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Harley-Davidson to spin-out LiveWire electric motorcycle division as public company via SPAC; $545M in proceeds

Green Car Congress

ABIC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have entered into a definitive business combination agreement under which ABIC will combine with LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle division ( earlier post ), to create a new publicly traded company. Harley-Davidson and AEA-Bridges Impact Corp.

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Swappable battery system set by companies representing half of global motorcycle market

Green Car Reports

A consortium of manufacturers representing half the global motorcycle market announced an agreement Friday for a standardized battery-swapping system for electric motorcycles. The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles includes the top Japanese motorcycle manufacturers: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

Green Car Congress

Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 Honda has been offering the Honda e: Business Bike series models and accelerating the global launch of business-use electric motorcycles.

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Breaking: Electric motorcycle company CAKE quietly files for bankruptcy

Baua Electric

CAKE, the Swedish electric motorcycle maker known for its eye-catching designs, is reportedly filing for bankruptcy after failing to raise enough funding to keep operations afloat. CAKE had also just begun delivering its newest electric motorcycle model, the CAKE Bukk. Creandum, Swedish venture capital company: 10.4%.

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Lightning Motorcycles reveals electric Bonneville Superbike with Niobium technology

Green Car Congress

Lightning Motorcycles has revealed its new electric Bonneville Superbike: Tachyon Nb. Lightning partnered with the Brazilian company CBMM, global leader in Niobium products and technology ( earlier post ), on materials for the superbike.

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Honda plans 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, including one for kids

Green Car Reports

The company on Tuesday announced that it will launch 10 electric motorcycles globally by 2025, and make its motorcycle lineup carbon neutral by 2040. Honda's electrification push won't be limited to cars.

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Gogoro announces major partnership to help accelerate global expansion

Electrek

Gogoro , the global leader in battery-swapping for light electric vehicles like scooters and motorcycles, just can’t seem to slow down. Oh, and not just for light electric vehicles anymore.

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