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Low-cost electric motorcycle maker RYVID lands $20M to manufacture in California

Electrek

There’s a growing number of affordably priced electric motorcycles hitting the US market, but many are still produced overseas. Thanks to a $20M California grant though, electric motorcycle manufacturer RYVID will be able to build its RYVID Anthem bikes in the Golden State and create hundreds of jobs in the process.

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The SONDORS Metacycle first ride: Does this low-cost electric motorcycle meet the hype?

Electrek

I waited for this day for nearly two years , biding my time until I would finally get a chance to throw a leg over the SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle and ride off into the sunset with the twist of a wrist. The post The SONDORS Metacycle first ride: Does this low-cost electric motorcycle meet the hype?

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IDTechEx: Sales of electric motorcycles in Europe grew 50% y-o-y in 2020

Green Car Congress

IDTechEx expects electric motorcycle sales in Europe to have grown at least 50% year-on-year in 2020, building on the momentum of recent years. Growth is also being boosted by consumer awareness and acceptance in Europe of the benefits of electric motorcycles. Source: ACEM, IDTechEx. Source: ACEM, EAFO, IDTechEx.

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MAHLE Powertrain and White Motorcycle Concepts developing fully electric 3-wheeled motorcycle for police, emergency first responders

Green Car Congress

Existing electric motorcycles have been designed with the retail market in mind, and can be both expensive and slow to charge. Because emergency services require high levels of availability and have an unpredictable demand, retail electric motorcycles are unlikely to present a cost-effective solution.

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China’s Chery to set up shop in Europe

Baua Electric

It’s all part of the Chinese brand’s ambitious plan to set up three brands in Europe and launch three new models for each brand, all by 2026 – yet, unfortunately, Chery wants to bring ICE vehicles along with its low-cost EVs, including a luxury gas-burning SUV brand that it already sells in China.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

Get Electric Vehicle

In September 2016, Kapil Shelke’s Tork Motors unveiled its first product, claiming to be India’s first electric motorcycle. The company’s first electric motorcycle, the TX6, is expected to hit the market soon. After the partial lockdown was lifted, the company sold over 1,000 electric scooters.

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Visiting PURE EV factory | Startup Showcase | ETryst electric motorcycle first look

Plug In India

ETryst Electric Motorcycle The high point of the visit was testing out their motorcycle - the ETryst. PURE believes in building long term relationships with its vendors, so that all can benefit from learning curves. This will improve productivity - at relatively low cost. It is a Honda Unicorn look-alike.