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06-10-2009, 07:47 AM
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| Electric Motorcycles
Electric Motorcycles: There are many efforts in this emerging field of two wheeled transportation. The recent thread on the Mission One team is but one of the higher profile examples. Here are some others. |
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06-10-2009, 07:48 AM
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| Last edited by ratdog; 06-10-2009 at 08:05 AM. |
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06-10-2009, 07:50 AM
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06-10-2009, 07:51 AM
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| The Buzz on the Mission One More Buzz... http://www.ridemission.com/ - home of the Mission One WT thread on the Mission One Last edited by ratdog; 06-10-2009 at 08:03 AM. |
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06-10-2009, 07:54 AM
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| Vectrix US :: Homepage: Vectrix 100% Personal Electric Vehicle, Electric Scooter, Zero Emissions::Vectrix.com - home of the Vectrix VX-1 & the VX-1E/VX-2 electric scooters Motorcycle USA article on the Vectrix |
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06-10-2009, 07:58 AM
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Want to drag race an electric bike? You'll be up against KILLACYCLE !! Which is going to be tough because Killa has been around since 1999. No doubt the NHRA will open up a new class when the time comes but for now head to head w/ combustion is what's happening. KillaCycle - World’s Quickest Electric Motorcycle - home of KILLACYCLE New World RECORD !! |
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06-10-2009, 07:59 AM
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motorcycledaily.com has a story on the MotoCysz Ep1 which allegedly is going to race at Isle of Man this weekend.
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06-10-2009, 08:00 AM
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| Welcome To Electric Motorsport - Electric Motorsports, makers of electric motorcycles and scooters Electric Motorsport's GPRS |
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06-10-2009, 08:01 AM
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You a DIY kind of person?? Ever wonder what it would take to convert that old rusting two wheeler out back into an eco-friendly green machine? Here are some folks that did just that; www.electricmotion.org DIY Electric Motorcycle Kicks Butt, Gets 300 eMPG | Hypermiling, Fuel Economy, and EcoModding News - EcoModder.com |
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06-10-2009, 08:04 AM
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you missed one...well not really, but there wasn't a link regarding this one.  MotoCzysz E1pc electric superbike packs iPhone in the dash |
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06-10-2009, 08:09 AM
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Are we there yet? Are electric motorcycles a better way? Can a more eco-friendly, green machine be built to satisfy two wheeled enthusiasts? Maybe. We are still in the early stages, many problems to solve not the least of which are co$t, weight, range, recharge times and concerns of toxic chemical release in a crash. But all technological efforts have to start somewhere and momentum is building, costs will drop, problems will be solved and we will get there. Electric motors allow for an almost completely flat torque curve, all the "power" available "right now". This can be good and bad so expect to see some interesting "transmissions" to limit the application of monster torque under varying conditions. |
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06-10-2009, 08:15 AM
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There are recent efforts at M.I.T. that have lead to an incredibly fast charging battery. Expect to see these "super quick charge" batteries in cell phones within just a few years. The application of this super quick charge technology to the electric/hybrid auto and motorcycle industry isn't far behind. MIT news, press release Gizmag comments on new technology ITWorld comments on same InforWorld comments on this "breakthrough" effort |
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06-10-2009, 08:16 AM
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So far I'm liking Brammo, a cafe styled bike option poised to make a splash with a serious branding effort.
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