 34 km (21 miles) at 30 km/h (19 mph) on level ground. The EV-neo. Click to enlarge. —Yukitoshi Fujisaka, President of Montesa Honda.

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Electrek

AUGUST 14, 2022

Last month we broke the news of the Ryvid Anthem’s unveiling, watching as the designers finally took the innovative electric motorcycle out of stealth mode. The post Ryvid Anthem launched as lower cost 75 MPH electric motorcycle in the US appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

APRIL 14, 2021

Back in 2018 Harley-Davidson unveiled one of the coolest-looking electric mopeds we had seen at the time. But years later the Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer hasn’t shown us any more progress than a two-year-old prototype.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Last year at the EICMA Milan Milan Motorcycle Show, I stumbled across a novel-looking vehicle known as the Ponie P2. Described as a van replacement, the 60 mph (100 km/h) electric motorbike sports a huge cargo case below the seat and was prepping for production at the time.

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Electrek

JULY 26, 2023

The CSC RX1E is a rare breed of electric motorcycle in the US. How well can a budget-priced highway-capable electric motorcycle ride? more… The post CSC RX1E electric motorcycle complete review: The first low-cost 80 MPH e-moto appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MARCH 15, 2022

The brand had teased multiple new electric bicycle models and hinted at a light electric motorcycle. The SUPER73-C1X electric motorcycle concept was unveiled alongside a new entry-level Z-series e-bike, an updated R-Series bike, and a new kid’s electric balance bike.

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Electric Cars are for Girls

JANUARY 20, 2012

KillaJoule is the Killacycle racing team's salute to pure speed at 218 mph.! Interview with Eva Hakannson.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 27, 2022

When CSC first announced the RX1E , I was super excited about the prospect of an electric motorcycle that could hit highway speeds while priced at a fraction of most big name e-motos today. The post First ride: CSC RX1E $8k and 80 MPH electric motorcycle is a perfect starter bike appeared first on Electrek.

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