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Saturna Green Systems partners with evolve Motorcycles to equip electric bikes with digital dashboard and connected wireless services

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Under a new partnership, New York-based evolve motorcycles will incorporate Saturna Green Systems’ wireless Communications Platform on its electric scooters and motorcycles. CAN bus connectivity can also provide OEMs and their dealers with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information for proactive warranty and maintenance programs.

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Japan Post and Honda to collaborate on using electric motorcycles for postal deliveries

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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., and Honda Motor Co.

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Kollter ES1 review: I tested North America’s first affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle

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I’m a huge proponent of electric motorcycles, which offer all the thrill of gas bikes yet without the emissions, maintenance, or generally associated ownership headaches. more… The post Kollter ES1 review: I tested North America’s first affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle appeared first on Electrek.

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Ford expands Smart Mobility pilot program to deliver improved access to healthcare in The Gambia; motorcycles with sensors

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Ford has equipped 50 motorcycles serving Riders for Health with sensor technology so the medical services group can collect a variety of data, including mapping coordinates, to improve the delivery of medical services and supplies—particularly in remote areas of the West African country.

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Feature: Are You Ready to Own a Motorcycle?

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Owning a motorcycle can be a huge responsibility, and it’s one that many new motorcycle owners aren’t quite ready for. And yet, owning a motorcycle can be quite tricky. So, here’s what you should keep in mind before actually making that motorcycle purchase. Dealing with the Maintenance. Riding Can Be Risky.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Electric motorcycles breakout. Sales of e-motorcycles have been increasing, but the market remains a tiny fraction of the e-bicycle and e-scooter market (5.2 million e-bicycles and e-scooters compared to about 30,000 e-motorcycles were estimated to have been sold in 2013 outside of China), Navigant says.

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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

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Having passed the various certification tests at UTAC (the French car, motorcycle, and bicycle technical union), this conversion offers a level of safety that meets market standards. The product is also eligible for national and regional subsidies in France (depending on income and region) and its cost of use and maintenance is reduced.

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