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Zero Motorcycles, Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle score highest in new Pike Research assessment of electric motorcycle and scooter manufacturers

Green Car Congress

Pike Pulse Grid for electric motorcycles and scooters. According to a new Pike Pulse report published by Pike Research, the two electric motorcycle and scooter manufacturers who are best positioned to take advantage of upcoming shifts in the market are Zero Motorcycles and Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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2011-2012 Zero Electric Motorcycles Recalled For Corroding Brake Bolts

Green Car Reports

One of the most prominent manufacturers of electric motorcycles, Zero Motorcycles, is recalling a number of 2011-2012 motorcycles due to corroding brake bolts. Affected motorcycles may be susceptible to corrosion of bolts in the front brake caliper mounting assembly.

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2011 Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycle: First Ride Report

Green Car Reports

When it comes to electric motorcycles, Brammo Inc. Winner of the first two races of the 2011 TTXGP North American Series and lap-record holder at the Infineon Raceway, the Oregon-based firm can certainly make electric motorcycles which go fast. has a lot to live up to.

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Pike Research projects 138M electric motorcycles and scooters to be on the road worldwide by 2017

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Cumulative battery usage by vehicle, world markets, 2011-2017. According to a new report from Pike Research, the number of e-motorcycles and e-scooters on the road will increase from 17 million in 2011 to 138 million by 2017, the majority of which will be powered by lead-acid batteries. CAGR between 2011 and 2017, compared to 4.8%

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Brammo Electric Motorcycle Company Bought Out By Polaris

Green Car Reports

There''s a new player in the world of electric motorcycles: Polaris has acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. The two companies have worked together since 2011, when Polaris invested $28 million in Brammo. Since then Brammo has produced and sold its Empulse and Enertia electric motorcycles.

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2012 Zero DS, S: Electric Motorcycle Quick Ride Report

Green Car Reports

Shortly after we took to the roads of Scotts Valley, California to test-ride the 2011 Zero DS and 2011 Zero S the Californian all-electric motorcycle maker announced its all-new 2012 range.

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2011 Speed Week is here, electric motorcycle speed records at Bonneville

National Green Transportation

The last three (or more) years has seen several electric motorcycle teams competing for the title of worlds fastest electric motorcycle. Several organizations run time trial races on salt flats (dry lake beds) in Utah and elsewhere, such as.